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Anxiety, Living Together, and More Caller Questions from February 24, 2025

February 24, 2025
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Topics: Anxiety, Grandparenting, Anger, Forgiveness, Communication, Adult Children, Living Together, Father Issues, Church Life, Loneliness
Hosts: Brian Perez, Dr. Alice Benton, Marc Cameron

Caller Questions & More:

1. Dr. Alice challenges us to ask what our future self will appreciate that we chose to do today. Little bits of time invested into our recovery will help even when progress feels slow and small.

2. My 10yo granddaughter has severe anxiety; what can I do to help before she goes into counseling?

3. My wife rages and holds a grudge when she gets upset; what type of therapist do we need?

4. How do I have better communication with my 34yo son who has been living with his girlfriend?

5. I had an abusive stepdad and never knew my bio dad; how do I serve in my leadership role when I feel empty?

Suggested Resources:
How We Love Our Kids
How We Love
Doing Life with Your Adult Children
Emotional Freedom Workbook

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