Relationships & Marriage
Shame (Encore)
Posted on April 5, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Encore: Everyone has some shame. It can diminish our happiness. How do we understand and better deal with our own sense of shame? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 40 years of counseling experience.
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Read MoreWhy Some Men Are Abusive
Posted on March 8, 2023 by Liz Dederich
One out of four men in a committed relationship are physically or emotionally abusive. What are the roots for this abuse? How can men be treated to stop the cycle that may have started in their own childhood? Dick’s guest, Darald Hanusa, is Senior Lecturer Emeritus at the UW-Madison School of Social Work and a […]
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Read MoreWhen Your Spouse is an Addict
Posted on February 8, 2023 by Liz Dederich
Approximately 20 million Americans struggle with alcohol or drug use disorder. What are the consequences of being the partner of an addict? What are the best strategies to help deal with a loved one’s addiction? Dick’s guest is Jack Gieche, LPC who has specialized in issues dealing with addiction and families.
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Read MoreAdults Dealing with Toxic Parents (Encore)
Posted on November 23, 2022 by Liz Dederich
The pain of having a toxic parent doesn’t end when you grow up. What is a toxic parent? How can the adult child end or reduce the suffering a toxic parent can inflict? Dick’s guest, Lesa Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreFear of Intimacy
Posted on October 26, 2022 by Liz Dederich
40% of Americans admit to loneliness, even those in long term relationships. For some, that loneliness could be from a fear of intimacy. What are the reasons for this fear and what can be done to overcome it? Dick’s guest is Dr. Avigail Lev, a licensed Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and co-author of two books, including […]
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Read MoreEncore: Subtle Emotional Abuse
Posted on July 20, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Encore: What constitutes emotional abuse? What are the most common patterns of subtle emotional abuse? What is the healthy response for a victim of emotional abuse? Dick’s guest is Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW, a sociologist, teacher, trainer, author and psychotherapist. Her areas of clinical expertise include personality disorders, the treatment of trauma, crisis intervention, and suicide risk […]
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Read MoreNarcissistic Abuse Recovery
Posted on February 16, 2022 by Liz Dederich
Imagine choosing to live with a partner who is charming and charismatic yet you find yourself in a toxic relationship. This can happen if your partner has Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). Dick’s guest Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer and author of The Five Step Exit: The Skills You Need to Leave a […]
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Read MoreMust Ask Questions Before Marriage
Posted on February 2, 2022 by Liz Dederich
What are the tough questions you and your partner need to explore before you commit long term? Dick’s guest is Michael Reddin, a Licensed Professional Counselor and Clinical Director at Westside Psychotherapy in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MoreCo-Parenting
Posted on November 24, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Co-parenting after the end of a relationship can be a challenging proposition, yet it is possible to do so successfully by avoiding common mistakes. Dick’s guest is Dr. Ken Waldron, a Clinical Psychologist with over 40 years experience working with divorced families. He is also Author of several books, including “The Co-Parenting Workbook.”
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Read MoreDate Smart
Posted on November 10, 2021 by Liz Dederich
Clinical Psychologist and Author, Dr. Carla Marie Manly, joins Dick to discuss tips on how to navigate dating from her latest book, Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships & Love Fearlessly.
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Read MoreConsequential Strangers
Posted on September 30, 2021 by Liz Dederich
The quality of our relationships with family and close friends may be the biggest contributor to contentment but how important is the quality of social ties with people not part of the family and close friends group? Dick’s guest is award-winning journalist Melinda Blau, who has written several books on the importance of quality relationships […]
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Read MoreAdults Dealing with Toxic Parents
Posted on April 28, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
ENCORE PRESENTATION The pain of having a toxic parent doesn’t end when you grow up. What is a toxic parent? How can the adult child end or reduce the suffering a toxic parent can inflict? Dick’s guest, Lesa Fischer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Madison, Wisconsin.
