by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 27, 2018 | Current Events, Growth
We often feel powerless when a natural disaster strikes. Watching the news, seeing those affected, we quickly realize natural disasters do not discriminate. The recent wildfires in the southwest and 2017’s destructive hurricane season caused untold damage to lives and...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 23, 2018 | Family, Growth
“It builds character.” You’ve surely heard the phrase at least once in your life. Generally, that statement is said to a person after something negative has happened in their lives that they must now overcome. So, by now, you’ve probably heard it at least once. Look,...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 20, 2018 | Communicating, Family
We are seeing a great deal on the news about the opioid crisis in the U.S. and in the world these days. Opioids are pain-relieving substances which exist in prescription form (oxycodone, hydrocodone, codeine and morphine), in synthetics (fentanyl) and in illegal...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 16, 2018 | Communicating, Growth
We are born trusting. In the beginning, we put our trust in our parents and relatives to care for us, love us, and keep us alive. Yes, these are basic needs, but they are also important ones! Unfortunately, over time, something happens. We get let down. We get left...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jul 13, 2018 | Communicating, Family
Some of the most heartbreaking and disturbing feelings you can experience are in the aftermath of the tragedy of a school shooting. It is something we were not designed to handle, as the depth of the loss is intense. The feelings we have tend to be a combination of...
