The Pathological Liar Posted by Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. / Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services, January 7, 2019 Psalm 101:7 He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within my house; he that telleth lies shall not tarry in my sight. Whenever someone lies it can be hurtful and damaging to a relationship, causing problems…
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Panthera Tigris
Posted by Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D.Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services, June 24, 2016 There’s more than one way to skin a cat, but any way you do it, it’s messy. Eric Thompson It’s only been since Mother’s day, my adult son returned from a year long stint in recovery. This was the 7th time, over a…
Bona Fide and True
Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services May 19, 2016 “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” E.E. Cummings Not long ago, I was gifted the opportunity to share my opinion with someone I considered to be a universal mentor. “Universal” is the way I like…
Scapegoat Escape
Scapegoat Escape Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services May 11, 2016 In troubled families, abuse and neglect are permitted; it’s the talking about them that is forbidden. -M. Sirota Within the context of the Holy Bible, specifically Leviticus 16:18, a scapegoat is defined as someone who is unfairly made to…
My Companion, Your Best Friend
Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened. – Anatole France Growing up in an alcoholic home, it was only natural to find solace in relationships with animals. My lifelong love for them is clearly the product of childhood trauma. The adult daughter of an alcoholic, I have revisited memories…
The Truth About My Addict I Am Not Afraid To Tell
The Truth About My Addict I Am Not Afraid To Tell Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services January 9, 2016 One of the single most difficult challenges we parents face is the acceptance of our child being an addict. For some, it can mean years before we acknowledge we are in, way in,…
Judging Others: a Social Sport or a Negative Vice?
Judging Others: a Social Sport or a Negative Vice? Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services January 4, 2016 Be curious, not judgmental. – Walt Whitman You and I are guilty, admit it. I surrender, as I have before. My conclusion, it’s our nature…human nature. Just because, it’s our nature to be judgmental,…
Ten Tips to Start Loving Yourself
Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services December 30, 2015 One of the most difficult challenges in recovery and in our lives is the struggle we face with loving and accepting ourselves; completely, with all of our self-proclaimed imperfections and shortcomings, embracing who we are. Why can’t we believe we are good enough, for…
Lying. Convenience or self-esteem issue?
Lying. Convenience or self-esteem issue? In a society where we are attracted to convenience, and time means money, wouldn’t it make better sense to tell the truth in the first place? Logically speaking, yes, but, it’s a matter of self-esteem we are really talking about. Self-esteem may very well be the biggest contributing factor when…
The Opposite Of Love Is Not Hate
The Opposite Of Love Is Not Hate Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services December 27, 2015 Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were able to go to sleep tonight and wake in the morning with all of our fears removed – every single one? Ponder the thought for a minute. How different would…
Ten Tips to Help You Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holidays
Ten Tips to Help You Maintain Your Sobriety During the Holidays Laura Clark Barefoot, Ph.D. / Barefoot Chaplain Intervention Services December 24, 2015 As anyone of us with addiction knows, getting sober, staying sober, staying away from trigger foods, drinks, and the like is no small task. Determination, support from others, and dedication to live…
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