This morning I learned that TN Governor Bill Haslam signed HB-1840 into law, which allows counselors/mental health practitioners to discriminate against LGBTQI clients for “sincerely held beliefs.” I… Read more “I Oppose Discrimination Disguised as “Religious Freedom” (My Letter to Governor Haslem)”
Month: April 2016
7 Truths About Marriage You Will Not Hear In Church
NisheEver wish you had the answers to a test before you walked into the classroom? Maybe some of you did have the answers, but you better keep… Read more “7 Truths About Marriage You Will Not Hear In Church”
Embrace Vulnerability
VULNERABILITY is not a weakness, a passing indisposition, or something we can arrange to do without, vulnerability is not a choice , vulnerability is the underlying, ever… Read more “Embrace Vulnerability”
The Culture of Shame: Men, Love, and Emotional Self-Amputation
The Culture of Shame: Men, Love, and Emotional Self-Amputation By Mark Greene For Americans, shaming is how we make people do what we want. We use shame as a… Read more “The Culture of Shame: Men, Love, and Emotional Self-Amputation”
Love Mingled With Grief or [Shame and my Grieving Process] (Shamefessional #12)
To begin this Shamefessional, I do want to reiterate the definition of shame I’m using when I mention my shame and that of others. And that definition… Read more “Love Mingled With Grief or [Shame and my Grieving Process] (Shamefessional #12)”
Spirituality/Religion is a Part of Healthy Marriages and Families
We have to write these Wiki Board posts for Family Systems. Dr. Carrol gave us a list of things healthy families do and have. One of them… Read more “Spirituality/Religion is a Part of Healthy Marriages and Families”
Tennessee Gov. Vetoes Bill to Make Bible the Official State Book — TIME
(NASHVILLE) — Republican Gov. Bill Haslam has vetoed a bill to make the Holy Bible the official state book of Tennessee. The bill had narrowly passed both… Read more “Tennessee Gov. Vetoes Bill to Make Bible the Official State Book — TIME”
Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…
ACA Code of Ethics: A.4.b. Personal Values Counselors are aware of—and avoid imposing—their own values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. Counselors respect the diversity of clients, trainees, and… Read more “Dear Anti-LGBTQI Counselor…”
Lying Aside my Umbrella of Shame or [Shame and My Spirituality II] (Shamefessional #11)
I shared my last Shamefessional about Shame and My Spirituality with my roommate who had noted changes in my beliefs and how influenced by Dr. Brene Brown… Read more “Lying Aside my Umbrella of Shame or [Shame and My Spirituality II] (Shamefessional #11)”
Understanding the Vulnerability of Men
Understanding the Vulnerability of Men By Kristin Luce The oldest man I ever met was six years old. He was the younger brother of my daughter’s best… Read more “Understanding the Vulnerability of Men”
The Daring Adventure Life 