LIFE Connections Counseling

03/03/2023

Life Support Group usually meet on alternate Thursdays.

Call Don for Locations and Times.

02/25/2016

Thank you all for your continued prayers!

The following is based on my own experiences and research (study about these things for yourself and come to your own conclusions), ok? I am continually "in process".

Some of the things I'm learning about PTSD:

It doesn't define me, and I experience some of it's many, many symptoms.

I would personally describe it as a virus or a cancer of the mind/heart. It's not a physical illness & yet it can effect mind/spirit, body and soul!

Anyone can have it, not only military or veterans. Anyone who has been traumatized can have this disease in different degrees (usually depending on the severity of the traumatic event).

It effects one's family, friends and neighbors! PTSD can lead to addictions and death.

It's a disease more than a disorder. To me this is what the letters PTSD stand for (post traumatic stress disease).

It's symptoms vary with the individual and the trauma(s) experienced.

It's not something that is cured or gotten over. It does not go away if ignored-- it gets worse and comes out in many hurtful ways to self & others!

With the help of self, others & Yeshua it can go into remission. And it can come out of remission.

Many things can trigger it: sights, sounds, smells, sleeping or awake dreams & memories.

There are healthy and unhealthy ways one copes with PTSD!

One of the most unhealthy ways of coping is denying it exists. Other ways are not talking about it, stuffing or ignoring thoughts & feelings about it. (These things I did for over 40 years!)

Like with most diseases, alcohol does not help; although some drugs (chemicals) can help with some of it's symptoms like depression, rage, memory, moodiness,
etc. Self-medicating is not helpful. Healthy food and exercise can help. Seek professional help and also the help of those who live with PTSD.

PTSD isn't contagious yet your or my behaviors could cause trauma in others.

And like most "mental illnesses" it is misunderstood, mistreated and minimized by self & others.

Educating self and sharing with others who have this disease is one of the most helpful coping mechanisms (Groups or one on ones with other people who live it's symptoms.).

Service dogs or other animals can help.

Continued prayers and positive thoughts from others and for self is one of the most healthy coping mechanisms I can have.

So please keep praying for me and others who have this terrible disease!

Our Father of all, would your hand and your people be with all of us who suffer from PTSD AND be with our families? In the Name of God I ask! Amen.

08/31/2015

https://www.facebook.com/psychomcp/posts/10204682075347617

08/28/2015

https://www.facebook.com/lifeconnectionscounseling.org/posts/909995445753829:0

08/15/2015

STEP 7

https://www.facebook.com/psychomcp/posts/10204596302043338:0

08/13/2015

https://www.facebook.com/lifeconnectionscounseling.org/posts/902444419842265

08/08/2015

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Seven-Strategic-Steps-Toward-Heathier-Epistomology-Communication/944883852238678

This is an opportunity for churches, schools, business, any group or organization to provide a workshop on learning how to think & communicate healthily.

08/06/2015

OH BEHAVE!

Step Five Tonight from 6--8 at the Barn--2175 Witzel Ave. in Oshkosh, WI

Tonight SPECIFIC BEHAVIORAL SKILLS which you & I can do to work toward HEALTHIER COMMUNICATION! I call this learning ASSERTIVENESS!

Would you join us to learn, for fun, for refreshments and to share?

07/31/2015

Life Connections Counseling
Don McPherson, Ed.D
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSE
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Spiritual & Mental Health growth & development through examining belief systems about self, others and God.

"Retired" counselor/psychotherapist, who ministered with the church from 1975-1988.

Achieved a BA IN PSYCHOLOGY and MSE IN COMMUNITY COUNSELING FROM 1988 to 1994 at UW-Oshkosh.

Counseling since 1994 until the present.

"We are a product of our thinking. Or as King Solomon once wrote 'As you think in your heart so are you'."

I am an Epistemologist by vocation.

e·pis·te·mol·o·gy
iˌpistəˈmäləjē/
noun PHILOSOPHY
the theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope. Epistemology is the investigation of what distinguishes justified belief from opinion.

