Tricia Thornton
Who Notices the One Who Notices Everyone Else?
As mothers and fathers, we can become so accustomed to seeing and serving others. I wonder what might shift when we remember the “God who sees me.”
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Nurturing Kids' Hearts and Minds: Parenting with Brain Science and Faith
Have you ever noticed yourself slipping into old habits, even when they aren’t healthy? Our brains are powerful, and God created them with amazing intricacies. When I was a young child, I experienced loss and trauma that imprinted an invisible string of fear that affected every nook and cranny of...
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When "Being Nice" Becomes a Warning Sign: What Every Parent Should Know About the Fawn Response
Most parents are familiar with the fight-or-flight response — that rush of adrenaline when something feels threatening. But there’s a lesser-known fear response that quietly affects people: the fawn response. And understanding it could change how you connect with your children, manage your own emotions, and model healthy relationships in...
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Author Tricia Thornton's 'Beyond Blessed Parenting' a Practical Guide Every Parent Should Read
Nashville-based therapist Tricia Thornton came to the country’s attention in 2023 when she counseled grieving children and their families following the tragic Covenant School shooting.An emerging figure in the world of child and family therapy, Thornton combines psychological and neuroscience research with spiritual guidance to address many of the mental...
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