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5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR SON WITH ANGER

Posted on September 5, 2017December 1, 2017 by Mark Vander Ley in Children

I regularly encounter families that are struggling to assist a pre-teen or teenage son with managing his anger. I have encountered it so often that I have made the focus of my practice working with adolescent males. The unfortunate thing about anger is that it often gets a bad rap. Yes, sometimes anger is expressed … Continue reading 5 WAYS TO HELP YOUR SON WITH ANGER →

What is EMDR?

Posted on August 28, 2017February 14, 2019 by Mark Vander Ley in Uncategorized

If you are looking for EMDR in Quincy, IL then you have come to the right place. I have been getting a lot of calls lately regarding my use of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). It seems that word has gotten around about the effectiveness of this treatment and that more people are searching … Continue reading What is EMDR? →

The Three Biggest Challenges of Christian Fatherhood

Posted on August 21, 2017December 1, 2017 by Mark Vander Ley in Children, Connection, Uncategorized

I recently read a report on the “State of Biblical Fatherhood”. This report was based on a survey that Manhood Journey asked members of their online community to complete. The survey received responses from 274 fathers most of whom are Christians. Although this survey was not conducted as a scientific research endeavor it does offer … Continue reading The Three Biggest Challenges of Christian Fatherhood →

5 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse

Posted on August 5, 2017December 1, 2017 by Mark Vander Ley in Connection

Connection with our children is crucial, however research also shows that the relationship between a child’s parents is also very important for childhood outcomes. Beyond that having a connection with your spouse just makes married life more enjoyable and rewarding. Here are five simple ways to connect with your spouse Plan a Date night: Be … Continue reading 5 Ways to Connect With Your Spouse →

5 Ways to Connect With Your Son

Posted on July 30, 2017December 1, 2017 by Mark Vander Ley in Children, Connection, Uncategorized

Parenting is all about connecting with your children. Sometimes we want to make it about obedience, education, success or love. But, really all of those things follow from connection. If you are connected to your son he will obey you. Connection with your son increases his chance at success in school, relationships and work. The … Continue reading 5 Ways to Connect With Your Son →