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March 24, 2023
Title: Help and Hope for Single Parents
Topic: Single Parenting
Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org
Most single parents did not plan to raise their kids alone. It is definitely a hard life.
Today Focus on the Family counselor
Rob Jackson shares hope and encouragement to single parents. He also encourages other family members, friends, co-workers, and church members to help singe parents as often as they can.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
How many children in the US live in a single-parent family?
Are many single parents overwhelmed?
How can the parent and child/children cope with grief and loss while avoiding bitterness? Rob Jackson reminds parents to model what they hope to see in their child.
Is it difficult to create a stable environment in a single-parent home? Rob shares some great tips for creating a stable environment, such as assembling a “care team”.
How can others help those living in a single-family household?
Do many single parents neglect to keep themselves physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy? Rob has some more great suggestions for single parents.
How can single parents help their children thrive? Is church attendance vital?
How can the church help single parents and their children?
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December 20, 2022
Title: Managing Stress During the Holidays
Topic: Mental Health
Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org
The holidays are an extra-busy time for most people, causing overwhelming stress in the young and old alike.
Rob Jackson is a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family. Today, Rob offers some helpful advice on how to keep our stress levels down during the holidays, urging “self-care habits” – getting enough sleep, eating reasonably well, and regular exercise.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
How can we manage the build-up of stress in our lives?
How can we navigate this busy season? Rob reminds us to have realistic expectations and stresses the importance of “living in the moment”.
Must we give up control of the things we can’t control?
How can we help other family members cope? Rob discusses what he does to help his own family reduce their stress levels.
Do our children and grandchildren become stressed, too?
How can rest/stillness help keep our stress levels down? Rob reminds us that even adults need a “time-out!” Go outside and regroup. Find a quiet room and rest.
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August 18, 2022
Title: Hope and Help for Mental Health
Topic: Mental Health
Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org
Over 27 million adults with mental health issues in the US are going without treatment.
Whether one is struggling with depression, battling trauma, or working through marital or family conflict, finding a good therapist can be tough.
Rob Jackson is a licensed counselor with Focus on the Family. Today he offers hope and encouragement to those who are battling mental health issues, reminding us that we are not alone.
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Focus on the Family or call 1.800.AFAMILY.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Do many people think they are all alone – that no one else is struggling like they are?
Are there specifics signs of depression and anxiety to look for in our friends and family – and even in ourselves? Rob discusses constant worry, sudden weight loss or gain, trouble sleeping, loss of concentration, feelings of despair, mood swings, and anger issues.
Where is a good place to begin seeking help? Rob explains how Focus on the Family can help.
Should Christians look for a Christian counselor and/or treatment center?
What questions should a person ask a potential counselor? Rob has some great suggestions, including asking the therapist if they have ever been in counseling themselves.
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July 23, 2019
Title: When You Don’t Like Your Adult Child’s Spouse
Topic: Family Issues
Discussed by Rob Jackson
with Focus on the Family www.Family.org
Your son/daughter brings home a person they want to spend the rest of their life.
The problem: you don’t like the person they’ve chosen! What do you do?
Rob Jackson is a counselor at Focus on the Family. He offers some advice. And guess what? Spoiler Alert: Rob Jackson is not a perfect person!
Questions/Issues Discussed:
Why did Rob Jackson approach this subject through Focus on the Family?
Do the parents or the children (adult couple) usually approach Rob Jackson with this issue?
Is this an issue that only affects non-believers?
Why does Rob suggest the parents offer the olive branch?
What advice does the Bible offer?
Do people involved need to stick it out for the long-haul?
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