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20 BEST MENTAL HEALTH BOOKS

I had the privilege of suggesting a book for the article, “The 20 Best Mental Health Books To Cope With Whatever Life Throws At You,” in the WOMEN’S HEALTH MAGAZINE published on May 1, 2023. The link is:

 20 Best Mental Health Books

Learn Simple, yet very Effective Words, Actions, and Commonsense Wisdom from:

2020 Three-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness, available at:  Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse   Focus on the Family   Amazon

2021 Two-Time National Award-Winning book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting, available at: Christian Book   Crosslink Publishing  ConcordiaPublishingHouse  Focus on the Family   Amazon

I encourage you to check out the 60+ videos on Dr. Randy Schroeder - YouTube Channel.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships!

Dr. Randy Schroeder

How To Choose a Spouse Wisely!

Hello Christian Friend,

 

What qualities do you possess, and if you marry one day, do you want your future spouse to possess? Have you written down those positive attributes that you desire in a potential future spouse? What deal breakers or red flags should send you running in the opposite direction? Have you put those red flags on paper for an accurate picture of what to avoid?

 

The statement that “both spouses contribute to marital heartache and unhappiness” is a total myth! Instead, please remember “it takes 2 to make it and 1 to break it” which means 2 healthy spouses create marital satisfaction, but it only takes one unhealthy spouse to produce a broken, unhappy relationship. 

 

Shown below is a link to my YouTube video, How To Choose a Spouse Wisely! Sadly, 99% of individuals don’t have the knowledge that I will share with you in this video but now you will be part of the 1% with the knowledge to choose a spouse wisely.

 

 

In this video, I explain the 3 absolutely essential assessment activities for Choosing a Spouse Wisely! The 3 important written activities are:

 

1. Write down at least 15 positive qualities you desire in a future spouse.

 

2. Write down a minimum of 5 red flags or deal breakers that you must avoid in a future spouse.

 

3. Make a written list of your Top 10 Expectations for a consistently satisfying marriage.

 

Through these 3 assessment activities, you can, and you will Choose a Spouse Wisely!

  

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling for nearly 25 years at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne. I taught Premarital Counseling, Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Crisis Counseling, Ministry to the Sick & Dying, and more.

 

For over four decades, I have spoken to and counseled thousands of individuals, spouses, and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for a fulfilling life and rewarding relationships.

 

I invite you to explore my YouTube channel, Dr. Randy Schroeder where I have nearly 50 beneficial videos on marriage, parenting, and help with a fulfilling life. I post a video every week to make a significant positive difference in your life and relationships.

 

WILL YOU PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, share with others, and comment on what other topics would help enhance your life and relationships! Knowing what is most important to you helps to open my eyes to new topics for future YouTube Videos.

 

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon and CrossLinkPublishing.com

 

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships throughout 2022!

 

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

www.DrRandySchroeder.com

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

 

 

 

LEA - WHY HAVE A PURPOSE FOR YOUR LIFE AND SET MEANINGFUL GOALS!!!

Words on Wednesday supports educators in the Lutheran Education Association with encouragement every week. I had the privilege of giving a positive Biblical message through Words on Wednesday to encourage educators with the knowledge on how to establish a life purpose and set meaningful goals.

Shown below is the Lutheran Education Association link to my Words on Wednesday.

https://leaconnects.lea.org/words-on-wednesday-january-19-2022

I invite you to explore my YouTube channel, Dr. Randy Schroeder where I have over 25 beneficial videos on marriage, parenting, and help with a fulfilling life. I post two videos every week to make a significant positive difference in your life and relationships.

SUBSCRIBE, share with others, and comment on what other topics would help enhance your life and relationships! Knowing what is most important to you helps to open my eyes to new topics.

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of individuals, spouses, and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for a fulfilling life and rewarding relationships.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon and CrossLinkPublishing.com

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships throughout 2022!

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

www.DrRandySchroeder.com

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY MARRIAGE INTERVIEW!!!

