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Intentionality and Social Media

Posted by Mark Sanders in Uncategorized 23 Views

Intentionality and Social Media By Mark R. Sanders LPC, CACIII Catholic Charities of Denver’s St. Raphael Counseling  I have a love and hate relationship with the internet. I must admit

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How can I form my child into a responsible human being?

How can I form my child into a responsible human being?

Posted by Mark Sanders in Children 1265 Views

I hear many parent complaints of their children acting entitled, “running the roost,” and being disrespectful. Some parents blame their children, while others blame themselves. Studies show that there is

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Horses, Marriage & Communication Styles

Horses, Marriage & Communication Styles

Posted by Mark Sanders in Marriage & Communication 2483 Views

In the world of psychology, and marriage and couple counseling, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are well known.  The term was coined by John and Julie Gottman of the Gottman Institute which specializes in research and therapy training for...

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Has the cost of therapy ever kept you from going?

Has the cost of therapy ever kept you from going?

Posted by Mark Sanders in Therapy 1215 Views

Ring. Ring. You make a couple calls. You speak to a couple therapists. Its not your only question, but its a big one. “Hi yes…” You have a nice conversation.

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Fully Alive Parenting

Fully Alive Parenting

Posted by Mark Sanders in Children, Parenting 1382 Views
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For Lent This Year, Build a Habit (and Why I Think “Motivation” is a 4-Letter Word)

For Lent This Year, Build a Habit (and Why I Think “Motivation” is a 4-Letter Word)

Posted by Mark Sanders in Lent 1276 Views

Every year for lent, my grandpa would tell us he was giving up 7-layer cake…Of course, he would wryly confide to us that he had never had 7-layer cake in his

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Fasting Is Lame (Not)

Posted by Mark Sanders in Lent 1192 Views

Fasting: In 2014, Pope Francis said, “Fasting makes sense if it questions our security, and if it also leads to some benefit for others…” YES! Fasting should stretch us, whatever

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Fast Food: My Two Cents

Fast Food: My Two Cents

Posted by Mark Sanders in Therapy 1142 Views

When was the last time you had to wait for something?  We live in a society where we don’t have to wait for much.  Want to know if Denzel Washington

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Exploring the 12 Step Programs Part 1: General Introduction

Exploring the 12 Step Programs Part 1: General Introduction

Posted by Mark Sanders in Addiction 1132 Views

I know many folks are curious about the 12 Steps Recovery Programs. They are often used instead of, or in support of, therapy and counseling. I would like to explain

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Even Therapists Learn in Marriage Prep

Even Therapists Learn in Marriage Prep

Posted by Mark Sanders in Marriage & Communication 1212 Views

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, people were often surprised that, until last month, I was not married. People undoubtedly questioned my marital expertise without having experienced marriage. I

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Does a step-by-step approach to becoming holy exist?

Does a step-by-step approach to becoming holy exist?

Posted by Mark Sanders in Addiction, Counseling 1166 Views

As human beings, we seem to need a step-by-step method for most everything we do in life. Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, the 12 Steps to Addiction

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Curious About Therapy? Find Some Smart Answers Here

Curious About Therapy? Find Some Smart Answers Here

Posted by Mark Sanders in Therapy 1169 Views

Smart, Successful People People so often worry that coming in for therapy means that they are weak, defective, or just plain crazy.  Quite the opposite!  Smart, successful people get help

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