In this episode, licensed therapist Scott Martindale talks about gaslighting. He gives listeners a working definition (think manipulating a person in order to control them), provides examples, and offers suggestions for dealing with it in relationships. 

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Dr. Cassie Reid is back in the studio! In this episode, Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk with Dr. Reid about what to do when your co-parent holds different faith beliefs than you do. They discuss the importance of respect, laying a solid foundation in your home, and living out your faith for your children. They also talk about the danger of using faith as a tool for child manipulation and parent alienation.   

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Dr. Cassie Reid is the Director of Marriage and Family Therapy at The King’s University in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex. To find out more about Dr. Reid, go to any of these links: 

https://www.tku.edu/faculty/dr-cassie-reid/

https://cassiereid.com/

https://www.instagram.com/drcassiereid/

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This podcast focuses on the value and importance of setting goals for yourself and your blended family. Scott and Vanessa define SMART goals and explain how to set them and work toward them.

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In this final episode of the series, “Beginning to Blend,” Scott and Vanessa talk about the importance of keeping your marriage as the top priority (after Christ) in your blended family. They offer practical suggestions for guarding and cultivating your relationship with your spouse when the nitty-gritty of real life makes blended family life a challenge.

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Anger is the topic of discussion for this edition of Let’s Therapy. In it, Scott and Vanessa Martindale talk about anger, especially as it relates to your marriage and blended family. They offer signs that point to out-of-control anger, and they offer suggestions for working through anger so that it doesn’t cause problems in your relationships.

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In this third podcast in the series “Beginning to Blend,” Scott and Vanessa discuss potential challenges facing blended families after everyone has merged into one household. They talk about how to navigate rivalries, guidelines for blending children of differing genders, and fostering relationships among family members.

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This episode focuses on a problem that goes overlooked in many marriages: alcohol addiction. Scott and Vanessa lay out the risk factors for alcohol dependency as well as its signs and symptoms. They also offer suggestions on how to help your spouse (or yourself) if you suspect an addiction is developing.

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In this second podcast in our series on “Beginning to Blend,” Scott and Vanessa discuss what you can do during the engagement period to prepare for blending your families. These discussions and action steps can pave the way for smoother transitions into your new life together.

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In this episode, counselors Scott and Vanessa Martindale tackle the issue of teen suicide. They discuss the warning signs that might point to suicidal ideation and the difference between suicide and self-harm (like cutting). They also offer help to parents whose child or teen might be struggling with their mental health. 

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In this episode, we address a question we get asked a LOT: When do I introduce a potential spouse to my children? Scott and Vanessa use their dating story as the backdrop for this conversation. They share their experience and offer their suggestions for when and how to talk to your children about your romantic relationship.

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