On Monday, January 24, I joined Jim Daly, President, and John Fuller, Vice President for a Focus on the Family national broadcast 26-minute interview to discuss Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage. This Marriage interview can be viewed on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwz9k68Y-gc

OR FocusOnTheFamily.com/shows/broadcast

The Focus on the Family daily broadcast is heard by more than 6.3 million listeners a week on over 2,000 radio stations around the world.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness is a 2020 three-time national award-winning Christian marriage book that provides practical specific words, behaviors, and guidance in the 7 major areas of a relationship to help every couple achieve a strong satisfying marriage.

Please check out my YouTube Channel: Dr. Randy Schroeder where I provide help with numerous topics. Will you please also SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, share with family and friends, and comment on videos you would like to see regarding life and relationship issues?  I really appreciate your help and time!

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of individuals, spouses, and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for a fulfilling life and rewarding relationships.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon or CrossLinkPublishing.com

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships in 2022!

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

www.DrRandySchroeder.com

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

 

THE 3 BEST TIPS FOR A POSITIVE ATTITUDE DURING COVID!!!

Please check out my YouTube Channel, Dr. Randy Schroeder with a NEW YouTube video, THE 3 BEST TIPS FOR A POSITIVE ATTITUDE DURING COVID!!!

In this video, learn 3 fantastic tips for a positive attitude during COVID. I help you understand the 3 terrific skills that make a tremendous difference in successfully developing a positive attitude with an optimistic outlook during the pandemic.

Please also check out my YouTube Video, HOW TO BEAT DEPRESSION!!!

Will you please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, share my channel with friends and family, and comment on what helpful videos you would like to watch in the future?  I really appreciate your help and time!

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon or CrossLinkPublishing.com

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of individuals, spouses, and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for a fulfilling life and rewarding relationships.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships in 2022!

To learn more please see my website at www.DrRandySchroeder.com and please check out my YouTube Channel: Dr. Randy Schroeder

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

HOW TO BEAT DEPRESSION!!!

Please check out my YouTube Channel, Dr. Randy Schroeder. Today, I posted a YouTube video, HOW TO BEAT DEPRESSION!!!

Every week I will post 2 or 3 YouTube videos on Marriage, Parenting, and other life goals or challenges.  Will you please SUBSCRIBE to my YouTube channel, share my channel with friends and family, and comment on what helpful videos you would like to watch in the future?  I really appreciate your help and time!

Due to content scheduling changes, my Focus on the Family national broadcast interview discussing Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage was postponed to a date the week of January 24.  Be on the lookout for details with a new date.

Again, Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting was selected by Focus on the Family as the Best Parenting Interview for 2021 and was aired again on Friday, December 31. The interview is also on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7pE_MagI

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon, Christianbook.com, or CrossLinkPublishing.com

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of spouses and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for fulfilling, rewarding relationships.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships in 2022!

To learn more please see my website at www.DrRandySchroeder.com and please check out my YouTube Channel: Dr. Randy Schroeder

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

 

 

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY MARRIAGE INTERVIEW!!!

I joined Jim Daly, President, and John Fuller, Vice President for a Focus on the Family national broadcast interview to discuss Simple Habits to Embrace in Your Marriage with an air date tomorrow Friday, January 7, 2022.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness is a 2020 three-time national award-winning Christian marriage book that provides practical specific words, behaviors, and guidance in the 7 major areas of a relationship to help every couple achieve a strong satisfying marriage.

Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting was selected by Focus on the Family as the Best Parenting Interview for 2021 and was aired again on Friday, December 31. The interview is also on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7pE_MagI

The Focus on the Family daily broadcast is heard by more than 6.3 million listeners a week on more than 2,000 radio stations across the U.S.

Simple Habits for Marital Happiness and Simple Habits for Effective Parenting are available on Amazon, Christianbook.com, or CrossLinkPublishing.com

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of spouses and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for fulfilling, rewarding relationships.

God’s richest blessings on your life and relationships in 2022!

To learn more please see my website at www.DrRandySchroeder.com and check out my YouTube Channel: Dr. Randy Schroeder

 Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

 

HOW PARENTS CAN HELP THEIR CHILDREN!!!

Effective Habits to Embrace in Parenting was selected by Focus on the Family as the best parenting interview for 2021 and will be aired again this Friday, December 31. This interview is also on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7pE_MagI

Simple Habits for Effective Parenting is the only guidebook that covers the 7 significant aspects of parenting a child to become a self-confident, self-motivated, and responsible Godly person in life and school. Every parent will now feel capable and encouraged to effectively lead a child to have a fulfilling Godly life.  

