None of us will go through life without being hurt. Dealing with the pain we encounter is the challenge of life, but also likely what most affects our destiny. Our relationships, mood, and almost every area of our life will be affected by how we deal with hurt. We can respond to hurt in ways that cause more damage than what the initial hurt caused. 

Since being a psychologist, I have been counseling hurting people for decades. I have been in the front lines of hurts of all kinds. I have seen the effects of disappointments, rejection, tragedies, mental illness, betrayals, and traumas that being in a sin infested world brings. 

Even slight hurts can fester and bring lasting damage when not treated. Other heartbreaks and hurts warrant deep pain and the quest is on to ward off lasting harm, while embracing the rewards that come from dealing with the hurt in healthy ways. Knowing and using the healthy ways to respond to hurt is both a treasure and great weapon God has provided. 

Parents try to protect their children from getting hurt, yet they cannot keep some hurt from coming no matter how much they try.  As parents, one of the greatest and most important training we can provide for our children is to teach them healthy ways to deal with hurt, and yet we may not know how ourselves.  

In this conference we will do an in-depth study on the healthy and unhealthy responses to hurt and you will come out equipped and encouraged with clear approaches and ways to deal with hurt in healthy ways.  You will also then be better equipped to help those you love in dealing with their hurt.  We can respond to hurt in ways that lead to God turning our pain into some of life’s greatest treasures.  I hope to see you there!

When:  Friday, February 20th from 6 to 8 pm.

Cost and what it covers:  $10, which covers the conference, refreshments, & Dr. Karlosky’s book:  “Turning Junk into Jewels”. 

Where:  TLC Conference Center at 1747 Lee Seminary Rd, Cookeville, TN 38506