by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 29, 2026 | Child Abuse and Neglect, Childhood Trauma, Education and Training, Homemaking & Healthy Living, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation, Trauma & Adversity, Trauma Education
I have a bias. As a therapist, I’m not supposed to have biases. But I do, and I will as long as any child anywhere is being abused, neglected, or exposed to harmful, life-altering experiences and situations. For the sake of the children, I will always strive to...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 27, 2026 | Abundant Life, Adult Child Estrangement, Blended Families, Family Systems, Health & Well-Being, Homemaking, Marriage Support, Parenting, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation
One of the most troubling trends I see in the American family is the elevation of the parent-child relationship above that of the marital relationship. This trend has resulted in a usurping of the marital bond’s priority or covenant bond and a lessening of the value...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Nov 6, 2025 | Christian Faith, Education and Training, Family Systems, Homemaking & Healthy Living, Mental Health Perspectives, Relational Health, Relationship with God, Relationship with Others, Relationship with Self, Spiritual Formation, Trauma Education
This collection of articles and essays offers thoughtful commentary on relational dynamics, personal maturity, and spiritual formation. The goal is to provide grounded insights and practical tools that support your efforts to grow, heal, and strengthen the...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jun 6, 2025 | Family Systems, Homemaking & Healthy Living, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relational Health, Relationship with Others
Rediscovering Why Marriage and Family Matter. The world has become a busy and sometimes scary place. Workplace pressures, financial concerns, and demanding social standards can often lead to relational disconnection, mental fatigue, and even physical illness. We have...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Mar 17, 2025 | Abundant Life, Alternative Mental Health Models, Christian Faith, Home Managment, Homemaking, Homemaking & Healthy Living, Marriage Support, Strong Families
A Common-Sense Approach to Marital Commitment and Satisfaction The cultural awakening to the joys and benefits of a homemaking lifestyle is, at least in part, a response to the progressive dismantling of traditional marriage and family values and structure. In the...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Mar 2, 2025 | Abundant Life, Gardening & Homestead, Home Managment, Homemaking, Homemaking & Healthy Living, Personal Growth, Relational Health
A few weeks ago, my husband and I had the opportunity to attend a concert by one of our favorite musical artists – us and about 20,000 of our closest friends. As we made our way to our seats, Paul and I had to resort to speaking directly into each other’s ears...