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Hope For Your Family — Dr. Roger D. Butner, PhD, LMFT

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Articles to Encourage & Empower

Reflections on relationships, parenting, faith, and everyday life.
By Dr. Roger Butner.

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Self-Injury Resources

By Dr. Roger Butner

Click here to access my list of recommended reading for self-injury. Also, there are several links to helpful websites under the section of “self-injury links” on…

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Momnipotent

By Dr. Roger Butner

Thanks to a client of mine, I was introduced to this amazing artist and song this week. The artist’s name is Nancy White, and the song is “Momnipotent.” Following…

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Frolicking

By Dr. Roger Butner

Many of you were in the same place I was at some point today (Easter Sunday) – at church. The celebration of Jesus’ resurrection from the dead is the central hope…

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Spring Cleaning

By Dr. Roger Butner

It’s spring cleaning time at my house. My wife and I have both hit that point over the last couple of weeks. We want to get our house in order and experience the…

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Centered

By Dr. Roger Butner

Typical daily life in America today is stressful. And hectic. And difficult. And busy. So many challenges to face. So many schedules to keep. So many demanding…

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Plastic & Beer

By Dr. Roger Butner

I write this post on St. Patrick’s Day, after having spent the morning with my family at my first ever parade in Baton Rouge. While I had never really heard much…

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Friends

By Dr. Roger Butner

Today I was discussing with a client how important REAL FRIENDS are in times of hardship and crisis. She has one such friend in her life, and we sadly agreed that…

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Leaves

By Dr. Roger Butner

Today in Baton Rouge is glorious! The temperature is balmy. The sky is blue and clear. The breeze is gentle. What a delightfully refreshing Sabbath!!! As I write,…

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Happiness

By Dr. Roger Butner

“I’m really frustrated with my marriage.” – “My wife is driving me crazy!” – “I am so sick of my husband!” – “Our marriage just isn’t what it used to be.” – “I just…

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Weeds

By Dr. Roger Butner

A few months ago, my wife and I invested a good bit of money in having professionals come whip our front landscaping into shape. They did a great job. We’ve got all…

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Listen. And Learn

By Dr. Roger Butner

Parents of adolescents, how many of you enjoy your children’s favorite music – if you can even understand it? I realize there are families in which parents and…

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