(This post is an excerpt from Choosing Change #13: Building Character and Building People, Part 3, in the Choosing Change series). Printer-Friendly Version – Choosing Change – 24 R’s (McGill, 2019) Since we’re in the “office or study” part of the house, I’ve taken the liberty to pause and reflect on life lessons that have helped me to … More Choosing Change: 24 “R’s” for Reflection, Reminding, Recovery and Renewal

(This post is an excerpt from Choosing Change #13: Building Character and Building People (Part 3 of 3) in the Choosing Change series, inspired by the work of Dr. Dan Siegel and his colleague Dr. Tina Bryson. I’d also like to suggest you read Changing your Mind with LoveWorks and Changing your Mind with the Wheel of … More Changing Minds with the Nine Middle Prefrontal Cortex Functions (Child, Adolescent and Adult Goals, Activities and Skills)

This post, “Hope for tomorrow: Helping patients survive the sudden and traumatic loss of a child” was a presentation I gave to the Trauma Education Association in Grapevine, TX in November 2018.   I hope it is helpful to those who have lost a child (or who are struggling with the loss of a family … More Hope for tomorrow: Helping patients survive the sudden and traumatic loss of a child

(This post is an excerpt from Choosing Change #13: Building Character and Building People, Part 3, and is inspired by the book “The Blessing” by Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent     I first became aware of Gary Smalley and Dr. John Trent’s book The Blessing during my Sophomore year in college. Having grown up in … More Changing Minds by Blessing your Children

(This is a post in the Choosing Change series inspired by the work of Dr. Tina Bryson, USC. I’d also like to suggest you read Changing your Mind with LoveWorks and Changing Minds with the None Middle Prefrontal Cortex – Dr. McGill) The Wheel of Awareness (adapted by Dr Ken McGill) (Printer-Friendly Version) The Wheel of Awareness is a … More Changing your Mind with the Wheel of Awareness

“On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and … More 219 words to start 2019

It’s with great joy that I’m able to announce that the Kindle ebook version of Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication is available for you to download for free in the Amazon bookstore beginning Sunday, December 2nd to Thursday, December 6th! Stay tuned for other opportunities to download this and other ebooks from the Cultivating Love book series for free in the … More Download Cultivating Love: Enhancing Communication for free at Amazon from Dec. 2nd to Dec. 6th!

This post is an excerpt of Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People. It is also connected to another excerpt, Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological Goals, Activities and Skills) Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological) – Printer-friendly version It’s my hope that by studying this information (in the … More Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological Goals, Activities and Skills)

This post is an excerpt of Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People. It is also connected to another excerpt, Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Psychological Goals, Activities and Skills)   Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological) – Printer-friendly version Thank you for taking time to examine how … More Changing your Mind in the River of Integration (Theological Goals, Activities and Skills)

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” – Jeremiah 29:11 (TNIV) Thank you for reading… The Introductory post about Choosing Change, Choosing Change #1: Safe People, Safe Places, and Safe Processes Choosing Change … More Choosing Change #12: Building Character and Building People (Part 2 of 3)