Epistemology (i/ɨˌpɪstɨˈmɒlədʒi/ from Greek ἐπιστήμη, epistēmē, meaning "knowledge, understanding", and λόγος, logos, meaning "study of") is the branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge[1][2] and is also referred to as "theory of knowledge". It questions what knowledge is and how it can be acquired, and the extent to which knowledge pertinent to any given subject or entity can be acquired. Much of the debate in this field has focused on the philosophical analysis of the nature of knowledge and how it relates to connected notions such as truth, belief, and justification. The term "epistemology" was introduced by the Scottish philosopher James Frederick Ferrier (1808–1864).

"The thoughts of your mind have made you who you are and who you will be from this day forward." Catherine Ponder

Let's think about our thinking.

I'm a cognitive behavioral therapist by profession, who constantly examines how our thinking is at the heart of our feelings and our behaviors.

I am a follower of M. Scott Peck (THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED) philosophically and a follower of Jesus the Messiah spiritually.

Dr. Peck says that healthy thinking is difficult, complex and an on-going process.
(See his book BEYOND THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED:

http://youtu.be/2ylgIbY8a64

Religiously opposed to organized religion, I trust in no man-made religions or denominations and differentiate between knowing God through faith by relationship instead of through religious indoctrination.

Jesus taught that we "know God" by spiritual illumination/revelation not by human understanding!

He said, “But who do you say I am?” Simon Peter answered, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Yeshua (Jesus) said to him, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, because flesh and blood did not reveal this to you, but My Father who is in heaven! (The Gospel according to Matthew 16:15-17 TLV)

The counseling I do now is donation-based on what clients and supporters give and not on any fee charged or required.

Presently I see clients in the Lower Level of the Oakhaven (Barn) Church at 2175 Witzel Ave. in Oshkosh, WI 54904.

Call Don for appointment at (920) 540-5586.

My email is lifeconnectionsinc@yahoo.com

For more information see http://lifeconnectionscounseling.org

http://donmcpherson8.wordpress.com

May the Lord bless all who choose to serve King Jesus and see with Kingdom eyes, hear with Kingdom ears and especially think with Kingdom hearts."

As we think in our hearts so are we.

Would you like to talk to me at my blog site? Then go to: http://donmcpherson8.wordpress.com

or email me at--

lifeconnectionsinc@yahoo.com

I was born first of Ruth and Harry McPherson. I was then born of a legalistic and self-righteous religious organization which I died to when born from above by the Lamb of God, Yeshua. I now serve only Him who died for me and baptized me in His Spirit. I'm Yeshua's: a work in progress. I'm awaiting His return. Till then I'm introducing the way to as many people as I can to Yeshua. He's coming back. Only Yeshua, the Messiah, can give true Life in Him. He is the One God: Yeshua is His Name, Christ/Messiah/ King is His title. Jesus is THE Life Connection. Following His Spirit is the only Way to Life on this 'ROAD LESS TRAVELED'.

Life Connections, Inc.
PO Box 281
Neenah, WI 54957-0281
(920) 540-5586
lifeconnectionsinc@yahoo.com

A fine WordPress.com site

07/30/2015

If any of you would like a recorded audio presentation of my seminar on SEVEN STEPS TO HEALTHIER COMMUNICATION/THINKING, please would you let me know?

Or if any want me to present this to your church or group, would you contact me?

If you provide transportation expenses, this workshop can be presented in a two, three or four day format.

Approximately 10 to 12 hours needed for the workshop.

Call me or text me if interested, ok?

920-540-5586

Lifeconnectionsinc@yahoo.com

I usually ask for those attending to consider a free will donation to Life Connections.

Thank you,

Don

SESSION 4 this Thursday night at the Barn from 6-8!

07/19/2015

https://www.facebook.com/lifeconnectionscounseling.org/posts/888450771241630