Practical Family Living

Learning How To Fight Fair #1 of 4, #689

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Conflict is never easy to get through. However, the nature of disagreements and arguments in marriage is important to understand. Listen and see what you can learn.

Learning How To Fight Fair #2 of 4, #690

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Yes, conflict does not have to end up abusive. Discussed today is setting a goal to find a solution.

Learning How To Fight Fair, #3 of 4, #691

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

A key to healthy conflict is taking responsibility for yourself, how you feel, how you think, and your ideas.

Learning How To Fight Fair #4 or 4, #692

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Let's take a look at understanding the reason why you are fighting and how does fighting fit in?

The Need To Win: What's It About? #2 of 4, #696

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As we continue discussion, we discover underlying fears and assumptions that inhibit the resolution of conflict.

The Need To Win: God Overcomes It #3 of 4, #697

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Scripture outlines practical ways in which we can overcome the inner battles that keep us locked into the need to win.

The Need To Win: God's Way #4 of 4, #698

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discouraged about your own competitiveness? Tune in and be encouraged! God has your best in mind.

Functions of Chronic Anger #1 of 5, #2116

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anger is frightening for many. Identifying the different styles of anger and how they function in relationships may help demystify the reasoning behind particular types of anger.

Functions of Chronic Anger #2 of 5, #2117

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion continues as to the reasons why people get angry and how to deal with the anger.

Functions of Chronic Anger #3 of 5, #2118

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are a variety of ways in which individuals use anger to gain power over others. Listen and hear what behaviors are associated with anger in this type of dynamic.

Functions of Chronic Anger #4 of 5, #2119

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Sometimes in an attempt to gain a feeling of status or position, anger is used. Listen as this need is discussed and how people can respond.

Functions of Chronic Anger #5 of 5, #2120

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Individual are often unconsciously or consciously afraid of losing the relationship they have. Anger may be used as a way of holding the relationship together.

Acute Stress Disorders #1 of 3, #2323

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are specific symptoms associated with the experience of a traumatic event. Discussed are the physical and emotional reactions one experiences in the initial phase.

Acute Stress Disorders #2 of 3, #2324

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The definitions of stress, trauma and the reactions they can cause in our lives is discussed.

Acute Stress Disorders #3 of 3, #2325

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Recovery from acute stress disorders is very possible. The stages of normalization, treatment and long-term recovery concerns are discussed in this final program.

When Couples Fight #1 of 3, #2333

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As you may know, negotiating contracts with each other is not always a peaceful process. Whether we fight overly or covertly the tendency is to diminish one another. Finding courage with the help of God to change the fighting cycle is crucial. God uses our arguments with others to change and grow us up.

When Couples Fight #2 of 3, #2334

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As you may know, negotiating contracts with each other is not always a peaceful process. Disagreements, whether overt or covert, can end up in diminishment of one another. Finding courage with the help of God to change the fighting cycle is crucial. God uses our arguments with others to change and grow us up.

When Couples Fight #3 of 3, #2335

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

As you may know, negotiating contract with each other is not always a peaceful process. Whether it is overtly or covertly arguing, we tend to diminish one another. Finding Courage with the help of God to change the fighting cycle is crucial. God uses our arguments with others to change and grow us up.

There's A Tyrant In The House #1 of 2, #2347

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Conflict is not something easily understood yet is a natural part of our intimate relationships. Lynda and Brenda discuss the parts of our personality that come out when we're angry and tired. Specific helps are provided in learning to deal with these parts of our personality.

There's A Tyrant In The House #2 of 2, #2348

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Conflict, although a natural part of intimate relationships, is not always easy to make sense of. The parts of our personality that come out when we are angry or tired need help and care. Listen as these helps are discussed.

Great Love Equals Great Responsibility #3 of 5, #3029

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Blame can be destructive to any relationship. Seeing ourselves and others as God sees us is important in providing unity of purpose as well as avoiding division in the family of God.

Great Love Equals Great Responsibility #4 of 5, #3030

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

A continuation of the seven implications regarding our responsibility in relationships

Great Love Equals Great Responsibility #5 of 5, #3031

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The last in a series of five programs regarding responsibility in relationships, a look is taken at the reality that certain aspects of the relationship may not change.

