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The Power of Plato: A Christian Understanding of His Major Ideas
If you're a fan of philosophy and Christianity, then you know that Plato – the ancient Greek philosopher – had some pretty deep thoughts...
Dr. Jon
Mar 45 min read


Why Private Pay Therapy Is Worth It
We often hear people ask: Is therapy worth the cost? In a world where insurance dictates what kind of care you can receive, private-pay...
Dr. Jon
Feb 42 min read


Trauma & Recovery: How I Fight the Monster & Win
The common response to evil is to banish it from memory. Severe violations of another human being are too terrible to utter aloud. This...
Dr. Jon
Jan 76 min read


The Response to Responsibility
By Ryan Lefler, MA If you are a parent, I am sure that you want nothing more than to instill responsibility into your child. I am also...
Ryan Lefler
Jun 11, 20244 min read


Self-Centered Kindness: Understanding Compassionate Narcissism
“I strongly recommend you take that black.” I had just ordered a pour over[1] at a local coffee shop. The barista who said this looks...
Dr. Jon
Nov 19, 20236 min read


On Becoming A Man
I used to work in the child and adolescent wing of a large psychiatric hospital. One of the patients I was tasked with supervising was a...
Dr. Jon
Mar 14, 20239 min read


Why We Change
Amada Rosa Pérez was a famous Columbian actress and model in the early 2000’s. She was the model[1] of all young aspiring models. Money,...
Dr. Jon
Feb 10, 20236 min read


'Glow Kids' Overview: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Have you ever heard of "Glow Kids"? I'm not talking about kids who have a particularly radiant aura - I'm talking about kids who are...
Dr. Jon
Jan 5, 20235 min read


Why Words Matter
Better to trip with the feet than with the tongue. – Zeno Many words have lost their essential meaning in American culture. Everything is...
Dr. Jon
Nov 9, 20227 min read


4 Toxic Relationship Habits Many People Think Are Normal
There’s not a relationship certification class that teaches you how to not be a terrible person. There’s no minimum standards test for...
Dr. Jon
Feb 5, 20227 min read


How To Make Your Life Beautiful
Some of you reading this may be struggling. [1] Others of you may not be struggling personally, but know someone close to you who is. If...
Dr. Jon
Aug 3, 20217 min read


4 Ways Setbacks Can Dominate Your Life
Perception is fascinating. People tend to only see two things in life: things they want and obstacles. You tend to see things that you...
Dr. Jon
Jun 7, 20217 min read


Making Sense of Suffering
“If there is meaning in life at all, then there must be meaning in suffering.” – Dr. Viktor Frankl Christmas is about hope coming into...
Dr. Jon
Dec 2, 20208 min read


The Incompatibility Of Marxism & Christianity
Everyone notices certain patterns. Counselors are trained to look for them. I’ve noticed people exhibiting one pattern of thinking that...
Dr. Jon
Aug 31, 20206 min read


How To Change Your Life in 3 Easy Steps
Man is asked to make of himself what he is supposed to become to fulfill his destiny. - Dr. Paul Tillich Success in life is about asking...
Dr. Jon
Dec 14, 20195 min read


I Want To Kill Myself: A Story About Hope
There are only a handful of really important questions in life: Is there a God? What’s the meaning of life? What are my morals and...
Dr. Jon
Nov 11, 20197 min read


Five Attributes Of A Great Counselor (It's Not What You Think)
Average counselors help people fix problems. Great counselors help people discover wise principles that can fix any number of problems....
Dr. Jon
Jun 6, 20199 min read
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Saving Divorce [Satire]
Tragically, the divorce rate is dropping in the United States. From 2008-2017 the divorce rate fell a whopping 18%.[1] This is the first...
Dr. Jon
Feb 1, 20194 min read


Happiness Is Not Enough
“Why would anyone else have the answers to your life but you?” “Sure I’m selfish. This is my happiness we’re talking about; I have every...
Dr. Jon
Dec 3, 20185 min read


The Terrible Secret Of Too Much Counseling
Too much counseling can drive you crazy. Settle down you ruckus bunch, let me explain. Emotional Excavation That’s weird. I wonder why I...
Dr. Jon
Sep 4, 20185 min read
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