Dr. Dave M. Jenkins
Dave served in the US Army as Mental Health Counselor. His worldview is influenced and colored by Christianity. He has a Doctor of Ministry in Family Therapy. He s licensed by the states of New York and Missouri as a marriage and family therapist. He is the founder of Family Room Services, a ministry to support families.
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Butterfly ParentsA fable about over parenting and its damage.
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Four Basic Family Types: Part VA family is a group of emotionally connected individuals through blood, marriage, adoption, or choice. Families provide a template for relating to the outside world. Readers will relate to the The Colony, The Herd, The Solitary Hunter, and The Pack.
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Four Basic Family Types: Part IVA family is a group of emotionally connected individuals through blood, marriage, adoption, or choice. Families provide a template for relating to the outside world. Readers will relate to the The Colony, The Herd, The Solitary Hunter, and The Pack.
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Four Basic Family Types: Part IIIA family is a group of emotionally connected individuals through blood, marriage, adoption, or choice. Families provide a template for relating to the outside world. Readers will relate to the The Colony, The Herd, The Solitary Hunter, and The Pack. -
Four Basic Family Types: Part IIA family is a group of emotionally connected individuals through blood, marriage, adoption, or choice. Families provide a template for relating to the outside world. Readers will relate to the The Colony, The Herd, The Solitary Hunter, and The Pack.
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Four Basic Family Types: Part IA family is a group of emotionally connected individuals through blood, marriage, adoption, or choice. Families provide a template for relating to the outside world. Readers will relate to the The Colony, The Herd, The Solitary Hunter, and The Pack.
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Book Review: Father to Son"Father to Son" is a simple book that gives fathers the tools to pass on the wisdom they learned from their father and their father's father. -
The Basic Fundamentals of RelaxationLearn the basic skills of relaxation used by combat medic. Basic Fundamentals of Relaxation is not intended to replace conventional therapy, only to re-enforce it and become an additional tool for self-aid and buddy-aid. -
Book Review: The Five Love LanguagesWhat does love mean to you? The five languages include 1) quality time, 2) words of affirmation, 3) gifts, 4) acts of service, and 5) physical touch. -
Christmas at Grandpa'sChristmas Eve was the greatest time for my family to get together. I hope my kids carry on the family legacy of share fun and love during the holidays.
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Book Review: HedgesEvery relationship needs protective hedges in order to feel safe and flourish. -
Nobody Lives ForeverTake time to do the right thing by updating your will. -
Movie Review: Everybody's FineEverybody's Fine is a comedy about a widow father attempting to reconnect with his four kids.
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Fighting for Financial FreedomThe following steps and tips are intended to help you gain momentum in your fight for financial freedom.
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Job Cards ReviewedJob Cards provide parents a tool for teaching their kids the value of hard work and money. -
Book Review: “Who Moved My Cheese”It has been said that “change is inevitable.” “Who Moved My Cheese” is about how to deal with change. -
Book Review: Getting Past the AffairThere is no greater betrayal than the inflicted wounds of an affair. "Getting Past The Affair" is the manual every couple that is struggling to recover needs.
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Book Review: Put More Cash in Your PocketA book review about how to make extra money.
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There's Rocks in My PocketWhat's in your pocket at the end of a long day can tell a story.
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A Father's ReflectionEvery father can see a bit of himself in the eyes of his sons.
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Book Review: an Introduction to Psychology of ReligionAn Introduction to Psychology of Religion is not a religious book. It is a book of psychology about religion. Although religion and theology were touched on and covered, it was not the focus.
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Book Review: Getting Started in Private PracticeThis is a book review about the benefits of reading Getting Started in Private Practice in order to start a counseling business.
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Seven Steps of Starting a BusinessConsider these seven things to ensure your successful business endeavor.
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Book Review: UnfairUnfair is true store of one woman's journey to recovery after she discovers the death of her two children and the suicide of her husband.
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Book Review: The Last DanceNo one is an expert when it comes to death. However, The Last Dance is a great textbook that offers useful insight on the subjects of grief, death, the dying process, and recovery for survivors.
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Movie Review: Tyler Perry's "Why Did I Get Married"A movie about marriage and how four marriage deal with their problems.
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My Lost YearNot every one that deploys suffers from post traumatic stress disorder.
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Book Review: a Professional Orientation to CounselingMany Professionals call themselves "counselors". Counseling has evolved to be many things. Things such as legal counselors, real estate counselors, financial counselors, and many others. However, this review will focus on the traditional helping counselors.
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Book Review: Uncle Tom's CabinHarriet Beecher Stowe compiled her articles into the book called Uncle Tom's Cabin. She had a great deal of insight on the issues of slavery during her time.
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A Review of Spiritual LeadershipLeadership is a spiritual concept and a way of life.
