January 8, 2009

Emotional intimacy (Part 1 of 2) When couples come for counseling, the most common problematic issue is the subject of "emotional intimacy" or to be more accurate - the lack of emotional intimacy in the relationship.

For those we love What the world needs from Christians, more than anything else, is first-hand wisdom concerning the nature of our experience in God.

Today prepares for tomorrow Psychologist William Marston questioned three thousand people, "What do you have to look forward to in the new year?"

January 15, 2009

Emotional intimacy (Part 2 of 2) Dr. Peter Sifneos, a Harvard psychiatrist, coined a term in 1972 called "alexithymia". It is a condition where a person is unable to put feelings into words because he/she is unable to know his/her own feelings.

To resolve or not to resolve I was delivering Christmas cards last week and stopped in to the small gym where I have been noticeable only by my absence lately.

A Spiritual Hold One of the most inspiring books I've ever read is "Man's Search for Meaning". Viktor Frankl wrote of his years trapped in the horrific hell-holes of Auschwitz and Dachau.

January 22, 2009

Balancing work, leisure and family Time is a scarce commodity in our culture. As Christians, we are challenged to examine our attitudes towards the way we balance work, leisure and family time, and to remember God's call to honour the sabbath.

Hold on to your kids: why parents matter Why, despite the plethora of books on parenting, do we seem to be losing influence on our children?

Kids and Media Family life is being increasingly affected by screens... TV, Computer, Game Consoles, along with hand held electronic media - the ubiquitous cell phone, and portable devices like Sony's PSP.

January 29, 2009

Grief and mourning The world teaches us that grief and mourning is a painful emotional experience. We are told that each individual is different; and that there is no set rule for grieving.

Healing pain behind a 'perfect life' All I could think about was how much pain was in my heart. It had been a long day at school - and what with only getting 89 percent on a French test, and the boys calling me fat, I was overwhelmed.

Yielding to the Greater Power One of the most important questions I ask individuals or families is what do you REALLY want?