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About Phil Templeton 

 

Dr. T has a passion for helping individuals and couples learn to heal the pain of relationship problems.  He and his family live in the Puget Sound area of beautiful Western Washington, where they are active in the church they attend.

 

Education:

 

  • Seminary Ph.D., Christian Counseling - "Seminary studies helped me put together my understandings of God  with my desire to help people.  It's a really good thing to know the character of God... and it's even better to really know God." 

 

  • M.A., Marriage, Family & Child Counseling - "In grad school I learned that Relationships are essential for life.  When your life is over, all you possess is the experiences you've shared with others."

 

  • B.A., Journalism - "Journalism school sharpened my gift with the written word.  As a therapist and teacher, I know that words, spoken or written, can bring healing or wounding.  Lord, let my words be tools for the healing of wounded souls."

 

Professional Credentials and Memberships:
 
  • Ordained Christian Minister-- called to serve God by writing, teaching, and counseling
  • Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor (BCPCC) with the International Board of Christian Counselors
  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington State (counseling couples, families, and individuals with an emphasis on helping people develop healthy relationships)
  • Clinical Member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (http://www.aamft.org/)
  • Charter-Clinical Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (http://www.aacc.net/)


 

Teaching/Speaking Activities:

 

  • Teaching "Verse-by-verse" & "topical" Bible studies and "Healthy Life Solutions" classes
  • Adjunct Professor in Northwest University's Leadership Education for Adult Professionals Program (LEAP) 
  • Speaking at churches, seminars, retreats, and Men's, Singles', or Couples' events


 

Counseling Articles by Dr. T:

 

Stay tuned for in-depth articles or pamphlets on the following topics....

 

"Marriage Conflict vs. Intimacy"

 

"God Is on Your Side"

 

"Forgiveness & Reconciliation"

 

"Resilience (Mental Toughness) in the Face of Adversity"

 

"Grief and Loss Recovery"

 

"Handling the Crises of Life"

 

"Managing Your Anger"

 

"Finding a Helpful Mental Health Professional"

 

And excerpts from Dr. T's books in process, including:

 

  • Grace and Knowing God

and

  • Enjoying God in the Ministry of Marriage

     

    "Grief and Loss Recovery"

     

    "Handling the Crises of Life"

     

    "Managing Your Anger"

     

    "Finding a Helpful Mental Health Professional"

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 Helpful Books & Resources:
 
Dr. T loves books!  He says, "You can tell a lot about a person by the people and books they hang out with.
 
"Many people I've known have benefitted from spending time with these books.  I can't recommend everything each writer or commentator says, but greatly appreciate the help they provide to people who need healing (which we all do!)."
 
Affliction, Edith Schaeffer
The Blended Family, Tom & Adrienne Frydenger
Bradshaw on: The Family, John Bradshaw
Celebration of Discipline, Richard Foster
Christianity with Power, Charles Craft
The Complete Works of Francis Schaeffer: A Christian Worldview (5 volumes)
Desiring God, John Piper
The Divine Consipiracy, Dallas Willard
The Feeling Good Handbook, David Burns
Freedom of Simplicity, Richard Foster
Future Grace, John Piper
The Life Recovery Bible (Tyndale House)
Love Must Be Tough, James Dobson
The Marriage Builder, Larry Crabb
Prayer: Finding the Heart's True Home, Richard Foster
Raising a Modern-Day Knight, Robert Lewis
The Ready-Made Family: How to Be a Stepparent and Survive, Andre Bustanoby
Remarriage: A Healing Gift from God, Larry Richards
Renovation of the Heart, Dallas Willard
The Search for Significance, Robert S. McGee
Understanding People, Larry Crabb
The Way They Learn, Cynthia Tobias
The Way They Work, Cynthia Tobias
What Is a Family? Edith Schaeffer