by drthomas | Oct 1, 2023 | Apologetics, Christianity, Philosophy of Science, Physics, Physics and Faith, Psychology, Science
Freudian Support for Atheism By Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 10/1/2023 Reasons Atheists may use Freudian psychology as a support for the validity of atheism include: 1. Psychological explanations: Freudian psychology, developed by Sigmund Freud, focuses on understanding...
by drthomas | Aug 30, 2023 | Counseling, Culture, Manners, Customs, Social Graces, Psychology
Communication for Forgiveness By Margo Diann Abshier, ND 8/30/2023 Proverbs 18:17 Amplified Bible The first one to plead his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him. In Biblical Conflict Resolution, it is important that both parties be fully heard...
by drthomas | Aug 28, 2023 | Counseling, Psychology
Rapport, Confrontation, and Change By: Thomas Lee Abshier, ND 8/28/2023 In my 30 years of counseling, my first intervention was often teaching a communication lesson. A pair of UCLA professors developed this communication model as a general method of communication,...
by drthomas | Aug 6, 2023 | Psychology
Psychedelics May Boost Certain Psychological Strengths, Study Finds Psychedelic use is linked to several specific psychological strengths, study finds (msn.com) 8/6/2023 A new study suggests that naturalistic psychedelic use is linked to several specific psychological...
by drthomas | Mar 29, 2019 | Counseling, Psychology, Therapies
Here is a summary of the key points: • Life circumstances will inevitably lead to disturbances, disappointments, and pain that impact happiness. However, inner joy does not depend solely on eliminating negative experiences. • Inner joy can come from holiness,...
by drthomas | Mar 29, 2019 | Counseling, Psychology
Here is a summary of the key points: • Counseling addresses complex problems that require intuitive solutions beyond strict logic. Thoma’s background as a doctor and engineer informs his approach. • Thomas processes information logically but also relies on...
by drthomas | Mar 29, 2019 | Personal, Psychology
Here is a summary of the key points: • God gave America freedom in exchange for Godliness. As the nation turns from God, freedoms will ebb away and be replaced by external regulation and control. • Character is the most important factor for elected leaders. Their...
by drthomas | Mar 22, 2019 | Islam, Psychology, Theology, Therapies
In mid-May, 2004, jihadists executed Nick Berg by sawing off his head. The execution was videotaped and posted on the Web for the world to view. Children were shown the video in classrooms. Teachers were suspended for this indiscretion. The Talk Show circuit was...
