As Christians, we do have a right to defend ourselves, but we don’t have a right to be defensive. In this video on the 2nd stage of communication breakdown, Dr. Gregory Popcak, author of For Better…FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage, explains how to defeat defensiveness.
Study Shows: Self Help Books/Websites Help Heal Even Severe Depression
Great news for Faith on the Couch readers! A new study shows that Faith on the Couch is good for what ails you.
Patients with severe depression show at least as good clinical benefit from ‘low-intensity’ interventions, such as self help books and interactive websites, as less severely ill patients, according to new research by The University of Manchester…. The researchers found that patients with more severe depression at baseline derive “at least as good clinical benefit from ‘low-intensity’ interventions as less severely ill patients.” They recommend including ‘low-intensity’ interventions in the first step of treating severely ill patients and encouraging the majority of patients to use them as the initial treatment option.
(Pardon me, but I couldn’t help but overhear. Did someone say something about self-help books?)
Conquering Contempt: The 3rd Stage of Communication Breakdown
When couples habitually antagonize one another, it’s easy to start treating each other with an unconscious contempt. In this video on the 3rd stage of communication breakdowns, Dr. Gregory Popcak, author of For Better…FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage, explains how to conquer contempt.
How to Stop Stonewalling: The 4th (and Final) Stage of Communication Breakdown
When couples are consistently contemptuous, they can begin to ignore or stonewall each other. In this video on the 4th stage of communication breakdown, Dr. Gregory Popcak, author of For Better…FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage, explains how to stop stonewalling.
The Spirituality of Marital Arguments: Spiritual Growth through Conflict
No couple likes to argue, but God can bring tremendous personal growth and closeness out of marital conflict. Dr. Greg Popcak, author of, For Better…FOREVER! A Catholic Guide to Lifelong Marriage, offers some powerful insights that will help you fear conflict less and deal with disagreement gracefully.
Confessions of a Recovering Screamer: Part 1
Screaming can make parents feel powerful, but it just makes us loud, not effective. In this video, Rachel Watkins, mom of 11 and developer of the Little Flowers Girls Club, gives parents the tools they need to leave screaming behind.
Confessions of a Recovering Screamer: Part 2
Rachel Watkins, developer of the Little Flowers Girls Club and mom of 11, shares more tips for leaving screaming behind and becoming a more peaceful parent.
Avoiding the Envy Trap
It’s easy to feel like everyone else’s family is doing it better than you. Rachel Watkins, developer of the Little Flowers Girls Club, discusses how to be inspired by other families while avoiding the envy trap.
Becoming a Family Whisperer
How well do you know your family? Rachel Watkins, developer of the Little Flowers Girls Club and mom of 11 discusses how to really know the hearts of your spouse and kids.
My House, My Rules
How do you establish the rules in your house? Rachel Watkins, developer of the Little Flowers Girls Club and mom of 11 discusses how to establish rules that bring peace to your home.