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Grief = loss… Most people assume it means death but it’s so much more than that.

So many of you have lost something and never really grieved it.

If you are dealing with any of these, our best advice is to go see a grief counselor. Yes, someone who specializes in grief. It will do wonders.

And if you don’t know of one or can’t afford therapy, or don’t like therapy, we have 7 videos in our APP all about grief.

Yes, we brought in experts on grief. MFT’s who themselves, had to mourn the loss of their 12 year old son.

We are here to help.
Our membership can help you. I know it can.
But you have to take the first step and sign up for FREE (yes FREE).

Learn more here: https://go.marriage365.com/ToQs/129tzl84

New students interns join Turning Point Counseling for their senior project in psychology at Cal State Fullerton University. Very bright young therapist in the making!

Amen to this!

We beg of you, protect your marriage from these 5 things.
You’ll be so glad you did.



*learn more about our APP and other FREE marriage resources here: https://go.marriage365.com/ToQs/129tzl84

I miss Tim

Ouch! Have you had to confront things inside you that were revealed in conflict? (i.e. anger, revenge, unforgiveness, unkindness, lack of self-control, etc?) Invite the Holy Spirit to help you change to be Christlike with your spouse--even in conflict.

Proverbs 25:15 - "Through patience a ruler can be persuaded, and a gentle tongue can break a bone." This verse highlights the strength and influence of patience and gentle speech

So many have experienced the same thing

Good stuff…check it out!

The Hidden Costs of Controlling Behavior Discover why controlling others backfires and learn a powerful framework to regain true control by managing yourself instead of others.

So true…

Hurt people, hurt people. Let’s begin the healing.

Oh boy, ain’t that true!

💔 Resentment
💔 Anger
💔 Hurt feelings
💔 Fighting about the same things over and over again
💔 No apologies
💔 No remorse
💔 No change in behavior

All of these things directly impact your s*x life in a negative way.
Sure, it’s not always fun to deal with the hard stuff but you know what? Once you resolve your issues and truly heal, the s*x only gets better!

Drink it in and learn.

I was really stressed and felt defeated by something recently… it was impacting my sleep, my mood, my attitude, basically everything.
I started taking it out on Meygan. I was short with my words. I was grumpy most of the time and one day I just lost my temper (no abuse or anything- just not proud of how I acted) and my kids saw.

So was I wrong for feeling overwhelmed, stressed and defeated? Absolutely not. My feelings were valid and they were for good reason.

But… my behavior was not valid, or healthy.
Know the difference.

We often see this in our clientele 😔

How to Support Your Husband Through a Work Crisis Is your husband moody, angry or fearful? He may have difficulties at work. Dr. Greg Smalley offers practical methods that his wife, Erin, has used to help him navigate these work-related challenges.

Well described!

Whoopsie!!

Wise counsel

This list could go on and on, but there’s not enough room to keep it going. We focus so much on what to stay away from or what signs might have us running in the opposite direction, but there’s a lot of value in knowing what it is that we actually ought to look for and what it is that creates the safety and security in a dynamic that will allow the relationship to thrive and flourish.

What’s important to you? What on the list is a must for you? What would you add to this list? And might you tune into your own self and see if you bring these pieces forward in dating or relationships?

Tag someone below who needs the reminder! And add yours below.

Wishing you all a joyous and free 4th of July from TurningPointCounseling.org

2024 TPC 4th of July Celebrating love, healing, and 41 years of Turning Point Counseling. Since 1983, Dr. Peter Robbins and Dr. Kevin Downing have dedicated their lives to streng...

We facilitate these conversations multiple times a day at Turning Point Counseling

Well, come alongside to help you create safe, kind, strong, and clear boundaries.

❤️🫶❤️Christine…

So true

When a person can't find a deep sense of meaning, they distract themselves with pleasure (Viktor Frankl).

Growing up in a house where I was only encouraged to read academic books which never seems less interesting, my source of entertainment was television. It become worse as I grow older because I was not an outgoing child and coming from a small family where it was just my parents, my brother who was is my only sibling and I, I watched television at any chance I got.

When I started working, the only thing I could think of when knocking was what program I was going to watch. Who ever thought one day I would agree with Emilia Clarke when She said "My father always said, 'Never trust anyone whose TV is bigger than their book shelf' - so I make sure I read." And of course I do agree with Zig Ziglar who said “Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs.” I've written about how I rediscovered my self and started reading Today I would rather read than watch Television and am very convienced that anyone can change and become the best version of themselves no matter their background.

