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 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 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
The recent self-inflicted deaths of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade have served as a sad reminder of the reality of suicide, not only among celebrities but also people we know and care about. Unfortunately, most of us know people who have killed themselves, and around...
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...
