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 | 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...