by Dr. John Townsend | Aug 26, 2020 | Boundaries, Current Events, Family
Dr. Townsend had the privilege of being interviewed for this informative and timely article by the New York Times. Article Excerpt: Be a conduit, not a lifeline … “When you feel overwhelmed, Dr. Townsend recommends that you create a list of all of your...
by Dr. John Townsend | Dec 20, 2019 | Boundaries, Current Events, Family, Growth, Planning
Christmas is a wonderful holiday, with family, friends, faith and great times all rolled up together. But it’s more likely than not that you are feeling pressured to get it all done, whatever you have determined “it all” is. You may also remember last Christmas, when...
by Dr. John Townsend | Nov 15, 2019 | Boundaries, Education, Family, Growth, Leadership
All of us would like a good life, a better life, even a great life in different arenas: relationships, marriage, parenting, passions or purpose, for example. The best avenue to a better life is by engaging in self-improvement in what matters to...
by Dr. John Townsend | Mar 21, 2019 | Family, Growth
My grandfather had challenges with his vision. By the time he was in his early nineties (he lived to be 100), cataracts had formed on his eyes to the point that he could hardly see. He needed a HUGE magnifying glass to read the newspaper. His doctor encouraged him to...
by Dr. John Townsend | Mar 19, 2019 | Boundaries, Family
Family is the context in which we learn to love, connect, become ourselves, grow and recharge. But we can’t assume it’s a totally protected and safe place. We have to guard our homes against everything from toxic influences to time distractions. If your family...
by TownsendAdmin | Nov 2, 2018 | Family, Growth, Mentoring
We see the word entitlement all over the media these days. It has to do with a combination of two attitudes: (1) I need to be treated as special, and (2) I am not responsible for the impact of my behavior on anyone. And it comes out as selfishness, narcissism and a...
