by Dr Teresa M Walters | Feb 17, 2026 | Adult Child Estrangement, Blended Families, Family Systems, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relational Health, Relationship with God, Relationship with Others, Spiritual Formation, Spirituality
All relational connections contain a degree of dependency. Too much dependency can cause relational dysfunction, and too little can lead to disconnection and isolation. This article explores how dependency relates to relational health and outlines how various levels...
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 29, 2026 | Abundant Life, Child Abuse and Neglect, Childhood Trauma, Emotional Regulation & Resilience, Health & Well-Being, Parenting, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation, Trauma & Adversity, Trauma Education
There are times in life when words fail us. This can be especially true for people who have experienced some type of traumatic event. The loss of a loved one, an unexpected accident, a devastating diagnosis, or inflicted harm can render even the most resilient person...
by Dr Teresa M Walters | Jan 28, 2026 | Education and Training, Emotional Regulation & Resilience, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relational Health, Spiritual Formation
The intact family unit is under attack. As more and more couples succumb to the pressures of modern society and cultural correctness, the traditional family system is systemically being redefined and restructured. Harried lifestyles and shifts in basic value...
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 | Dec 15, 2025 | Alternative Mental Health Models, Critical Mental Health Knowledge, Divorce Recovery, Education and Training, Emotional Regulation & Resilience, Health & Well-Being, Marriage Support, Parenting, Relational Health, Relationship with Others
Parental Alienation and The Victimized Child Parental alienation is a topic that continues to receive a great deal of attention in both the legal and social services fields. Like many identified forms of emotional trauma and relational conflict, efforts are being made...
