Dr. Ken McGill is an ordained minister and has been involved in counseling for more than 25 years. Dr. McGill holds a Bachelor's degree in Religion from Pacific Christian College (now Hope International University), a Certificate of Completion in the Alcohol and Drug Studies/Counseling Program from the University of California at Los Angeles and a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University. Dr. McGill received his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Family Psychology from Azusa Pacific University in May, 2003. Dr. McGill's dissertation focused on the development of an integrated treatment program for the sexually addicted homeless population, and Ken was "personally mentored" by dissertation committee member Dr. Patrick Carnes, a pioneer in the field of sex addiction work. Dr. McGill authored a chapter in the text The Clinical Management of Sex Addiction, with his chapter addressing the homeless and sex addiction. Dr. McGill is also a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the States of Texas and California and Mississippi, and is a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, through the International Institute for Trauma and Addictive Professionals (IITAP). Dr. McGill had a private practice in Glendora, CA (Aspen Counseling Center), Inglewood, CA (Faithful Central Bible Church), and Hattiesburg, MS (River of Life Church), specializing in the following areas with individuals, couples, families, groups and psychoeducational training: addictions and recovery, pre-marital, marital and family counseling, issues related to traumatization and abuse, as well as depression, grief, loss, anger management and men's and women's issues. Dr. McGill also provided psychotherapeutic treatment with Student-Athletes on the University of Southern Mississippi Football and Men's Basketball teams. Dr. McGill served as the Director of the Gentle Path Program, which is a seven-week residential program, for people who are challenged with sexual addiction, sexual anorexia, and relationship issues. Dr. McGill also supervised Doctoral students in the Southern Mississippi Psychology Internship Consortium with the University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. McGill was inducted into the Azusa Pacific University Academic Hall of Honor, School of Behavioral and Applied Sciences, in October, 2010. Dr. McGill currently works as a Private practice clinician with an office in Plano, Texas, providing treatment with people who are challenged in the areas mentioned above.
Here’s the link to the third podcast from Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life, titled “Contents of Section Two: Compromised,” by Dr. Ken McGill
Here’s the link to the second podcast from Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life, titled “Contents of Section One,” by Dr. Ken McGill
Introducing the ninth (and final) book in the Cultivating Love book series – “Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life!” If you’re a Therapist, Pastor, Group Leader, Mentor, Parent, Spouse, or Student, I encourage you to listen to see “What’s in the box!” The book will be available to purchase mid – November! Thanks much! Dr. Ken … More Introducing Cultivating Love: Wisdom for Life!
What follows are 13 wise and “quick reference” suggestions and strategies to strengthen your Self, and regain trust, balance, harmony and empowerment with your Internal Family System parts. These strategies are best used in conjunction with content in these two posts about Reparenting your Self: 1. Reparenting and Loving Yourself (1.5) with the Shema, Blessing and … More 13 Suggestions and Strategies to “I-N-S-P-I-R-E M-Y-S-E-L-F”
(First posted on June 19, 2016) Happy Father’s Day to you gentlemen! As I contemplate the meaning of the day and some of the experiences that have come with being “Papa” or “Daddie,” here are a few things that come to mind: Father’s Day means I’ve prayed for your safe arrival, learned how to feed, … More Guys, Happy Father’s Day!
This Wisdom Tool is designed to be used with information in these posts: Reparenting and Loving Others (2.0) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles Wisdom Tool: 48 strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of IFS (2.0 – Loving Others version) Use these 48 strategies in conjunction with the “Reparenting … More Wisdom Tool: McGill’s 48 additional strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems (2.0 – Loving Others version)
This Wisdom Tool is designed to be used with information in these posts: Reparenting and Loving Others (2.0) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles Wisdom Tool: McGill’s 48 additional strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of IFS (2.0 – Loving Others version) Use these 48 strategies in conjunction … More Wisdom Tool: 48 strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems (2.0 – Loving Others version)
This is the second 3-part set of posts to follow the first 3-part set entitled: Reparenting and Loving Yourself (1.5) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles Internal Family System (IFS) “8 C’s”: Calmness, Clarity, Curiosity, Compassion, Courage, Confidence, Creativity, Connectedness. McGill’s “8 C’s” for our IFS: Consciousness, Care, Current, Choice, Collaboration, Communication, Celebration, … More Reparenting and Loving Others (2.0) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles
This Wisdom Tool is designed to be used with information in these posts: Reparenting and Loving Yourself (1.5) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles Wisdom Tool: 48 strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of IFS (1.5 – Loving Yourself version) Use these 48 strategies in conjunction with the … More Wisdom Tool: McGill’s 48 additional strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems (1.5 – Loving Yourself version)
This Wisdom Tool is designed to be used with information in these posts: Reparenting and Loving Yourself (1.5) with the Shema, Blessing and 8 C’s of IFS principles Wisdom Tool: McGill’s 48 additional strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of IFS (1.5 – Loving Yourself version) Use these 48 strategies in conjunction … More Wisdom Tool: 48 strategies to get the most from the 8 C’s of Internal Family Systems (1.5 – Loving Yourself version)
