Comfort and Counsel

Send us Fan MailWhat do you say when your child comes home hurt, embarrassed, and worn down from being picked on?In this episode of Comfort and Counsel, we step inside a father-and-son pickup truck conversation with a 13-year-old boy who is being bullied because he is short. Using Helaman 5:12, we explore how parents, counselors, and leaders can help a child feel understood, find wisdom that applies to his problem, find out "What Would God Say?, and begin building confidence on the rock of Jesus Christ.

Send us Fan MailWhen your child comes to you carrying heartbreak and pain, it can be hard to know what to say. Using AI as a thoughtful research assistant to help answer the question, “What would God say?” this podcast which is about a middle school teacher in rural Texas. It teaches you how to combine the best counseling psychology strategies I developed over 30 years of clinical experience with the power of God’s word. You will learn 5 simple steps to offer emotional support, seek wisdom and the words of God, and help your child or client find inspired next steps and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 

Send us Fan MailHow do you bridle your natural man or woman?  How do you reign in yourself from thoughts and behaviors that are taking you down a destructive path?  I'm hoping to illustrate how Mosiah 3:19, which I used to think of as a prickly scripture, is a real gem to help yourself or those you love.

Send us Fan MailA Father who's 14 year old is so depressed that she thinks about taking her life, finds peace and strength in the Savior.  These two scriptures are good for anyone facing a tough challenge.

Send us Fan MailWhat are some great scriptures to help someone who is being bullied or emotionally abused?  Actually todays scripture, Alma 7:11-12 can help with a myriad of problems.  Listen to see an example of how to use it most effectively.

Send us Fan MailWhat do you say when you or someone you love is saying and thinking, I'm worthless.I'm not good enough.I'm not important.I can't compete.In this episode I teach you to use the 4W's  Worries, Wisdom, Word and Why with Peyton a 15 year old who struggles with her worth and the volleyball team and social media.

Send us Fan MailOne of the most difficult and painful things a parent has to face is when a child choses not to follow the Savior.   It's so hard to know if what you are doing is the right thing to do. This week's episode is the 4W's to help a parent who is grieving.

Send us Fan MailWhat do you say when all that criticism, all those negative things the kids say to your child at school is really getting her down?  One of my parents tells the story of using the 4W's to help her hurting daughter.  If you'd had success with CLTS, I encourage you to share it with me!   [email protected]

Send us Fan MailWhen someone you love is discouraged should you try to cheer them up?  Be positive and encourage emotional resilience?  In this episode we talk about how sometimes that's not the most effective thing to do.   If a child does not feel listened to, they are not ready to hear your wisdom.

Send us Fan MailYou might ask yourself, If I believe the scriptures are the words of God, why can't I use them when I'm trying to counsel someone I love.  In this podcast we'll discuss how to use the scriptures to help people in perhaps ways you've never used before.

Send us Fan MailHey Parents or anyone who'd like to Counsel Like the Savior.  Here's a podcast to help you bring comfort, hope and real change to those you care about.For about 25 years I tried counseling without using the scriptures.  Then I found someone I couldn't help without using them. To help you become a better listener and develop compassion, I will introduce you to the 4W's of counseling like the Savior, WorriesWisdomWordWhy