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Life Connections, Inc. (A non-profit 501(c)(3) Organization)
“Thinking/believing your way
to a better way of life.”
(Call Don McPherson at 920-540-5586 to schedule a
“Life Assessment”.)
Possibly if you are reading this, you are already aware of the many benefits of seeking a trained individual to help guide you through a difficult or confusing time. Life Connections strives for deeper connections in this life and even to the source of all LIFE—if that is what you are seeking. Catherine Ponder wrote: “Thoughts of your mind have made you what you are, and thoughts of your mind will make you what you become from this day forward.” Another wise person once wrote: “As a person thinks in her/his heart, so is she/he.”
As a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Doctor of Education in Marriage & Family Counseling and 60+ years of life experiences, Don McPherson’s focus is on facilitating families (women, men and children) to identify their real life thoughts (i.e., goals) and work toward achieving those goals through assertive skill development. Assertiveness is being defined here as thinking and doing what you need to do to take care of yourself by asking for what you really need without being abusive or hurtful to self or others.
Whether you are single, in a committed couple relationship or a parent it is Life Connections’ objective is to assist you achieve a better understanding of your thoughts, feelings and behaviors, and explore healthier connections to life. Don believes that committed individuals can improve self-worth and reach life goals (thoughts). Human beings can individually learn how to face new challenges in life with greater success and couples can develop better life communication skills as they address issues of trust, commitment and forgiveness of self and each other. Parents and children can best learn and grow through the power of relationship with each other, others and ultimately find true joy by “treating others the way we would like to be treated”.
The Life Connections Programs
All Life Connections Programs includes:
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Assertiveness Training
Assertiveness Training •Control (Behavior) Management
Control (Behavior) Management •Empathy-Building—especially for the hurt/harm caused by abusiveness
Empathy-Building—especially for the hurt/harm caused by abusiveness•Defeating Self-Destructive Thoughts & Behaviors
Defeating Self-Destructive Thoughts & Behaviors and Self-Enhancing Thoughts and Behaviors.
• Connecting with Emotions--owning and understanding feelings
•Connecting to others emotions (Empathy)
Connecting to others emotions (Empathy)•Dealing with Criticism and Negative Feedback
Dealing with Criticism and Negative Feedback•Stress Reduction & Relaxation Skills
Stress Reduction & Relaxation Skills•Recognizing Abuse & Control for what it really is- - Violence!
Recognizing Abuse & Control for what it really is- - Violence!•Solution Management Techniques--
Solution Management Techniques--•Socialization Skills and Gender/Role Enhancement
Socialization Skills and Gender/Role Enhancement•Power and Control Issues
Power and Control Issues* Values Clarification and Looking at Personal Issues
•Positive Attitude-Building
Positive Attitude-Building •Cognitive and Behavioral Change
Cognitive and Behavioral Change •Self Esteem Building
Self Esteem Building •Constructive Conflict/Resolution Communication Skills
Constructive Conflict/Resolution Communication Skills •Role Playing and Practicing Skills
Role Playing and Practicing Skills•Homework Assignments: Weekly Inventories and Conflict Diaries
Homework Assignments: Weekly Inventories and Conflict Diaries•Respect for Self and Others
Respect for Self and Others •Making Amends
Making Amends•Acceptance and Forgiveness of Self and Others
Acceptance and Forgiveness of Self and Others•Transfer and Maintenance of Change throughout life
Transfer and Maintenance of Change throughout lifeBesides the group format, Life Connections offers individual, couple and family Programs.
The Life Connections Programs will give you the tools you can use to make the necessary changes your have control over by looking at new/different ways of:
•Thinking
Thinking •Feeling
Feeling •Acting
Acting •Growing
Growing •Succeeding
Succeeding •Living
LivingNo person will be turned away because of beliefs, race, sexual orientation, and especially because of financial challenges. “Life Connections will find the way“to work with you if you are willing to work with us. Would you contact us for more information?
The Life-Assessment sessions are based on a suggested minimum donation of $25 per hour. (Individuals can donate to Life Connections whatever amount you are able—lower or higher than the suggested donation.) Individual sessions per hour are $25 and couple sessions per hour are $50.00. Coupler’s Group sessions for two hour groups are $20 per couple. For groups a $15 manual can be provided for each person. Again, these are all based on suggested donations. This is a “faith based business” which trusts in God.
