Around here we are spreading joy by starting other Joy Groups. In addition to my three groups, we have a couple’s group, a young people’s group, a new women’s group, and an online group. Last October, three friends started one in another area of Atlanta. As we were spreading joy, we saw the need for […]
Becoming a Gentle Responder: Why Relational Brain Skills are Vital
Have you ever wondered why it can be hard to respond well to what others say or do? You have intentions of being loving, kind, encouraging, and then you are in a discussion and you find yourself responding with something like sarcasm, anger, or judgment instead of being a gentle responder. Let’s explore this common […]
Addictions and Attachment Pain
What do you turn to for comfort when you are hurting? Sugar? Drugs? Alcohol? Chocolate? Food? Sex? Excitement? Activity? A bad relationship? Did you know that these things we turn to when we hurt are substitutes for what our brains really want? Our brains were designed by God to thrive on joyful, relational connection to […]
Instilling Maturity-Return to Joy Skills
Every time I look at my blog stats, it seems that the most hits are on anything to do with instilling maturity in children. This is a much needed skill for both parents and children. Today I’ve been musing on one aspect of what children need to grow and mature properly. I speak to this […]