Chewing the cud: Rumination can lead to ruination …
Chewing the cud can ruin your life. Huh? “Chewing the cud” is a phrase used to refer to rumination, the act of turning thoughts over and over […]
23
Aug
2023
Articles by Dr. James Scott, Jr.
Scott Free Clinic Blog
22
Aug
2023
An adult version of “red light, green light” for living a safe, healthy life …
“Unchaining” from an addiction is a challenge for anyone facing such an issue, and for many it will be one of the toughest trials in their lives. […]
21
Aug
2023
A cognitive restructuring technique to help you kill the ANTs …
A foundational truth to human behavior is this: Our thoughts create our emotions, and the combination of our thoughts and emotions creates our behavior. So, if you […]
17
Aug
2023
An earthly reward to enjoy here and now …
We human beings like receiving. Whether it’s gifts or rewards, we delight in receiving them. Yes, the Bible tells us “… it is more blessed to give […]
16
Aug
2023
A potent dollop of truth …
If I could only share one passage of scripture with a person, which passage that would be would depend on the person, their current relationship status with […]
15
Aug
2023
A simple stress interruption technique …
For parents across the country, just the idea of a new school year starting — and the overflowing schedules that’s likely to mean — is an inducement […]
14
Aug
2023
The whole “forest and trees” thing is real …
We like to joke that some people “can’t see the forest because of the all the trees.” The phrase suggests a person who isn’t seeing something that’s […]
10
Aug
2023
Why are some people so volatile?
Have you ever had a relationship with a volatile person? You know, the kind of person where you think you have to “walk on eggshells” around for […]
09
Aug
2023
Christian, you can call off the search …
Americans in the 21st century highly exalt the individual, and the individual’s personal opinion. There’s multiple problems with that, not less than the fact no human is […]
08
Aug
2023
The problem with trying to “manage” conflict …
Tucked away in the Old Testament book of Amos is a profound question with a powerful implication for any kind of relationship. The question comprises the single-sentence […]