Handling Criticism #3071

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Sometimes criticism is helpful. Sometimes it is not. This program offers tips for handling criticism when it hurts and when it helps.

Forgive For Good #1 of 3, #3074

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Using the story of the Prodigal Son, qualities of each character with in the story are explored.

Forgive For Good #2 of 3, #3075

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Through the story of the Prodigal Son, you will see forgiveness towards others happens within ourselves. This process is a metaphor for how God forgives each of us.

Forgive For Good #3 of 3, #3076

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

Forgiving for good begins within ourselves. Metaphorically this process reveals how God forgives each one of us.

Blame #3105

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda talk about the dynamic of blame as well as identify the impact blame has on creating division in relationships.

The Blame Block #1 of 2, #3108

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Lynda and Brenda reveal insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

The Blame Block #2 of 2, #3109

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Insightful uncovering of blame and its impact on the blamer and the one being blamed.

The Silent Treatment #3116

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

When people use emotional cut-off with each other, it is the beginning of the end of a relationships unless a reversal of this pattern is sought and practiced. Lynda and Paul discuss the ins and outs of "The Silent Treatment".

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder #3119

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This program discusses the responses people experience when faced with traumatic events. Reference is made to hurricane Katrina.

Anger: How To Cope #1 of 5, #3135

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

What is anger? Where does it come from? How can we be gentle with ourselves if we struggle with anger, yet deal with it seriously? What are the ways to allow God to help with anger? How do stress, depression, and anger work together in the body? These questions and answers make up a very interesting five part series on anger featuring Phil Panier and family therapist, Lynda Savage.

Anger: How to Cope #2 of 5, #3136

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

What is anger? Where does it come from? How can we be gentle with ourselves if we struggle with anger, yet deal with it seriously? What are the ways to allow God to help with anger? How do stress, depression, and anger work together in the body? These questions and answers make up a very interesting five part series on anger.

Anger: How to Cope #3 of 5, #3137

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

What is anger? Where does it come from? How can we be gentle with ourselves if we struggle with anger, yet deal with it seriously? What are the ways to allow God to help with anger? How do stress, depression, and anger work together in the body? These questions and answers make up a very interesting five part series on anger.

Anger: How to Cope #4 of 5, #3138

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

A five part series focusing on questions and answers to the common emotion of anger. What is anger? Where does it come from? What are the ways to allow God to help with anger? How do stress, depression and anger work together in the body?

Anger: How to Cope #5 of 5, #3139

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

A five part series addressing questions and providing answers regarding the common emotion known as anger.

Anger and Deprivation #1 of 2, #3064

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anger is perhaps the most often used and least understood of the many varied emotions we feel. These programs attempt to define anger and its relationship to deprivation.

Anger and Deprivation #2 of 2, #3065

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Deprivation is unavoidable and anger is normal. On these programs understanding the connection and its impact on our relationship with the Lord and others will be addressed.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #1 of 3, #3169

Post traumatic stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been know for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, Hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience show by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #2 of 3, #3170

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy though the suffering person's experience.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #3 of 3, #3171

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience shown by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response, and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.

What's Behind Anger? #1 of 3, #3172

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the varied emotions that anger may cover along with core expectations we may be operating out of. These emotions often more accurately express our true experience. Also discussed are the positive aspects of anger, normalizing it's existence as well as pointing out ways anger can be helpful.

What's Behind Anger? #2 of 3, #3173

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the varied emotions that anger may cover along with core expectations we may be operating out of. These expectations are often not accurate. Also discussed are the positive aspects of anger, normalizing it's existence as well as pointing out ways anger can be helpful.

What's Behind Anger? #3 of 3, #3174

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the varied emotions that anger may cover along with core expectations we may be operating out of. These expectations often are not accurate. Also discussed the positive aspects of anger, normalizing it's existence as well as pointing out ways anger can be helpful.

Blame: Stop the Downward Spiral #2 of 2, #3217

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Blame may help your hurting for a short time. However, blame does not address your inward unrest. This program with Lynda Savage and Paul Cameron, helps the hurt inside when you are tempted to blame.