New workshop by Chris Legg and Zach Herrin Mother’s Day is coming up, an ultimate day of testing for a father. What type of gift will mean the most to my wife this holiday? How do I give her compliments that will mean something to her? How do I parent my children so that know how…Continue reading Navigating Fatherhood – new workshop for fathers and husbands
Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
This next Wednesday, November the 9th, FBC and Alethia Family Counseling will host two short seminars for adults – moms, dads, grandparents, teachers and others – We will be in the Great Room at FBC South Campus (just south of the new loop) at 9:30am (hoping that is convenient for parents who drop off kids…Continue reading Two Mini-Seminars: "Helping Parents Talk to Kids About tragedy"
Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
Hello everyone – a few years ago, I was invited to speak at a church about talking to kids about death. Recently, a child had died in their community, and they wanted tools to talk to their children about it. Recently, in our community a child was kidnapped and apparently killed. As Alethia scrambles to…Continue reading Talking to Kids about Death Video Series
Navigating the Holidays Is Tomorrow!
I think this will be of great value to anyone regardless of what the holidays mean for you! We will be covering all topics related to enjoying and navigating the highs and lows of the holiday season. All proceeds are donated to The Boys and Girls Club of East Texas. To join us please RSVP…Continue reading Navigating the Holidays Is Tomorrow!
New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
This is a group I highly recommend that is starting in November: For every mom who has ever been overwhelmed by their child’s fears, for every mom who feels isolated and unsure of how to deal with the extreme emotions their child displays regularly, for every mom who could use a little guidance in helping their…Continue reading New Group Starting – Mothers of Anxious Children
Navigating the Holidays Seminar – Nov 1
I think this will be of great value to anyone regardless of what the holidays mean for you!
Audio recording from the parenting seminar
https://alethiacounseling.com/2016/05/19/parenting-in-freedom-seminar-audio/ This is the audio from our recent parenting seminar. All kinds of good stuff for parents and grandparents. General philosophy, anxiety for kids, discipline ideas and boundaries. Check it out. We are excited to offer input and support for families.
Great Parenting Opportunity From Alethia
We are here to help. Join us and share ideas.
Upcoming Freedom-Based Parenting Conference
What if our purpose as parents was to model traits of God to our children? How would we parent? Would we hover more or less? Would we be quicker or slower to hand over the car keys? How are even supposed to figure when to give our kids freedom and when to hold back? …Continue reading Upcoming Freedom-Based Parenting Conference
How Much Time Do Husbands and Wives Need to Spend Together? Part I
Part 1 Happy Valentine’s Day! I was recently asked to comment on the question of how much time a husband and wife should spend together, and most often this actually takes the form of “how much time is it reasonable to for me to ask my spouse to spend with me? (since I have asked…Continue reading How Much Time Do Husbands and Wives Need to Spend Together? Part I
Star Wars Episode VII – Who is Rey?
As a well known serious Star Wars fan, I am getting a lot of questions about my opinions about Ep VII. After watching it 3 times in two days a (and a 4th since), I have determined that it is, in fact, a Star Wars movie. It feels Star Wars, looks, smells, and pretty much…Continue reading Star Wars Episode VII – Who is Rey?
Open Letter from Some Muslims to ISIS
A friend who is a minister to Muslims sent me this report – this is an “open letter” from many in Muslim leadership to the followers of “ISIS”… and their leader. It shows the breach that is developing in International Islam, and exemplifies that many in the Muslim world do proclaim that Islam can live…Continue reading Open Letter from Some Muslims to ISIS
Meme Logic Fails
The joy of Facebook politics and religion is inspiring me today! The joy of FB is the way a crazy, hard, complex amalgamations of ethics, faith in God, political policy and more are converted into something so simplistic that a cute meme can somehow clear it up for everyone. I promise that I am not…Continue reading Meme Logic Fails
Talking to Kids about Sex Part I… re-released
Talking to Kids About Sex Part I I married a girl who grew up in the city… with no guns in the house. Naturally, she was concerned about us having guns in our house, especially when we began to have children. So, I called my father and asked him about it. I remembered that I had…Continue reading Talking to Kids about Sex Part I… re-released
Emotional Numbing
http://alethiacounseling.com/2015/05/21/emotional-numbing-by-millie-tanner-lpc/ This is a great read for anyone.
How Often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part III
Now, another other option(go back and read part I and II if you have not) is to sit still, or move away, and develop more and more resentment about not getting your “needs” met. (Sex is not a need, and that is why I put it in quotes in recognition of how many other counselors…Continue reading How Often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part III
How often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part II
But since we are talking about frequency… there is so often a problem with couple’s sex lives and a change in frequency seems like it would be the solution, but rarely is it. Frequency is rarely going to have the same threshold for two different people when your resources for loving each other are limited.…Continue reading How often Should a Married Couple have Sex? Part II
How often should a Married Couple have Sex? Part I
How often should a married couple have sex? 16 . Ok, just kidding. I know that most people are looking for a number, and even though you knew that I wasn’t going to offer one so easily, I know you are hoping for an easy answer even though you know one doesn’t exist. Answers? Yes.…Continue reading How often should a Married Couple have Sex? Part I
Calvinism and my views – Part II
Now, here are some of my personal responses to these points. My issue with the Calvinism branch of reformed theology is mostly based on the view that if one thing is true, others things cannot be… when often this is not the case biblically. If something appears to be paradoxical, it may be our error.…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part II
Calvinism and my views – Part I
John Calvin (1509-1564) was a serious player in the “reformation” – the break of what is now known as the Protestant Church from the Roman Church. He had very strong opinions on the way that the Sovereignty of God trumps any freedom that mankind might have… which might be none. Often today one misnomer (my…Continue reading Calvinism and my views – Part I