A 24-week Morality and Empathy-Based Cognitive/Behavioral Men’s Group Program
(Using the ATAM Program
Developed by Dr. Darald Hanusa)
This program is designed for men who have life management (power & control) issues and who want to change their lives for the better. The group program is also state certified for the man who may have been convicted or charged with domestic crimes and who is in or has been in the probation or parole system. (Women’s, Couple’s and Children’s interventions are being developed based on similar as the Men’s Program.)
Life Connections Programs offer you the opportunity to change the problem areas in your life and focus on the solutions for….
•A better life
A better life •A fuller life
A fuller life •A more satisfying life
A more satisfying life •A Life Connection to Self, Others and the Source of All Life.
A Life Connection to Self, Others and the Source of All Life.The Life Connections Programs may administer and monitor:
•Myers Briggs Personality Inventory
Myers Briggs Personality Inventory•Genograms
Genograms•The S.T.A.R.T. (“Solution: Think About Real Things”) Worksheet
The S.T.A.R.T. (“Solution: Think About Real Things”) Worksheet•Beck Depression
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
•Beck Anxiety Index (BAI)
Beck Anxiety Index (BAI) •Danger Assessment
Danger Assessment•SARA –adapted for children, couples and families: a solution focused plan.
SARA –adapted for children, couples and families: a solution focused plan. •Spending Plan Tool
Spending Plan Tool•Values Inventory
Values Inventory •Enneagram
Enneagram •The Fear to Faith Continuum
The Fear to Faith Continuum•Forgiveness Inventory
Forgiveness Inventory •Spirituality Scale
Spirituality ScaleThese programs will use some or all of the above named measures and will conduct research to evaluate your level of change due to the intensive intervention in these programs.
Life Connections Programs will make ongoing training available to any participants choosing to continue. The intake or Life-Assessment will include a comprehensive evaluation to assess personal/individual needs including the need for possible medical and/or psychiatric and spiritual intervention.
Call Don McPherson at 920-540-5586 to for a free phone consultation or email psychomcp@msn.com:
If you need to leave a message (would you please leave your name, phone number and best time to call you back?) Or if you have access to the Internet, email Don McPherson at: psychomcp@msn.com.* Please include your name and any questions you may have.
*Psyche is from the Greek word for “breath, spirit or soul” and “mcp” is My Center Place. I believe when we find our center place (who we are—really) then we find the “Breath of Life” and then we have found and are part of THE LIFE Connection. My Life Connection is Jesus who said “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”
What or who is your Life Connection? No one has the right to determine your Life Connection except you. May your Life Journey connect your thoughts (mind/soul/spirit) to your center place and may you find peace, joy, and love. It would be a privilege and honor to walk with you on your journey.
Don McPherson, Ed.D., MSE, LPC
Life Connections Advocate
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Life Connections, Inc.
C/O Don McPherson
P.O. Box 281
Neenah, WI
54957-0281
(920)540-5586
Some have had questions about what I do on Fridays at the Oakhaven Church located on Witzel Ave. in Oshkosh. And in April in Neenah. I am seeing "clients" through my http://www.lifeconnectionsinc.com ministry I will be seeing people in Neenah for Life Connections' advocacy (sometimes called a counseling ministry). In April I will begin taking a salary consisting of 50% of all donations received.
Where? In Oshkosh: 2175 Witzel Ave in the Silo (Upper Level)
or if you have trouble going up the stairs—-the lower level.
In Neenah at 1416 S. Commercial Street at Office of Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services.
(right across the street of Tom's Drive-In).
How much?
For individuals:: a suggested minimum donation of $25.00. For Couples: a suggested minimum donation of $20.00 each.
For groups: a suggested minimum donation of $10 per hour.
How Long? As long as you need (in one hour segments).
When? On Fridays from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Beginning April 25the from AM to 5 PM
Why? Because God loves me and I love you and this is a demonstration of the Spirit of grace Jesus gives us all.
How? Call Don at 920-540-5586 or email at: psychomcp@msn.com.
P.S. I ask you to give as you are able, lower or higher than $25.00, whatever you heart tells you.
Sincerely,
Donald McPherson
Don McPherson, Ed.D, MSE, LPC, NCC, LOVEU
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