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Things Church People Fight Over
By
Linda Mintle
I was a bit taken aback when church members were fighting over the type of bread to be used during communion. Apparently the staff was accused of being gluten insensitive to those with allergies and two forms of communion bread should be offered. Gluten insensitive? In polling those in charge, the accusations hurt. No one…
The Hurt of Family Cut Off
By
Linda Mintle
I’ve heard so many stories of hurt related to family cut off in my 25 years of being a family therapist. The person who cuts off is offended and angry. And the cut off family usually desire contact and relationship. Cut off is especially difficult around the holidays. Even though the cut off member is still alive, grief is…
Lose the Guilt of the To Do List
By
Linda Mintle
Do you have a To Do list? Does it make you anxious or feel guilty? Does it seem that you will never get it done? If so, you are thinking about your To Do list in the wrong way. A To Do list should not be used as a way to measure your success or…
Developing Persistence in Children
By
Linda Mintle
Question: Our 7-year-old son isn’t persistent and struggles to finish things he begins. He easily gives up. My husband doesn’t think this is an issue, but I disagree and would like my husband to require him to stick to things more. My husband takes a hands-off approach. Can you help with this? Persistence is a…
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