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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

In Off the Couch Conversations we've been exploring the differences between "affirming" therapy and client-centered Carl Rogers "unconditional positive regard". We broke down the APAs def. of unconditional positive regard and compared it to Webster's definition of affirming, discussing where a counselors natural human bias should remain within the therapy office.

Recently we learned of reports of a local group of counselors refusing treatment to inquiring clients due to their perceived political leanings. As counselors it's important to be aware of your own limits to treatment whether they be religious, personal expertise and training, and moral or ethical codes. Upon these various reasons, it may be incumbent upon a clinician to refer a client to a provider better suited to meet their needs.

The question we will be exploring is as follows:

Do you feel opposing political views should fall within the category of justifiable reasons to refuse services to a client and how should that be navigated if it is?

08/10/2026

Why we believe counselors should be an empty canvas, offering unconditional positive regard, while protecting a safe space for our clients to discover and seek Truth...because we maintain faith in this.

(1)People value what they discover; not what is handed to them with little to no effort.

(2)The Truth is not hidden. If we give people the space to seek Truth free of anyone's personal bias or agenda, they will find it. Matthew 7:7

The Truth: 19They know the truth about God because he has made it obvious to them. 20 For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through everything God made, they can clearly see his invisible qualities—His eternal power and divine nature. So they have no excuse for not knowing God. Romans 1:19-20

It is truly a beautiful thing to support someone, encourage them unconditionally, and see The Counselor do His work.

08/03/2026

Great resource!

07/07/2026

Should parents set clear household boundaries before a new partner moves in? If so...what should they be?

This is the topic of discussion in our radio segment "Off the Couch Conversations" Friday at 4p on 92.3FM and we want you in the show!

You can be involved in our radio show every Friday where we read some of your responses and have an open discussion on the air and on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/.

07/04/2026

06/08/2026

Motivation Monday:
Imagine the bully is in your own head. There is no greater enemy than the one in your own head. Conquer that and nothing can hold you back.

Here’s some motivation. 😉 Happy Monday!

No more fear. No more doubt.

Then follow it up with Undefeated in case you needed to be reminded. Nothing keeps you down unless you allow it.

https://youtu.be/di9KMaykrIE?si=_5bh9N6XWiBh7iRx

Undefeated by All Good Things

The official video for Shinedown's "Bully" from the album, 'Amaryll...

05/25/2026

Celebrating our freedom on this Memorial Day; a freedom that was bought by the willing service and sacrifice of those who came before. Thank you to all the fallen soldiers who gave the ultimate for our freedom. May we always remember, and never compromise.
Proud to be an American.

05/20/2026

Listen live on KICK 92.3 FM and on https://www.youtube.com/ to find out how to spot manipulative tactics selling the high paying bias, and learn how to develop foundational truths to challenge them.

What did you guys think of Mr. Edward Bernays, nephew of Signmund Freud and his "invisible governors"?

"The Conscious and intelligent manipulation of the organized habits and options of the masses is an important element in democratic society. Those who manipulate this unseen mechanism of society constitute an invisible government which is the true ruling power of our country...We are governed, our minds are molded, our tastes are formed, our ideas suggested, largely by men we have never heard of...It is why who pull the wires which control the public mind."

Tune in to hear more on Fridays from 4-5pm on KICK 92.3FM or on on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/

05/12/2026

Check out episode 1 of Counseling Beyond the Couch every Friday 4-5pm on KICK 92.3 and on YouTube. https://youtu.be/rH6FWAeqtMY
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