by MS Christian Living | Jan 3, 2022 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: My mom is starting to be very forgetful, and I fear it’s dementia, but she refuses to see her doctor about it. What do I do? ANSWER: Thanks, reader, for the question, and it reminds me of my own journey with my mother and...
by MS Christian Living | Dec 5, 2021 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: I want to let my kids experience the wonder of Santa Claus, but my wife wants to tell them the truth from a very young age because otherwise we’re ‘lying.’ How do we resolve this? ANSWER: Thanks, reader,...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 30, 2021 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: We adopted a child the same race as we are, and we don’t want her to feel different than her siblings, but we want to be truthful. When should we tell her she’s adopted? ANSWER: Thanks for your...
by MS Christian Living | Oct 2, 2021 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: I have lost my mother to COVID, and several other friends as well. I am finding it so hard to deal with grief. What should I do to get through this? ANSWER: Let me first say I am sorry for your loss and can...
by MS Christian Living | Sep 5, 2021 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: I have a friend who said he is having suicidal thoughts. How do I help? ANSWER: Thanks for your question, reader. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in America. Nearly every 11 minutes, someone dies from...
by MS Christian Living | Jul 1, 2021 | Columns, Practical Living, Tough Questions with Barb
By DR. FRED HALL, LPC QUESTION: How do I help my veteran or first responder deal with the stress and trauma they experience every day? ANSWER: Your question is at the heart of many who are caring for and living with those on the front lines. First...