by Roger Jones | May 11, 2021 | WGA Blog
In my last blog, I introduced the topic of contempt and how we can use it to cope with painful experiences. We do this by either placing the focus of our anger onto ourselves (self-contempt) or by placing it onto others through the symbols they represent. I shared...
by Mary Heathman | May 4, 2021 | WGA Blog
As hard as it is for me to admit that I have needs, it is nonetheless true that not only do I need others, but they need me. We need each other, and this a good thing—by God’s design–for our mutual benefit. As God said in Genesis, “It is not good for man to be...
by Scott Kingry | Apr 27, 2021 | WGA Blog
The Long and Winding Road of Recovery We’ve had quite the journey in these past 4 blogs with an overview of how recovery from abuse might look. I’d like to thank my patient readers for walking with me through these long and winding articles. I’d also like to thank...
by Adam Skinner | Apr 20, 2021 | WGA Blog
“What does this inkblot look like to you?” “You need to get in touch with your inner child.” “But how does that make you feel?” Cliches and caricatures. It’s what most of us who have never seen a therapist think therapy is like. And, to be honest, if they were...
by Roger Jones | Apr 13, 2021 | WGA Blog
If you’ve been reading our articles for any length of time, you have probably noticed some references to Dan Allender and his book The Wounded Heart. WGA periodically offers a specialized focus group for those dealing with the effects of abuse called Survivors of...
by Mary Heathman | Apr 6, 2021 | Family & Friends, WGA Blog
The first time I realized I was way behind schedule in my parenting, Debbie was five and starting Kindergarten in a few days. I had taken a week’s vacation to help her learn the route to her school, how to work with the crossing guard as she crossed sixth avenue in...
