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Overcoming Depression Part 1: Body Centered Techniques to Help You Fight Depression
July 8, 2019
Are you part of the 7% of adult Americans who are experiencing a depressive episode this year? Do you feel like less of a Christian…
8 Tips for Celebrating Your Man and Making Him Feel Loved and Appreciated
June 12, 2019
(Listen to Dr. Jennifer expand on these tips in episode 68 of Tip Talk at the bottom of this post.) 1) Enthusiastically initiate sex. Pursue…
Tip Talk podcast: How to Make Peace in Your Family
May 29, 2019
Need help making peace in your family? In this Tip Talk podcast episode, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares how to be a true peacemaker based…
Top Ten Tips for Building Strong Family Bonds
May 24, 2019
To help you connect more with family, here are Dr. Jennifer Degler’s top ten tips for building strong family bonds. You can also hear her…
Tip Talk podcast: Ten Tips for Building Strong Family Bonds
May 20, 2019
If you’d like to connect more with family, in this Tip Talk episode psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares ten tips for building strong family bonds….
Emotional Manipulation Part 4 — More Tips for Identifying Manipulators Before They Take Advantage of You –Judges 9 — Abimelech
April 29, 2019
Can you recognize when you’re being controlled and exploited so someone else can get what they want? In this Tip Talk podcast episode, psychologist Dr….
Top Ten Tips for Handling Emotional Manipulation and Setting Boundaries with Difficult People
April 24, 2019
If you’re in or coming out of a relationship with a difficult, controlling person, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler has ten tips to help handle emotional…
Emotional Manipulation Part 3 — How to Identify Manipulative People — Judges 9 — Abimelech
April 22, 2019
Would you like to sharpen your ability to spot a manipulator before you get played? In this Tip Talk podcast episode, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler…
Emotional Manipulation Part 2 — Ten Tips for Handling Emotional Manipulation — How to Set Boundaries with Manipulative People
April 15, 2019
If you’re in or coming out of a relationship with a difficult, controlling person, in this Tip Talk episode psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler has ten tips to…
Emotional Manipulation Part 1 – What is Emotional Manipulation – Tactics That Emotional Manipulators Use to Control You
April 10, 2019
Is someone pulling your strings and emotionally manipulating you to get what they want while disregarding the effect on you? In this episode of Tip…
How to Quit Quarreling — How to Humbly Submit to God, Resist the Devil, Draw Near to God, and Ask for Forgiveness (Study of James 4)
April 3, 2019
Need to quit quarreling with someone? In this Tip Talk episode, psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler provides practical tips and powerful prayers for ending a fight…
The Causes of Conflict and Its Consequences — How Selfish Desires and Pride Lead to Edging God Out of Our Lives and Increasing Quarreling (Study of James 4)
April 2, 2019
What’s behind conflicts and quarrels? In this Tip Talk episode, Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler explains how selfish desires and pride are behind every quarrel and…
Tips for Improving Relationships — What Causes Chaos and Confusion in Relationships — How to Do the Right Thing in Relationships (Study of James 3)
April 2, 2019
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares tips for improving relationships based on James 3:13-18 including looking at whether our own lack of godly wisdom, arrogance, bitter…
Three Tips for Becoming a Grateful Couple Instead of a Grumbling Couple
November 8, 2018
If a reality show was based on your marriage, would the promo copy describe you and your spouse as grateful or grumbling? Think about your…
Overcoming Parenting Fears and Becoming a Brave Mom — Tip Talk Podcast interview with Lee Nienhuis
September 12, 2018
How do we help our children grow a heroic faith, one that will change lives? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler interviews Lee Nienhuis, author of Brave…
Guest Blog by Ellen Martin
April 6, 2018
In the day of Facebook all it takes to make a “friend” is the click of a button. On Facebook we have constant “community,” but...
Loving Well Series–Part 4: Four Things Love Always Does in Relationships
February 27, 2018
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares four things love always does: 1) Love always protects people; 2) Love always believes the best about people; 3) Love…
Loving Well Series–Part 3: How to Be Less Irritable and Selfish and More Respectful in Relationships
February 27, 2018
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares tips for overcoming rudeness, selfishness, irritability, perfectionism, score-keeping, and gloating in relationships. Based on 1st Corinthians 13:5-6. This is the…
Join Dr. Jennifer at Mom Camp 2018!
