PERSPECTIVE sometimes makes all the difference! As I was leaving the Bluebonnet Swamp recently after a quick excursion to see how my favorite local ecosystem is faring in the sweltering drought, I was struck by the visual cue from the leaves on the boardwalk that Fall will be here sometime Read more…
I remember watching a film with my wife some years back called, “The Story of Us.” It chronicles the various chapters, snippets, and moments back and forth over the years that have led one married couple to their current crisis crossroads. As a guy who has been married for 27 Read more…
I wrote this post 7 years ago, and it is as relevant now as it was then. Even more critical, given the recent US Surgeon General’s call to attention I mentioned in my previous post a couple weeks ago. A study released by the British Psychological Society last week shows the consuming Read more…
Hello. My name is Dr. Roger Butner, and this is my website, representing my private practice of marriage and family therapy. Welcome! I imagine you’re here because you are looking for help or guidance or inspiration of some kind to improve your life, relationship, marriage, or family experience. There are Read more…
The US Surgeon General released a VERY SIGNIFICANT advisory this week regarding social media and youth mental health that should have us all sitting up, paying attention, and making some serious adjustments – especially those of us who are parents of teens and preteens, educators, therapists, coaches, pastors, etc! For Read more…
Above is just one screenshot example of the kind of goofiness my son and I sometimes share in our text exchanges. I do love a good GIF! So, my last entry in this series of posts is the quirkiest one, I suppose. And not one to be overused, for sure. Read more…
Today’s suggestion is as simple as it gets! And it’s got a very high chance of being a teen-pleaser, regardless of your teen’s particular interests. Invite your teen out for a one-on-one at their favorite place to eat. Fast food, dine-in, coffee shop, dessert spot, or whatever. Let your teen Read more…
Whether it’s YouTube, TikTok, another social media video site, or a combination, there’s a VERY good chance your teen enjoys watching socially posted videos. And if you’re willing to approach it the right way, this can pose a delightful opportunity for you to connect and build your relationship with them. Read more…
(Intro: As I’m working on the process of revamping my website, I’m beginning a new blog series: Simple Ways to Connect with Your Teen. Some, and likely – many, of the suggestions in this series will be just as doable and helpful with younger kids. But my driving focus of Read more…
Whether we realize it or not, whether we are intentional about it or not, and whether we are pleased with the effects or not… The ripples of our lives ARE making an impact! On our family members. On our friends. On our neighbors. On our co-workers and bosses and clients Read more…