Life and Relationship Lessons on DR. RANDY SCHROEDER YOUTUBE CHANNEL!!!

Through my YouTube videos I will help you have a fulfilling life, healthy rewarding relationships, and supportive friendships by sharing specific practical words, behaviors, and knowledge that will make a positive difference for every aspect of your life.

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of spouses and parents about the simple, yet very effective habits, that are essential for fulfilling, rewarding relationships.

Have a Joyous New Year!

To learn more please visit my website at www.DrRandySchroeder.com

Randy Schroeder, Ph.D., M.Div., M.Ed.

Schroeder Counseling & Consulting, Inc.

Cornerstone Lutheran Church

4850 East Main Street

Carmel, IN 46033

DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

 

HOW TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

HOW TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!!

With all the negative news including the pandemic, it is extremely important to develop a positive attitude each day!  One simple, effective way is to have a daily goal to overcome negative thoughts.  Starting today, do the following: 

1.  Begin each day by saying out loud: “This is the day that God has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it!”  Psalm 118:24

2.  When you arise start every day with prayer – say the Lord’s Prayer out loud along with other prayers or at a minimum say “thought” prayers. 

3.  Say out loud: “Today with God’s help, I can and I will, I can and I will, I can and I will.” 

4.  “Love your neighbor as yourself” by saying something encouraging to everyone you speak with, email, or text.

5.  Say out loud or even write down in a journal three things you are grateful for. 

Unhealthy thoughts are the result of bad habits.  Implement these five ideas and be amazed at your positive attitude!

 God’s blessings on your life and relationships!

Dr. Randy Schroeder wrote the three-time national award-winning marriage book, Simple Habits for Marital Happiness:  Practical Skills and Tools That Build a Strong Satisfying Relationship.

He also wrote the 2021 parenting book, Simple Habits for Effective Parenting:  Specific Skills and Tools That Achieve Extraordinary Results in Raising a Child. Please watch his Focus on the Family Parenting interview at  www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7pE_MagI 

For more than four decades through his writing, speaking, counseling, and teaching, Dr. Schroeder has thoroughly enjoyed enhancing individual lives, enriching couple relationships, and educating parents with practical specific words, behaviors, and commonsense wisdom.

Please SUBSCRIBE at www.DrRandySchroeder.com DrRandy@DrRandySchroeder.com

MEALTIMES MAKE A MARVELOUS DIFFERENCE FOR A CHILD!!!

The most underrated and least talked about parenting essential is family mealtimes at the table. In my opinion, parent-child mealtimes together are probably one of the most significant influential parenting habits because eating together makes a tremendous impact on a child in so many ways.  Please realize mealtimes are for enjoyment, modeling manners, at times lovingly encouraging eating etiquette, and not continually correcting your child.

When a child is struggling behaviorally or academically, I have found most of the time meals are not eaten together as a family. I hear reports that each family member eats nearly every meal in a different part of the house--bedroom, living room in front of the television, the basement, BUT not together.

When family members start eating together and applying the following 10 goals, I have amazingly witnessed positive family life improvement as well as a child’s behavior becoming more responsible.

This is an excerpt from Chapter 2 of Simple Habits for Effective Parenting:  Specific Skills and Tools That Achieve Extraordinary Results in Raising a Child.  This comprehensive guidebook is the only resource that covers all seven key areas of parenting for leading and guiding a child to be a responsible, motivated, and confident individual. 

This past July I joined Jim Daly, President, and John Fuller, VP, for an interview on a national broadcast of Focus on the Family to discuss Effective Parenting.  This interview may be watched on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMU7pE_MagI Please also share this Focus on the Family interview with family and friends. 

Simple Habits for Effective Parenting and the three-time national award-winning Simple Habits for Marital Happiness are available at Amazon or at CrossLinkPublishing.com.

For over four decades, Dr. Randy Schroeder, a licensed marriage and family therapist, pastor, and former seminary professor of pastoral counseling, has spoken to and counseled thousands of parents and spouses about the simple yet effective habits that are essential for healthy relationships.