February 12, 2018
Join Dr. Jennifer Degler at Mom Camp at Pine Cove in April 2018! I am so excited to speak on two different topics…
Loving Well Series–Part 2: How to Be More Patient and Kind and Less Envious and Proud
February 12, 2018
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares tips for developing patience and showing kindness with others. She also discusses envy and jealousy and how to cultivate contentedness…
Love is in the Air with Guest Dr. Jennifer Degler
February 7, 2018
Relationships: the most common reason why relationships fail, how can we communicate better with husbands and sons, and how do we date after divorce? You’ll…
Loving Well Series Part 1– Four Relationship Consequences of Not Loving Others Well
February 7, 2018
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares four negative consequences in relationships when we don’t love well: 1) Our words are just noise to other people; 2)…
The Power of Thoughts
November 16, 2017
Guest blog by Darby Dugger Have you ever realized the power of your thoughts? Last week my husband came home from work with a bakery...
Five Ways to Thrive in Military Marriage
November 10, 2017
Guest Blog by Liz Giertz Marriage is hard. And Military Marriage can be even harder. We face challenges those in the civilian sector cannot even...
How to Encourage Military Spouses with Guest Ellie Kay
October 30, 2017
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler and her guest, Ellie Kay of Heroes At Home, provide helpful tips on how to help military spouses and children, as…
Raising Selfless Kids in a Self-Centered World–Guest Pastor Dave Stone
September 30, 2017
Strategies for intentionally raising children to be “others-oriented,” genuine, and caring instead of self-absorbed and selfish. Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler interviews Dave Stone, pastor of…
“How to Be a Strong Respected Parent” with guest Dr. Leonard Sax
September 3, 2017
Our guest, Dr. Leonard Sax, shares how to counteract the culture of disrespect that has infected many children and teens, how to wisely manage children’s…
Encouragement for Parents of Kids with ADHD or Learning Disabilities
August 23, 2017
By: Jennifer Degler Are you worried about your child’s future because he or she has ADHD or learning disabilities or, as is often the case,...
Staying Married Even When You Want Out
August 8, 2017
Blog by Savannah Cook Are you willing to fight for your man in the dark seasons of marriage? Dark seasons—you know the ones I’m talking...
Innocent and Sober Trust
July 25, 2017
Guest Blog by Richard “Rick” Landon, D. Min. Trust is one of those words and concepts that we seem to use regularly and without much...
Having a Future Story
June 27, 2017
Guest Blog by Richard “Rick” Landon, D. Min. I spend a lot of time in the counseling room with couples whose youngest child is about...
The Gift of Boundaries for Friendship
April 27, 2017
Guest Blog by: Ellen Martin In the day of Facebook all it takes to make a “friend” is the click of a button. On Facebook...
Podcast with Arlene Pellicane on Hope for ADHD
October 14, 2016
Many children today struggle with ADHD. My friend Dr. Jennifer Degler joins me to talk about her son Jake who was diagnosed at a young…
Enlightening Biblical Submission Discussion in “9 Thoughts That Can Change Your Marriage”
September 14, 2015
I confess, sometimes when author friends send me a free copy of their latest book, I don’t always read the whole book. Not true with…
Parenting: Transitioning from Being an In-Control Parent to a Consultant Parent
September 11, 2015
Parenting: Transitioning from Being an In-Control Parent to a Consultant Parent 06/24/2015 What happens in the life of a parent when a child graduates high…
ADHD in Adults and Children
September 11, 2015
ADHD in Adults and Children 05/04/2015 It may seem like a lot is written about children and ADHD. But what happens when a child grows…
Bullying
September 11, 2015
Bullying 04/06/2015 Description: What happens when you find out your child is being bullied in school? That’s the story of Dr. Jennifer Degler and her…
Emotional and Verbal Abuse in the Workplace and Marriage
September 11, 2015
Emotional and Verbal Abuse in the Workplace and Marriage 03/31/2014 What do you do when you find yourself bullied at work or put down by…
Verbal and Emotional Abuse – 4 Part Series
September 11, 2015
4 Episodes on Verbal and Emotional Abuse Verbal and Emotional Abuse, Part 1: 01/24/2013 What happens when you find yourself in a relationship with someone…
Narcissistic People
September 10, 2015
Jennifer on Moody Radio’s Midday Connection Program – February 16, 2011 Subject: Narcissistic People It’s all about working with or living with a narcissistic person…
Living with a Narcissistic Parent
September 10, 2015
Jennifer on Moody Radio’s Midday Connection Program – January 12, 2011 Living with a Narcissistic Parent It’s one thing to work with a narcissistic person,…
