Mental Illness vs. Mental Wellness
In most of our society, the term “mental illness” is perceived as something to be afraid of or too much to handle. Although, mental illnesses can be scary at times, people often forget that the person who has a mental illness is still a person with a name and a set of lived experiences. Understanding […]
When Your Married Son or Daughter Seems Emotionally Distant
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 you need to let them go, but you don’t want to lose a close relationship. That’s not a bad thing; God designed moms and dads […]
NO is a Beautiful Word
NO! NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! The universal “sign” that all is not going well…. The “sign” that we have been rejected, spurned, denied, blocked, and all the other degrading words we can think about in relationships unless we look at the word “No” in a different light. What if “No” were to mean honesty […]
NO is a Beautiful Word
NO! NO, NO, NO, NO, NO! The universal “sign” that all is not going well…. The “sign” that we have been rejected, spurned, denied, blocked, and all the other degrading words we can think about in relationships unless we look at the word “No” in a different light. What if “No” were to mean honesty […]
Making Space for Each Other This Summer
Summer’s in full swing—and like a lot of families, you’re making the most of the time. That means doingeverything together, right? Right?! Mission trips, camping, baseball, movie nights, vacation Bible school … We have to cram in as much togetherness as we can because it won’t last! If that sounds familiar, take a breath. We […]
Making Space for Each Other This Summer
Summer’s in full swing—and like a lot of families, you’re making the most of the time. That means doingeverything together, right? Right?! Mission trips, camping, baseball, movie nights, vacation Bible school … We have to cram in as much togetherness as we can because it won’t last! If that sounds familiar, take a breath. We […]
How Growing Up with a Narcissistic Mother Affects Your Attachment Style
The third show in our three-episode series on narcissistic mothers. Dr. Lisa Day talks about the challenges that arise around how you attach to people when you’ve been raised by a narcissistic mother. Different attachment styles are explained in detail that can offer some insight and hope for our listening family.
More on Boundaries: The Book of Should’s, by They
A follow-up show about boundaries with Kristin Walker and Dr. Lisa Day. We discuss the challenges of setting healthy boundaries which seem to involve A Book of Should’s, Followed by They!
How to Be Me Without Losing You: Boundaries
Dr. Lisa Day, one of hosts of The Clinical Christian podcast, discusses the often touchy subject of boundaries. She also explains the difference between a boundary and a barrier. We talk about the following statements: You cannot truthfully say yes until you can comfortably say no How to be me without loosing you Dr. Day […]
Setting Boundaries with In-Laws
In-Law relations can constitute a serious challenge for any married couple. This is especially true in the case of newlyweds. If you’ve recently tied the knot, you probably know what we mean. It’s not unusual for mothers and fathers of brides and grooms to get so excited about staying actively involved in the lives of […]
