Dr. David B. Hawkins

• Triggers to Trauma
  “Everywhere I look there are triggers. Every song I hear seems to trigger me. I wish it didn’t, but the triggers are everywhere. Can you help me get beyond the triggers?”
  Tuesday, March 18, 2014
• Healing a Family After an Affair
  As is often the case, one broken part of a marriage ripples out to other parts. James had been unfaithful twice in their twenty-five marriage, most recently three months ago.
  Friday, March 7, 2014
• A Critique on Criticism
  “When I know she’s going to be critical of me,” Jonathan began slowly, “I brace myself. I know something critical is coming and try to prepare for it.”
  Monday, February 24, 2014
• Therapeutic Healing Process
  “My husband has left me,” she said, crying. “I don’t know what to do.” “Tell me what has happened,” I said.
  Friday, February 14, 2014
• I Hear You, But...
  “I don’t feel like you are really listening to me,” the woman said plaintively. “You say you understand me, but you always have pushback to what I’m saying.”
  Monday, January 27, 2014
• Boundaries: Rules of Engagement
  Most people think they know how to set boundaries, when in reality they struggle with finding the balance between boundaries and compassion
  Tuesday, January 7, 2014
• Breaking the Complaining Trap
  “I’m just so frustrated,” Betsy said, shrugging her shoulders and turning away. “He won’t stop arguing with me."
  Monday, December 30, 2013
• Large and In Charge
  “What is happening in your marriage?” we asked, sensing the detachment each felt with the other. Both appeared sullen and wounded, guarded and cautious in their approach to each other.
  Monday, December 16, 2013
• I Kissed Her Goodbye
  We all need to be appreciated, and this appreciation helps keep the emotional connection open between couples.
  Monday, November 25, 2013
• Therapeutic Healing Experience
  “He’s left and won’t make any commitment to come back,” Meg said sadly, referring to her boyfriend.
  Tuesday, November 12, 2013
• Celebrate Your Mate
  We all want to be celebrated, valued, and encouraged, and even a small amount of effort, done in the right way at the right time, will reap great rewards.
  Monday, October 28, 2013
• Extending Yourself for Another’s Welfare
  Being loving extends ourselves, making us larger, kinder and more gracious than we were before.
  Monday, October 21, 2013
• Therapeutic Healing Sessions
  An affair is perhaps the most painful event that can occur in a marriage, but God is still in control and answers prayers.
  Monday, October 14, 2013
• Balancing Our Emotions
  Each situation demands that we balance our emotions. This is often easier said than done.
  Tuesday, October 1, 2013
• Keep Things in Perspective in a Crisis
  Sometimes you must weather an emotional storm before you can rebuild your marriage. You must view crisis as an opportunity.
  Friday, September 20, 2013
• When Making a Point Isn't Worth It
  ‘Making a point’ can be harmful, and when we strive to ‘make a point,’ we often become too intense and prick our mate.
  Wednesday, September 11, 2013
• When ‘Please’ is Not a Request!
  Language and communication are critical aspects of any relationship. And yet for as much as we talk, much is either left unsaid or the nuance of the communication is lost.
  Monday, August 26, 2013
• How To Connect With Your Man!
  Men, as most of you women (and men) know, are not the easiest creatures with whom to make a connection.
  Monday, August 26, 2013