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Worship is the ultimate answer to a global crisis

April 17, 2020 by Marty

Coping with social isolation through worship.There have been countless blogs on how to cope with the anxiety and depression we feel when coping with this global pandemic and being isolated in our homes away from our jobs, friends, and family. I am practicing many of these coping skills and I teach ...read more

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Meditate on These Things

March 25, 2020 by Marty

There is a scripture from the newer testament in the Bible that I have come back to over and over throughout my life. It is an encouraging portion of a letter Paul wrote to the people who were following Jesus in Philippi. These folks must have had anxiety a lot like we have anxiety today. And Paul ...read more

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Thriving in the midst of a Global Pandemic

March 14, 2020 by Marty

CAMFT Public Service Announcement: Tips for Reducing Anxiety and Stress During the COVID-19 Coronavirus Global Pandemic. Tip 1: Practice Acceptance A global pandemic is not a usual occurrence. It makes sense that you are feeling uneasy. Allow for your feelings and allow for the reality of ...read more

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Some thoughts on Attachment Theory

February 16, 2020 by Marty

I have spent my life helping people in their relationships with others. The essence of what I do is either help humans improve the relationships they are currently engaged in or help them form better relationships. I believe we are designed to connect and relate with others and this mechanism in us ...read more

Red Flags in Relationships (Overview)

January 26, 2020 by Marty

Here are 4 relationship red flags to watch out for. If any of these are a consistent presence in your relationship then find a couples therapist to help you restore and repair them. Another helpful resource is to read The Seven Principles of Making Marriage Work by John Gottman. Next week’s ...read more

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Here we go into a new DECADE! (2020 – 2030)

January 13, 2020 by Marty

Are you ready for a new year and a new decade? As I reflect on the previous decade I’m always amazed at all that can happen in what seems like a short period of time. On the first day of the last decade (January 1, 2010), my family moved onto a hospital ship in West Africa and lived there for a ...read more

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The last New Roads blog of the decade!

December 24, 2019 by Marty

As the year and decade comes to a close, I want to send you all my sincere best wishes for the future. I hope you find time to reflect on this past year and decade and look to the new year as a fresh start and a hopeful beginning. Here is one verse that always encourages me and I hope it speaks ...read more

Forget about gratitude – Do nothing instead!

November 27, 2019 by Marty

Forget about gratitude Okay, I’m going to spare you the “think of three things you are grateful for” because it is what we hear about on every blog and Thanksgiving article written in this season. Not that it’s a bad idea, but I have something else for you to try. What might even be better ...read more

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Stop It!

November 20, 2019 by Marty

Do you like to get right to the point? Do you detest long and drawn out therapy sessions? Check out this approach to providing therapy that is "brief" and "to the point." I remember watching this video in graduate school and I often recommend it just for a good laugh. Enjoy! I hope you read ...read more

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4 ways to overcome holiday stress

November 12, 2019 by Marty

When I hear Andy Williams sing about the Christmas holiday season being the most wonderful time of the year I’m reminded of childhood when my mom would play his albums when the holidays started up each year. You can’t get away from it Now I hear his most famous song playing in every store I ...read more

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