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Author: Focus on the Family

Focus on the Family’s Counseling Staff is a group of fully trained, state-licensed clinicians and pastoral counselors who specialize in addressing personal and family-based issues from a biblical perspective. Integrating faith into daily life, a high regard for the Word of God, and a commitment to serve others with the compassion of Christ are all motivating passions for this team as they handle over 40,000 consults annually. Focus on the Family offers free consultation through 1-800-A-FAMILY and referrals for more in-depth care through Focus on the Family’s Christian Counselors Network. Focus has enjoyed a long and valued referral relationship with Meier Clinic and other like-minded agencies who serve the cause of Christ in their clinical work.
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Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 2

January 24, 2023
By Focus on the Family

Last month we outlined what tough love is not and what it is. In short, tough love is not a one-size-fits-all solution. And it’s never done out of punishment, revenge, […]

tough love in adult relationships part 1

Tough Love in Adult Relationships Part 1

January 1, 2023
By Focus on the Family

The concept of tough love has been around a long time — and it’s been misunderstood and misused for just as long. The problems usually revolve around a person’s reason for using tough […]

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When You’re Not Sure Whether Family Members Are Just Annoying or Truly Unsafe

November 30, 2022
By Focus on the Family

Here come the holidays — and perhaps pointed expectations to gather with family. But what if you’re feeling pressure to be with relatives who you’re not sure you can trust? […]

When an Unemployed Adult Son or Daughter Lives at Home

October 1, 2022
By Focus on the Family

As your child grows, the template needs to shift from parent-child to adult-adult. They’re not your adult child; they are your adult son or adult daughter. They’ve become your peer. […]

Attachment Disorders Series #3: Understanding Adult Attachment Disorder

September 1, 2022
By Focus on the Family

You’ve probably heard of reactive attachment disorder (RAD) in children. It’s a rare condition that develops when a child doesn’t attach emotionally with their caregiver. But did you know that […]

Attachment Disorders Series #2: Parenting Reactive Children or Youth

August 1, 2022
By Focus on the Family

Last month we shared an overview about parenting a child with attachment issues. And we touched on Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) as a part of therapeutic parenting. (Therapeutic parenting is […]

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Attachment Disorders Series #1: Parenting a Child With Attachment Issues

July 1, 2022
By Focus on the Family

“My daughter won’t make eye contact or let me touch her.” “My child does what I ask only when he wants something.” When a child is distant, parents often think […]

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When You Can’t Seem to Bridge the Emotional Gap in Your Marriage

June 1, 2022
By Focus on the Family

Loneliness in marriage is deeply hurtful and exhausting. You might have tried everything to get help — including professional counseling — but it feels like your spouse can’t or won’t […]

When Your Married Son or Daughter

When Your Married Son or Daughter Seems Emotionally Distant

April 26, 2022
By Focus on the Family

Learning to relate to your adult son or daughter in healthy ways takes wisdom. And for many parents, switching gears from connecting as parent-child to adult-adult isn’t easy. You know […]

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How to Deal Wisely With Manipulative People

March 25, 2022
By Focus on the Family

Note: This piece gives a broad overview of emotional manipulation. But manipulation in marriage can be more complex and must be addressed with sensitivity and care. If you’re married and […]

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Our staff and counselors share a nondenominational, Christian perspective on health care. We integrate biblically-based, Christian beliefs with psychological principles to treat the whole person—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Our total commitment to Christian counseling as well as sound clinical training distinguishes our approach.