Loss causes step families and blended families. Loss from death, a breakup or divorce; two lonely hurting adult hearts come together trying to comfort and love each other searching for a second chance at love. The adults seldom come alone. They have their precious children with them in their arms or … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Bullies
(Taken in part from: Counseling Today) For the 3 million children nationwide with food allergies, lunchtime can pose an even tougher challenge than parents might imagine. A new study published in the October 2010 issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology revealed that roughly 35 … [Read more...]
Fighting Inflammation
I recently read the following post on "Mind, Body, Green" - written by Desiree Neilson. I wanted to share this excellent article with you, because I agree with everything she wrote. Here's to better health! Enjoy, Dr. Baker 10 Things I Tell Anyone Who Wants to Fight Inflammation By … [Read more...]
Healthy Boundaries
What is a boundary? A boundary is the: Emotional and physical space between you and another person. Place where you end and another begins and where you begin and another ends. Limit or line over which you will not allow anyone to cross because of the negative impact of its being crossed … [Read more...]
Excess is Not the Same as Success
Excess is Not the Same as Success “When success is equated with excess, the ambition for excess wrecks us.” —Switchfoot, American Dream We live in a complicated world—one that has confused excess with success. We desire lasting significance and influence and impact, but spend most of our … [Read more...]
A Father For Every Child
I have always been fascinated by nature. Especially interesting to me is the story of the bull alpha elephants. On the Nature Channel, I have watched as a group of young male elephants and their mothers were separated from the older males who were then killed by the game preserve experts merely to … [Read more...]
Caring for Elderly Parents
In Loving Memory of Max E. Baker, my Father {September 24, 1924 – February 11, 2001} When our parents come to a stage when they require assisted living or a nursing home, we, along with the professionals in these homes, are considered caregivers. Becoming a caregiver to aging parents means … [Read more...]
Changes
A blessed New Year, dear reader! A Need For Positive Change Our year ended in tragedy with the horrendous killing of innocent children and adults in Connecticut. We all need to believe and pray there will be changes made for the better in helping the mentally ill, permitting God in schools, … [Read more...]
Courage in the Face of Fear
"Franklin D. Roosevelt identified fear as a powerful enemy lurking within – an enemy that can strip away a person’s vitality and vision, and replace it with the chill of self-doubt that leads to defeat." For years, beginning in my childhood, fear was an all too familiar feeling. Alcoholism and … [Read more...]
Forgiveness
Do you long for true healing in a relationship? There are 11 crucial steps toward forgiveness, and healing cannot begin until all eleven steps are taken. Sadly, many of my clients hang on to number nine and refuse to budge from there. Little do they realize the pain and agony they bring to their own … [Read more...]