Today if you came to me with a list of excuses as to why you can't change I will only tell you that you are not yet ready to change. People who want to change for the better always find a way. Yes change is difficult especially in a world where you are required to live a certain way and to fit in but it will be worth it. It would happen overnight and you don't have to beat yourself for not changing overnight. Change is gradual . Take it One step at time. It is painful but worth . I would rather endure the pain of change than the pain of regret.

I used to watch television because I couldn't think of anything else. I had no plans with my life except going to school and watching television. When people feel unfilled and lack a sense of meaning and direction in life, they look outside themselves to feel the void. They may turn to alcohol, s*x, material things or even other people. But those things only bring temporary satisfaction. True happiness and fulfillment are found within.It is because of lack of direction and purpose that today we find people killing themselves when another person disappoints them. "When there is no enemy within, the enemy outside cannot do you any harm" (African Proverb). Now don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with watching television but It depends on what you watch it as the saying goes, "Television Is a good servant but a terrible master". What you consume controls you. It's ok to be entertained but if you use it because you are empty you will only get temporal fulfillment.

There is something interesting I remember when I was a full-time television fan,there were times I would go check for programmes to watch and sometimes find would find nothing interesting that was new and guess what I would do. I wouldn't switch off the television, instead I would check for programmes that I had watched before and still watch them because they were interesting. That is exactly how many of us today are living our lives. We see nothing ahead of us and we therefore go back in time to relive the moments that seemed interesting. There are people who are so proud of their past they will not say a word about their future. Stop living in the past which you can't change. A man without vision for his future always returns to his past.

You have to be excited about your future no matter how old you are. Yes your past is important because it bring you to where you are today but what you should focus on now is where you are going and make sure it's better than your past.

Turning Point Counseling, a 41-year Christian counseling ministry in Fullerton, CA, is now accepting applications for a full-time Office Manager position. If you are interested in this role, please email your resume to [email protected].

What an incredible man and ministry. Happy 88th birthday Dr Dobson! 🎂🎉❤️🙏🏼

In honor of Dr. James Dobson’s birthday this past weekend, we’re announcing the new “Dr. Dobson Minute” audio messages. These 60-second lessons have been remastered so a new generation can access Dr. Dobson’s practical insights to strengthen their marriages and parenting skills.

Listen Today: https://hubs.la/Q02tCVvt0

Focus on the Family has been a godsend to thousands of marriages and families and…still going strong!

How to Raise Strong and Confident Daughters Raising a strong daughter begins by encouraging her pursuit of dreams. But don't stop there. Explore ways to raise strong a daughter.

Every day this week, begin the day thinking of what you are grateful for with your spouse and then thank God for what came to mind. (and tell your spouse what you appreciate too!)

Hey, I think Jesus was like that 😉

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Turning Point Counseling offers same-day appointments as well in the same week. No waiting for weeks and months to start the healing.

Thank you Henry for wise words…and decades of building the body of Christ. 🙏🏼

Children need more than a parent who will berate them or simply talk about boundaries. They need a parent who will *be* boundaries. In whatever situation arises, you respond to your child with empathy, firmness, freedom, and consequences.

When dealing with a strong-willed child and resolving conflicts in their upbringing, setting boundaries isn’t about “making” your child do anything or “scaring them into” obedience or compliance. It is much more about structuring your child’s existence so that they experience the consequences of their behavior, which inspires them to be more responsible and caring.

For coaching on setting boundaries in parenting that will help you raise a caring, responsible young person, visit www.boundaries.me.

Welcome to our world. We’ll lead you through.

How enticing? Honestly, it makes sense why we focus on them, or downplay things from our past, or fantasize about a change that will resolve the stuff we're dealing with in partnership. But what I've learned over the last 17 years as a therapist is that the above (plus some) helps us all stay stuck. Let me be very clear: sometimes the other person IS engaging in problematic behavior (and it calls for our attention), sometimes we are in a relationship that we ought to exit, sometimes looking back at our past is deeply confronting. But if we only focus on the above it takes us and our personal responsibility, healing, and empowerment out of the equation. What has kept you stuck in the past? What would you add to the list?

You don’t have to go through your storm alone. Let us come alongside guide you through. 

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A strong man is strong enough to be gentle, soft, safe, and approachable.