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Do You Show Signs of Codependency?
By
Linda Mintle
Jenny loves Rick, but is showing signs of codependency. She needs Rick’s approval and basis her sense of identity on his reactions. She feels she must care for him at all costs in order to be worthy of his love. When a problem arises, she doesn’t confront because she worries he won’t love her or respond well.…
Is Porn Changing Your Sex Life?
By
Linda Mintle
It began when he was advised to use a “little” porn in the bedroom to bring excitement to his sex life. Just the thought of that idea made him interested. But the more he began to view porn, the more obsessed with it he became. He found himself going to his computer on lunch breaks and winding down his…
Will He Become a Problem Drinker?
By
Linda Mintle
Is this young man at risk for substance use? Could he become one of the 12 million people in the U.S. who are problem drinkers? He’s 25 years-old. Comes from a divorced family. Parents had poor parenting skills and dad was verbally abusive. He’s dating a woman who binge drinks on weekends. He already has financial…
Becoming a Peacemaker
By
Linda Mintle
When John and Sue began to argue over a conflict involving parenting, Sue’s mom physically put herself between the two. She then quoted Matthew 5:9, “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the children of God.” Both spouses were taken aback. They were having a conflict and trying to resolve it. But Sue’s…
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