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Read MorePersonality Types & Relationships
Posted on March 3, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
How does the combination of different personality types affect relationships? How can the right and wrong combination of personalties help or hurt your relationship? Dick’s guest, Merrick Rosenberg, is the co-founder of Take Flight Learning and the author of The Chameleon: Life-Changing Wisdom for Anyone with a Personality or Knows Someone Who Does.
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Read MoreBringing Lessons of Singlehood to Marriage
Posted on January 20, 2021 by Dick Goldberg
Freedom, independence and self-exploration are some of the benefits of being single. How can you hold onto these positives while also being in a committed relationship? Dick’s guests are Diana Gasperoni, LCSW-R and Founder of Be.Well. Psychotherapy Group and Ednisha Saulsbury, LCSW specializing in in couples therapy.
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Read MoreIntimacy in the Workplace
Posted on November 4, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Dick’s guest, Founder and CEO of Choose People Kris Boesch, explains why closeness and intimacy between employees leads to a more successful organization and how to achieve it.
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Read MoreA Healthy Relationship with Yourself
Posted on September 9, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
How to enrich your life by nourishing your relationship with yourself. Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Choosing Me Now: Letting go of what doesn’t work to make room for what does and Secrets of Happy Couples.
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Read MoreThe Keys to a Happy Marriage
Posted on August 26, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
What are the true secrets for a happy and fulfilling marriage? Dick’s guest is Kim Olver, Founder and President of Coaching for Excellence and the author of several books including Secrets of Happy Couples.
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Read MoreApplying Tough Love to Marriage
Posted on July 1, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Kindness and love are not enough to make a marriage work. Sometimes looking out for number one can lead to a healthier twosome. Dick’s guest is Dr. Larry Larrabee, a psychologist with over 30 years of counseling experience.
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Read MoreComing Out of Quarantine
Posted on May 27, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
How can we take lessons and benefits from staying at home to improve our relationships and ourselves as we transition to a new normal? Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness.
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Read MoreDomestic Abuse During Lockdown
Posted on April 29, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
What the abused need to understand and know for self protection and survival during this crisis. Dick’s guest, Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer and author of The Five Step Exit.
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Read MoreMaintaining Your Mental Health During the Pandemic
Posted on April 8, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Dick’s guest is Katherine Jansen-Byrkit, Psychotherapist, LPC, MPH and author of River to Ocean: Living in the Flow of Wakefulness.
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Read MoreHealthy Relationships
Posted on February 26, 2020 by Dick Goldberg
Healthy relationships are essential for good mental health. What are the components to healthy relationships and what’s the number one skill to building those relationships? Dick’s guest is Dr. Carla Manly, author of Joy from Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend.
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Read MoreSkillful Parenting
Posted on November 20, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
A psychologist suggests why the recent rise in depression and anxiety in today’s youth reflects current parenting style. Dick’s guest is Dr. Larry Larrabee, a psychologist with 30 plus years of practice specializing in children and families and the author of Satisfaction in Parenting.
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Read MoreThe Dating Expert
Posted on May 8, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
Rich Gosse, author of nine books on dating, including The Donald Trump Syndrome: Why Women Choose the Wrong Men to Love, joins Dick to share insights into what you might not know about successfully dating today.
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Read MoreFinding Your Soulmate
Posted on March 13, 2019 by Dick Goldberg
What is a soulmate? How do you find your soulmate? Is a happy, fulfilling relationship guaranteed? Dick’s guest is Judith Costa, a life coach, author, speaker and psychotherapist.
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Read MoreNegative People and How to Successfully Deal with Them
Posted on September 13, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Dr. Tina Hallis, author of Sharpen Your Positive Edge, shares who these negative people are, what effects they can have on other people and 7 tips to stay immune.
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Read MoreDomestic Abuse
Posted on June 6, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Domestic abuse affects all classes, races and genders. An expert and a survivor of domestic abuse share their experiences and insights on this subject. Dick’s guests are Faye Zemel, Director of Prevention and Community Programs for Domestic Abuse Intervention Services (DAIS) and Keena Atkinson, a survivor of domestic abuse.
