Points to Ponder (100 Words or Less): Co-Sleeping Edition -

In China where cosleeping (young children sleeping with their parents), SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is so rare that they don't even have a word for it. (24)

Change | Counseling

The Problem with Counseling…

ByJoe Martino October 14, 2010

Obviously, the counselor is not that well trained and did not get a very good education. Her ears must be plugged, or she’s just a terrible listener. So the client tries again to explain that while he really does need to make a few changes what really needs to happen is:

Counseling | Stress/Anxiety

Dealing with the winter blues

ByJoe Martino January 7, 2014

Did you know that yesterday is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year? At least that is what I read on Facebook. I was thinking about the lack of sunshine as I was driving to an appointment today. It’s bitter cold, there is little sunshine, the wind is blowing almost non-stop. It’s…

Conflict Resolution | Current Affairs | Podcast

Robert Morris Did Not Have an Affair, He Assaulted a Little Girl

ByJoe Martino June 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Today’s episode is one I wish we never had to record. It’s on a deeply troubling topic: sexual assault and church leadership. Recently, Robert Morris, a pastor of a mega-church in Texas, resigned, citing an “inappropriate relationship with a young lady.” In reality, he groomed and assaulted a twelve-year-old girl. The response has been disheartening,…

Change | Emotions

The Importance of Emotional Resilience and How to Build It

ByJoe Martino July 29, 2024July 27, 2024

What is Emotional Resilience? You might wonder what in the world is emotional resilience. It’s a great question. Emotional resilience refers to the ability to adapt to stressful situations and crises. It is the mental reservoir of strength that people can call on in times of need to carry them through without falling apart. People…

Children | Parenting

Everyone wins. Thoughts on rants I had to endure in graduate school

ByJoe Martino September 13, 2011

In graduate school I had to take extra classes because of the institution that I attended. Many of these extra classes were put together in a string. One of those strings was a connection of three theology classes. Normally, these classes would be have been taught by three different professors. Due to a confluence of…

Children | Family | Parenting

Navigating Toxic Relationships: Healing and Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents

ByJoe Martino February 19, 2024

Discover effective strategies for dealing with toxic parents, including setting boundaries, seeking professional help, and practicing self-care to improve mental health outcomes and foster healthier relationships. Overview of Dealing with Toxic Parents Definition and Impact of Toxic Parenting Toxic parents exhibit behaviors such as emotional abuse, control, and manipulation towards their children [3]. Growing up…

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