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...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jun 25, 2018 | Communicating
There is something vital we must understand about the people we have relationships with: much of our pain in life is caused by the people we choose. Consider these questions: Are you experiencing the same problems or feelings that you’ve experienced in previous...
by Dr. John Townsend | Jun 18, 2018 | Boundaries, Communicating
You’ve probably heard the old saying, “everyone is a critic.” This is our way of saying we all have opinions on one subject or another. In general, most people can have disagreements without escalation. When this happens, everyone comes into the disagreement with a...
by Dr. John Townsend | Apr 16, 2018 | Communicating, Uncategorized
Great conversations can lead to equally great personal development. But, as we know in life, we sometimes have to contend with those not-so-great conversations. You will, more often than not, find yourself facing a difficult conversation or confrontation. A successful...