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Read MoreLiving with a Personality Disordered Partner
Posted on April 11, 2018 by Liz Dederich
Why do people choose such a troubled partner? How can they cope with the challenges in relationships with a partner who has a personality disorder? When is it best to get out? Dick’s guest, Dr. Jim McGloin, has over 30 years of experience in couples counseling.
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Read MorePreMarital Counseling by Professionals
Posted on November 22, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Premarital counseling is often required by the clergy who will soon perform the ceremony. However, couples in premarital counseling by licensed therapists is growing. What questions are raised in professional premarital counseling? What are the red flags that suggest caution? Dick’s guest is Linda Lewis Griffith, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the author of […]
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Read MoreMay December Marriage
Posted on October 25, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Approximately 10% of marriages are between people 11 years or more apart in age. What are the unique problems as well as the benefits of May December marriage? Dick’s guest, Linda Lewis Griffith is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and is the author of two books and numerous articles in the field of marriage […]
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Read MoreElements of a Successful Marriage
Posted on September 13, 2017 by Liz Dederich
How you choose your mate may be as important as what you do once you’re married to make a successful marriage. How do you choose the right mate? What can you do to make marriage richer and more fulfilling? Dick’s guests are Dr. Jim McGloin and Licensed Clinical Social Worker Lesa Fischer, who have 50 years of […]
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Read MoreEnhancing Relationships
Posted on August 30, 2017 by Liz Dederich
Dick’s guest offers numerous ideas on how to improve relationships and how to transform yourself in the process. Susan Young is a motivational speaker, lecturer and author of “Release the Power of Re3: 77 Ways to Create Positive Change & Transformation.”
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Read MoreLessons from Couples Counseling
Posted on July 19, 2017 by Liz Dederich
In explaining how he helps couples, Dick Goldberg, LCSW and host of Insights, shares some of his methods in couples counseling that can help get past anger and move to “companionate” love. Guest host Amber Ault is a Ph.D., MSW, clinical sociologist, teacher, trainer, author of The Five Step Exit and previous guest of Insights.
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Read MoreSubtle Emotional Abuse
Posted on June 7, 2017 by Liz Dederich
What constitutes emotional abuse? What are the most common patterns of subtle emotional abuse? What is the healthy response for a victim of emotional abuse? Dick’s guest is Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW, a sociologist, teacher, trainer, author and psychotherapist. Her areas of clinical expertise include personality disorders, the treatment of trauma, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
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Read MoreWhen Women Abuse Men
Posted on April 12, 2017 by Liz Dederich
It happens more often than expected. Why does it happen? How often is it actually physical vs. emotional abuse? Dick’s guest is Amber Ault, Ph.D., MSW, a sociologist, teacher, trainer, author and psychotherapist. Her areas of clinical expertise include personality disorders, the treatment of trauma, crisis intervention, and suicide risk assessment.
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Read MoreThe Five Love Languages
Posted on June 22, 2016 by Liz Dederich
For all of us, we feel loved by one of five love languages. Knowing which one you and your partner respond to is critical to a successful relationship. Dick’s guest is Susan Young, author, lecturer and motivational speaker.
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Read MoreHooking Up on Campus
Posted on March 30, 2016 by TSC Admin
Is this the new normal? What’s it all about? Is it healthy? Dick’s guest is Dr. Kathleen Bogle, author of “Hooking Up on Campus: Sex, Dating & Relationships on Campus.”
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Read MoreFinding Your Best Mate
Posted on March 2, 2016 by Liz Dederich
It’s much more than checking items off a list. Dr. Jim McGloin joins Dick to discuss the tricks, traps and whatever to avoid in finding your life partner.
