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Topic: A Christian counselor feels shame that her marriage is a mess

By Leslie Vernick | July 25, 2011 |

Dear Blogging Friends, I am very excited to announce I am going to be offering some personal one-on-one coaching. Here are just some of the results you will receive. Gain greater clarity on your life’s difficulties and how to handle them from God’s perspective, Develop deeper closeness and connection with God Become more compassionate towards yourself and others Find the…

Topic: My ex-husband is threatening suicide. What do I do?

By Leslie Vernick | July 18, 2011 |

Hello friends, Today I’m in sunny California, getting ready to leave for home in a few hours. I’ve been babysitting my beautiful granddaughter for the weekend. We’ve had a great time getting to know one another. Grandchildren are the best! Today’s Question: I was in a dysfunctional marriage for 35 years. My husband was emotionally destructive and a big manipulator.…

Topic: Crazy Making Behaviors

By Leslie Vernick | July 12, 2011 |

Good Monday friends, I have some exciting news to share with you. I have been invited to be a regular blogger (2 x a month) for the Association of Biblical Counselors. I am going to be blogging about the same topics that I’ve addressed in this blog for years, but gearing it toward counselors and pastors who need to know…

Topic: My husband’s a sex addict and chronic liar. How do I tell our mutual church friends why I’m divorcing him.

By Leslie Vernick | July 4, 2011 |

Happy Fourth of July Everyone, I hope you are enjoying your long weekend. I did. This has been one of the most relaxing summers I’ve had in a while. No deadlines looming and it’s a nice break. I’ve got some exciting news I want to share with you but am going to wait until the final details are ironed out.…

Topic: Challenging Your Counselor

By Leslie Vernick | June 27, 2011 |

Good Morning: This weekend I did nothing. Well not exactly nothing, but I went to the beach with 3 girlfriends with no agenda, no projects, no deadlines, no schedule. We just did what we felt like which was nothing but sit and read. It was a nice break in a hectic life and a beautiful weekend. There is something about…

Topic: Who has the Final Say?

By Leslie Vernick | June 20, 2011 |

Hi Everyone, I’ve been in Chicago this weekend for my niece’s wedding. I love to see two individuals in love join their hearts and lives together. What a blessing to be a part this special celebration. I danced with my 81 year old father – which was great fun. Look to my Facebook page to see some pictures which I…

Topic: Is this an emotionally destructive relationship?

By Leslie Vernick | June 13, 2011 |

Good morning friends, Hope you had a great weekend. This was the first weekend in a long time that I did not have a writing deadline to work on and it felt wonderful. I cleaned closets, rode my scooter to the park, read and was still. I need those lazy days to recharge, don’t you? Several years ago I discovered…

Topic: Setting Boundaries

By Leslie Vernick | June 7, 2011 |

Hello Everyone, This week has been a busy week working on a chapter for a book tentatively titled, Transformative Spiritual Interventions in Christian Counseling and Caregiving. I am just one of the contributors but I covet your prayers as I finish up this week writing this chapter on using The TRUTH Principle as a model of counseling. This week on…

Topic: Can I Set Boundaries with An Abusive Spouse?

By Leslie Vernick | May 30, 2011 |

Happy Memorial Day Friends, I have never had the privilege of serving our in our country’s armed forces but I want to thank those who have. It is a supreme sacrifice to be willing to lay down your life for the freedoms we often take for granted in this country. I have traveled to many third world countries and I…