Co-Dependency – 4 Part Series
September 10, 2015
Jennifer on Moody Radio’s Midday Connection Program – May 9, 2011 Co-Dependency, Part 1 Do you know what losing yourself in the name of helping…
Emotional Abuse Part 4 — Are You Emotionally Abusive — Relationship Tips
September 10, 2015
Do you think you have the right to make most of the decisions in a relationship? Do you insist on getting your own way? You…
Emotional Abuse Part 3 — Warning Signs That You Are In an Emotionally Abusive Relationship — Relationship Tips
September 10, 2015
Do you suspect you are or a friend is being emotionally abused? Can’t figure out why you can’t ever please that difficult other person? Psychologist…
Warning Signs That You Are In an Emotionally Abusive Relationship — Relationship Tips
February 5, 2015
Do you suspect you are or a friend is being emotionally abused? Can’t figure out why you can’t ever please that difficult other person? Psychologist…
Emotional Abuse Part 2 — Red Flags for Recognizing an Emotionally Abusive Man or Woman
February 5, 2015
Can you spot an emotional abuser? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler provides red flags for recognizing someone who is likely to be an emotionally abusive person.
Emotional Abuse Part 1 — What Is Emotional Abuse
January 18, 2015
Do you recognize emotional abuse when it happens in a relationship? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler defines and gives examples of emotional and verbal abuse. Recognizing…
Signs that an Emotionally Immature or Abusive Person Has Truly Changed
April 26, 2014
How do you know if an emotionally immature or verbally or physically abusive person has truly changed and is now safe to be in a…
Advocating for a Dyslexic Child with Beth Degler
March 28, 2014
Is your child struggling in school, and no one can figure out exactly what is wrong? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler interviews Beth Degler who successfully…
The 20 Minute Conversation That Will Radically Improve Your Marriage
March 28, 2014
Would you like to look forward to seeing your spouse at the end of the day? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives helpful tips for having…
Confronting Other People’s Sin –Part 3
March 28, 2014
When someone wrongs you, are you able to confront them like Jesus would? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives tips for confronting the sin of others…
Confronting Other People’s Sin — Part 2
March 28, 2014
Unsure of how to confront somone when they’ve wronged you? In this second podcast in a series, Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives tips for confronting…
Confronting Other People’s Sin — Part 1
March 28, 2014
Has someone wronged you? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives tips for handling the sin of others in a healthy, biblical manner.
Identifying Emotionally Abusive Relationships
March 28, 2014
Do you recognize emotional abuse when it happens to you? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives tips for identifying emotional abuse in relationships, as well as…
Recognizing Unhealthy Friendships
March 28, 2014
Are you hanging on to an unhealthy friendship? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler shares four red flags to help you recognize unhealthy friendships.
Respecting Your Spouse When You Make Decisions
March 28, 2014
Do you always consult with your spouse and get his or her feedback and preferences before making decisions? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler gives 3 red…
Parenting a Disabled Child Requiring Lifelong Care
March 28, 2014
Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler interviews Becky Wimpy, the mother of a 24-year-old son who was born with cerebral palsy. Becky shares her tips for parenting…
Thinking Positively About Others and Squashing Contempt
March 28, 2014
Are you stuck in a rut of thinking negative thoughts about someone you are in a relationship with? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Degler offers practical tips…
Staying Connected as a Couple Through Job Loss
March 28, 2014
Tips for staying connected as a couple when you or your spouse loses a job.
The Worst New Year’s Resolution Ever
January 9, 2013
Sad fact: the first full week of January is the peak time for married people to create a profile on websites allowing them to “hook…
How We Tear Down Our Marriages, One Negative Thought at a Time
December 3, 2011
Are you stuck in a rut of thinking negative thoughts about sex or your husband? Do any of these sound familiar? “I could go the…
Guest Blogger, Leigh Ann Napier, on Adding More Happy to Your Marriage
February 19, 2011
CWIVES is excited to share some blog space this week with Leigh Ann Napier, The Happy Marriage Coach. Read on to find out more about…