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Read MoreLeaving Toxic Relationships
Posted on February 17, 2016 by Liz Dederich
Thinking about Leaving a Toxic Relationship? In this podcast, clinical sociologist Amber Ault, author of The Five Step Exit, discusses how to leave a toxic partner. Amber begins the discussion by describing the toxic partner: “Partners who are toxic..are very inclined to do something we call intermittent reinforcement. They are nice sometimes. Sometimes they are great […]
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Read MorePolyamorous Relationships
Posted on February 3, 2016 by TSC Admin
How common are they? How is it possible they work out? Dick’s guest is Lesa Fischer, a psychotherapist who emphasizes couples counseling and currently has 15 clients in polyamorous relationships.
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Read MoreTeenagers
Posted on November 25, 2015 by Liz Dederich
Understanding and parenting children through pre-adolescence, adolescence and college age years. Dick’s guest is author, family and child psychologist and Psychology Today columnist Dr. Carl Pickhardt, who wrote “Surviving Your Child’s Adolescence.”
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Read MoreWhen to Divorce
Posted on October 28, 2015 by Liz Dederich
When to divorce? With over half of marriages ending in divorce, are people too quick to call it quits? When should you work and fight for your marriage and when to divorce? In this podcast,Dr. Jim McGloin, who has over 30 years of experience in couples counseling and Lesa Fischer, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker discuss […]
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Read MoreInvasive Parenting
Posted on December 17, 2014 by TSC Admin
Invasive parenting is more and more common in America. Why is it happening and how is it affecting these kids as they grow up? Dick’s guest wrote the groundbreaking book “A Nation of Wimps: The High Cost of Invasive Parenting.” Hara Estroff Marano is also editor-at-large of Psychology Today and author of many articles as […]
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Read MoreGay Marriage Today
Posted on April 16, 2014 by TSC Admin
In what areas are straight and gay marriage very different and where are they the same? What has changed the most over the years? Dick’s guests are Reverend Eldonna Hazen, Minister of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and performs pre-marital counseling as part of her duties, and Dr. Dennis Christoffersen, a psychologist at the […]
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Read MoreWhen Your Life Partner is Troubled
Posted on April 2, 2014 by TSC Admin
What is the impact on one partner when the other has mental health issues? How do you deal with a depressed, anxious or addicted mate? Lauren Papp, Associate Professor of Human Development & Family Studies at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is Dick’s guest. For more information about Professor Papp, please visit mywebspace.wisc.edu/papp/web
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Read MoreSecrets
Posted on March 5, 2014 by TSC Admin
Are secrets always a bad idea or is it sometimes wise to keep them locked away? Dick’s guest, Dr. Tamara Affifi is an expert in family communications and has researched and written on the subject of privacy, secrets, disclosure and avoidance. She is Professor of Communication Studies at the University of Iowa.
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Read MorePremarital Counseling by Clergy
Posted on February 19, 2014 by TSC Admin
Exploring the benefits of examining the strengths and challenges of an impending marriage with your clergy. Is it a must or can the truly happy couple just head to the altar? Dick’s guests are Reverend Michael Schuler, longtime senior minister of one of the largest Unitarian Universalist congregations in America and Reverend Eldonna Hazen, newly […]
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Read MoreHelping Others in Emotional Crisis
Posted on October 2, 2013 by TSC Admin
How do you help someone experiencing an emotional crisis, such as depression, alcohol abuse, an eating disorder or being suicidal? Dick’s guests, Cindy Johnson and Dan Muxfeld, talk about Mental Health First Aid, a program that helps the public identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. The eight-hour, nationwide […]
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Read MoreThe “Good” Divorce With Kids
Posted on January 31, 2013 by TSC Admin
Psychologist, researcher and lecturer Dr. Ken Waldron returns to discuss the best and most productive ways to deal with disputes over children and custody in divorce.
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Read MoreThe “Good” Divorce
Posted on January 22, 2013 by TSC Admin
While divorce always involves loss, stress and pain, there are techniques and ideas that can buffer these issues, as well as make a favorable long term outcome more likely. Psychologist, researcher and lecturer Dr. Ken Waldron shares his experience and knowledge from 30 years in this field.
