Trauma and the Polyvagal theory

brain development

In our treatment of children and adults that have experienced trauma we have come to see the importance of the polyvagal theory in understanding triggers and responses that occur in daily life. These triggers are autonomic responses based on earlier experiences. A young child may find the touch of a parent frightening because he/she was…

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Spotlight on Mike DeMoss

MikeDeMoss

Mike DeMoss is a great resource for men whether they need in depth therapy or just to connect with someone to help them through a rough spot. Mike has backgrounds in corporate business, church ministry and counseling. He has been married for 48 years and understands that marriage takes work to be successful. He and…

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Check ups are always healthy

child behavior checklist

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a check up on your marriage where you learn ways to  make it stronger and more fulfilling? Gottman Risk Assessment The Gottman Marriage Risk Assessment Checkup is a research-based assessment tool developed by Drs. John and Julie Gottman, leading researchers in the field of marriage and relationships. It is…

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Christmas Quotes

Christmas Santa

I thought this year for Christmas I would share with you some of my favorite quotes for the holidays: …and I could not resist a few of my favorite humorous ones: We at Family Christian Counseling Center do wish that the joy that filled the world when Jesus was born be found in your home…

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