And one of the issues I know you bring up in your brand new book, Focus on the Future is, yes, America is a traumatized nation, but you also believe that we're in kind of a bit of a reprieve right now. And so with that, now you set up, "where's the conversation going to go here, what can we do?" Tim Clinton:Ěnd this has been very traumatic. And what does it mean? It means when you look around the world in your everyday life, people are really hurting.ĭr. It's because this word out there, "collective trauma," has become the real buzz in mental health. Here's why they were talking about it, Roger. People were talking about trauma-informed care. And what was interesting about that world conference is there was a buzz around trauma-informed care. Tim Clinton: We had a world conference recently on mental health. And Dad, honestly, I worry about Olivia," our granddaughter, and she's growing up, "and is there anything we can do? What are we going to do? I mean, isn't there hope?" When you get up on social media, when you get up on the news networks and you're overdosing with all that, it's like we're dazed.ĭr. And the TV, everything just keeps coming at us. My daughter, Megan, she said to me, "Dad, I don't know. And so when you look at all this and you think about, well, maybe let me just slow it down, let's close the doors for a little bit at the house and figure out where we're at. Tim Clinton: People, yeah, who are struggling with depression, discouragement, because there's so much happening in the world around them and even suicidality. Tim Clinton: I don't know if you've followed any of this, but anxiety prescription medications are at an all-time high.ĭr. The stress that's come with it, then it's like the anxiety piece is off the charts.ĭr. But I'll tell you what, I don't think I've ever seen the fear I've seen in people. And the truth is, through all this, I think everyone knew intuitively that there would be sort of an uptick in mental health issues. And then the vaccine mandates, Afghanistan and everything. And here comes the gift that keeps on giving and it's COVID Delta variant. And the next thing you know, we're thinking maybe we're going to get over this COVID thing and be free. We were racing for a vaccine and trying to figure that piece out. And then you throw on top of that, just the events that were happening in the world around us, from the election mess to the transition and a new administration. Tim Clinton:Ěnd there's been a real beat down on individuals and families when you think about the pandemic with the resulting lockdowns, the loneliness, and so much more that came with it. Tim Clinton: Roger, I think all of us would agree over the last 18, 20 months or so it's been such an upside down world.ĭr. What compelled you to write the book, Focus on the Future right now?ĭr. We are looking at this brand new book, Focus on the Future, and I know you're thinking of your granddaughter, that you're thinking of your daughter and your son and everybody who is raising kids right now. Roger Marsh: Tim, we have you here to talk about your brand new book, which is called Focus on the Future. Let's listen now as Tim and I discuss this brand new book called Focus on the Future. Now, that's just a summary of a few of the many things that Dr. Clinton is married to Julie, they have two children and one adorable grandchild. He is also the resident authority on mental health and relationships for the Dr. Dobson Center for Child Development, Marriage and Family Studies. He's the author of over 30 books and has served at Liberty University for over 30 years in numerous leadership and academic positions, including Professor of Counseling at the James C. He is recognized as a world leader in mental health and relationship issues and spends much of his time working with Christian leaders and professional athletes. Tim Clinton is president of the American Association of Christian Counselors and co-host of Family Talk, the radio ministry of the Dr. Now before we get started though, let me give my guest a brief introduction. We're going to talk about Tim's brand new book called Focus on the Future. Dobson today to interview a familiar voice, our very own Dr. I'm Roger Marsh and I'm stepping in for Dr. Roger Marsh: Hello, and welcome to Family Talk. In fact, thank you so much for being part of that support for James Dobson Family Institute. I'm James Dobson and you're listening to Family Talk, a listener-supported ministry.
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