Debbie O’Berry, Licensed Professional Counselor; Certified Advanced Addiction Counselor
3827 W. Howell Road Mason, Michigan 48854 517-256-6751

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Transference : The Outdated Map

Today we are looking at Transference being that set way of perceiving and responding to the world which is developed in childhood and which is usually entirely appropriate to the childhood environment but which is inappropriately transferred into the adult environment.  Truth or reality is avoided when it is painful.  We can revise our maps…

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Dedicated to Reality

I have a schedule that I love to. use for my work.  Even though I try to plan and to know what is coming, that is not the case as this morning.  I had it perfectly worked out and then a client reschedules.  So I have to adjust my thinking.   That is what Peck…

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Escape from Freedom

As I continue to read THE ROADLESS TRAVELED by M. Scott Peck, MD in the section Escape from Freedom, I am trying to think what truths from the Bible can line up with what he says. Deuteronomy 30:19 says “This day I call heaven and Earth as witness against you that I have set before…

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My Dream

  I have a dream.  My dream goes beyond my passion with the telling of my story. God has given me a passion to bring others closer to the Lord. I am so grateful to God for allowing me to live my passion in my job every day.  I have clients that I am given…

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Neuroses and Character Disorders – Who’s Responsible?

The neurotic assumes to much responsibility; the person with a character disorder not enough. The neurotic assumes the world is at fault; the character disorder says something must be wrong with me.  The problem of distinguishing what we are and what we are not responsible for in this life is one of the greatest problems…

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Problem Solving and Time

The subject for today in “The Roadless Traveled” is Problem-Solving and Time. We are still touching on delayed gratification in this section. Anyone can solve any problem if they are willing to take the time.   Once you become aware of a personal problem, are you so discomfited that you demand and immediate solution and…

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Delayed Gratifacation

This is the 3rd day camping.  It rained all day yesterday. Most of the day was spent sitting around the picnic table under the tarp Rick had bought that Billie said was unnecessary. Thanks Rick for not listening. There was also shopping, napping and reading a lot. The rain cleared at 8:00pm and everyone sat…

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A Difficult Life

Second day camping.  It started off raining. It is really hard to shower and get dried off when it is so wet.  But finally it has stopped. It is still cloudy so my umbrella is going everywhere with me until I see the sun with no black clouds.    ….And the rain starts again.  Me,…

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So That…..

 Today mark’s 4 months since Linda went to be with her Jesus.  In the last day of the study entrust the scripture that stood out is 2 Timothy 4:17a “But the Lord stood with me and strengthened me.” My rock verse that Linda did for me years ago that sits outside my front door says, “Thus…

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Who is your Luke?

As I work on today’s study, Paul is talking about all that has deserted him.   He calls it heartbreaking.   Beth also  talks of holding grudges. When someone has wronged you, or they have left the ministry but later comes back.  When they come back are we able to welcome them back? Or do…

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