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Read MoreSuccessful Dating: 10 Vital Tips
Posted on January 1, 2013 by TSC Admin
In this to-the-point 15 minute podcast Dick shares ten tips that will increase your chances of finding a great life partner. The ideas are the basis of a workshop offered to students at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Read MorePremarital Counseling
Posted on December 6, 2012 by TSC Admin
Why do it? Who should get it? How do marriage counselors work compared to clergy? Dr. Don Ferguson, author of “Reptiles in Love”, long term couples’ counselor and premarital workshop leader shares his knowledge and experience. For more information about Dr. Ferguson, please visit inrelationships.com
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Read MoreEffective Couples Counseling
Posted on September 5, 2012 by TSC Admin
All couples have their struggles but when is help from a couples counselor in order? Dick explores what techniques effective counselors use and how to know if your counselor is right or wrong for you. Dick’s guest, Dr. Don Ferguson is the author of the book “Reptiles in Love” and has been counseling couples for […]
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Read MoreCouples and Toxic Fighting
Posted on August 23, 2012 by TSC Admin
Understanding why nice people in loving relationships can have nasty toxic fights. Dick’s guest is Dr. Don Ferguson, author of the book “Reptiles in Love”. The book takes an in-depth look at why almost all couples experience this toxic fighting and how to navigate conflicts more productively. Dr. Ferguson has been counseling couples for 30 […]
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Read MorePart 2: Relationship Enhancement
Posted on July 11, 2012 by TSC Admin
Psychologist Dr. Deborah Hoffman returns to continue the discussion of ways to make your marriage or intimate relationship a greater source of joy and love.
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Read MoreRelationship Enhancement
Posted on July 7, 2012 by TSC Admin
Facts, techniques and ideas to bring more joy, less conflict and more love to your relationship. Dr. Deborah Hoffman, psychologist, past UW-Madison faculty and author of “The Win-Win in Relationship Workshop – Steps to True Intimacy” discusses how to enhance your relationship.
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Read MoreAffairs and Repairs
Posted on June 4, 2012 by TSC Admin
Why do affairs happen? How common are they? Is a relationship repairable after the affair is over? Dr. Deborah Hoffman, psychologist and past University of Wisconsin-Madison faculty member with 30 years of experience counseling couples, explores these issues with Dick. For more information on Dr. Deborah Hoffman, please visit: madisoncounselingservices.com
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Read MoreStress Management
Posted on March 14, 2012 by TSC Admin
We all have stress. Some is toxic and some is healthy. Author, expert and lecturer Patricia Clason returns to help us learn to react to stress in a healthier way. For more information about this topic or Patricia Clason, please visit http://www.patriciaclason.com/
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Read MoreManaging Anger: Yours and Others
Posted on March 7, 2012 by TSC Admin
Dr. Darald Hanusa has 33 years of experience treating abusive men and counseling their survivors. He travels nationally, lecturing on domestic violence and anger management, as well as training therapists on this topic.
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Read MoreForgiveness: The Science and The Benefits
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Forgiveness is really for the benefit of the person injured. So many people suffer for many years from their anger at those who hurt them. Dick’s guest, UW professor Dr. Robert Enright is the author of seven books on forgiveness and the founder and director of the International Forgiveness Institute, Inc.
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Read MoreSocial Skills “Secrets”
Posted on February 6, 2012 by TSC Admin
How to be a more likeable person. Therapist, author and “Insights” host Dick Goldberg shares “The Ten Simple Secrets of Being Liked By Almost Everybody”, from his published article on social skills. This information can enhance your confidence with others, your social life,and even your marriage.
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Read MoreMen Who Batter
Posted on November 28, 2011 by TSC Admin
Why do some men resort to physical violence with their partner? Why do women pick these guys and why do they stay with them? What stops this domestic violence and can men be “cured”? Dick’s guest, Dr. Darald Hanusa is a Board Certified Diplomate (BCD) in Clinical Social Work and is licensed in the State of […]
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