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Book Review: Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker.T. Harv Eker outlines common thinking errors of the poor.
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Parenting with a Debit CardChildren learn thier financial skills from their parents. Ignorance and avoidance are the worst teachers.
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Baptisms Within the Book of Acts: Why Baptism Is Not Just A SymbolIs baptism important? What does the Bible say about baptism and what examples are given to us? This discussion examines the examples of baptism within the book of Acts.
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Ten Levels of Sexualizing BehaviorsSexualizing behaviors fall into 10 levels. Each level is progressively more intrusive than the previous.
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Five Attitudes Every Christian Should Have According to the Apostle PaulThis discussion highlights attitudes that Christians need to practice and display. Our attitude, example and behavior demonstrate success. It expounds on principles of a Christian attitude from the books of Romans and Galatians.
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Hellenism and the Christian FamilyThis article examines and discusses the effects of Hellenism on the roots of Christianity and family life.
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God's Indwelling Spirit, Man's Soul and Man's SpiritThe attempt of this discussion is to illuminate the nature of man's soul, man's spirit, and God's indwelling Spirit.
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A Review of "Othello""Othello" is a tragedy that portrays the growth of unjustified jealousy and the destruction of love.
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The Golden RuleAll families pass lessons to their children. The Golden Rule is one that I learned.
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A Review of "Desiree's Baby""Desiree's Baby" is a powerful short story that looks at the tough issues of racism.
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A Review of "Big Black Good Man"In the short fiction "Big Black Good Man" by Richard Wright, gives the reader a glimpse of the average racist.
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Family of Origin - Premarital CounselingPremarital counseling highlights the family of origin and helps each partner understand whom he or she is choosing to marry.
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Foundations of Marriage - Premarital CounselingPremarital counseling insure that couples are informed about the strengths and weaknesses of their relationship foundation.
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Marital Architects - Premarital CounselingThe husband and wife are responsible for building the home.
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Cognitive Therapy - A Brief Christian ReviewCognitive therapy helps clients break through cognitive distortions.
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Premarital and Remarital CounselingPremarital counseling is not the same as post-marital therapy. Premarital is educational and preventive while post marital is reparative.
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Treating Child Sex OffendersThe aim of this paper is to review the effects of child sex abuse, investigate counselor attitude for working with child sex offenders and explore treatment options for child sex offenders.
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I Can Still Re-enlistThe love of the military can affect relationships.
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What Makes a Penguin FlyCharlie goes on a quest to learn to fly and on his journey discovers himself.
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Penguin ParentsWhat happens when two people from different worlds fall in love?
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Reality Therapy: A Brief Christian ReviewReality therapy is designed to help individuals control their behaviors and learn to make choices.
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Psychoanalysis: A Brief Christian ReviewPsychoanalyst assumes that current behavior is dictated by unresolved past conflicts and unconscious drives to resolve those early conflicts. It poses that those conflicts are developed mainly from early childhood experiences.
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Person-Centered Therapy: A Brief Christian ReviewPerson-centered therapy was once called non-directive therapy then later changed to client-centered therapy. The development of person-centered therapy can be divided into four stages.
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Rational Emotive Behavior TherapyREBT is built on the A-B-C model. A is the activating event. B is the belief system. C is the emotional consequences. D is for disputing the irrational thought. E is for evaluating the effect and for developing a new philosophy.
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Existential Therapy: A Brief Christian ReviewExistential therapy deals with important life themes.
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Family Therapy: A Brief Christian ReviewInformal forms of marriage and family counseling have been around for a long time most likely provided by family, friends, doctors, clergy, and lawyers. The whole family is the client.
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Adlerian Therapy: A Brief Christian ReviewAdlerian therapist help their patients develop insight and assist them in achieving their goals.
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Behavioral Therapy: A Brief ReviewBehavioral therapy owes its roots to experimental psychology.
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Marriage PhilosophyA relationship has a dance and rhythm based on boundariesa and attachments.
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Book Review: The Universe Next Door by James W. SireAn overview of The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire.
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What is the Relationship of Spirituality and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder?Current therapy for PTSD neglects the value of spirituality. Clients and patients need to be given permission to address this area of life appropriately.
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Hypoactive Sexual Desire DisorderThe primary reasons for HSDD are intimacy-wedges. The effects of HSDD are not limited to the bedroom. It is tied to the emotional well-being, psychological distress, depression, anxiety, marital adjustment, marital and sexual satisfaction for many.
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The Book of RevelationsAt first glance the book Revelation can be quiet intimidating. It offers the careful reader a wealth of knowledge, comfort, and information. It is not just a book of woes and warnings. It is also a book of encouragement and great comfort.
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Post Traumatic Stress DisorderAn overview of PTSD
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What's Your Family TypeFamily types are defined by their attachment styles.
