Counseling Episodes

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discussed how to resolve a conflict in a healthy manner. There are multiple ways people attempt to resolve disputes, and unfortunately, most of them are unhealthy and unproductive. This episode will focus on healthy and...

In this heart-rending episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem of being invisible to those around you. Satan has a diabolical scheme to keep your true self as God has created hidden. This sinister plot keeps those you love from seeing who you are...

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self continues the discussion by giving practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. He will discuss ways to be happy and at...

So, your family is dysfunctional, and you are dreading the Holidays. Dr. Ray Self interviews Pam Goucher LCSW, who gives informative, practical ways of surviving and thriving with your dysfunctional family during the holidays. There is a way to be...

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray speaks to the formerly toxic person about how to stay healthy with practical steps for growth and healing. This episode is critical for anybody who was the former perpetrator of abuse.

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Self discusses something very unique. Many people talk about how to deal with toxic people, but few talk about how to bring healing to a person who may be toxic. It could be possible that you are a toxic person and...

In this episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self continues His discussion on the Christian response to toxic people and toxic relationships. This episode will focus on healthy recovery from the poisonous effects of toxic people.

In this crucial episode of Self Talk With Dr. Ray Self, Dr. Self discusses the Christian response to toxic people or toxic relationships. How can Christians have healthy boundaries, and at the same time, be forgiving and merciful? Most of us have been...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the problem of spiritual abuse. Unfortunately, this form of abuse is all too common. It can be confusing and stressful with no easy way out. This episode will help you identify spiritual abuse and give you some...

Have you ever wanted to fix someone who was hurting you? It is a very normal thing to want to change people that cause us pain. It can be difficult to accept people as they are, especially when they have created so much hurt. In this episode, Dr. Ray...

Everyone is looking for fulfillment. Our life is a search for happiness, satisfaction, and fulfillment. Sadly, most people spend their entire lives striving for the unobtainable. There are three critical phases in your life that you must go through to...

Depression is much more than sadness. It can be deadly. Depression is probably the most misunderstood disease in our country. The good news is, there is hope, and it is curable. Dr. Self interviews two professional friends with profound insight. How...

Most people who are depressed keep it to themselves. They do not believe that anyone will understand or “get them.” They live in a hopeless downward spiral of self-condemnation and negative thoughts. Dr. Self interviews a seasoned pastor and a...

In this episode of Self Talk, Dr. Ray Self discusses life messages implanted in the subconscious from an unhealthy family. Unfortunately, these messages will carry over throughout a person's lifetime. Awareness of internal belief systems can...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the severe problem of false identities that stems from the underlying message of the dysfunctional family. Many dysfunctional families assign identities to their children. These false identities are in...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self continues his discussion of the long-term effects of the Dysfunctional Family. Even though we are legally free in Jesus Christ, the lingering effects of the dysfunctional family can still have a dramatic impact on...

Many families are dysfunctional in some way. Unfortunately, some families are dysfunctional to the point that they cause damage that can last for generations. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self discusses the Dysfunctional Family and its effects...

A few weeks ago, Dr. Self talked spoke with Pastor Bob Levins about pastor burnout. They discussed the details that most people wouldn’t have known regarding things pastors go through within the church. In this episode, Dr. Self interviews Bob...

Dr. Ray Self continues his interview with Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. This episode continues the discussion on anxiety and how it can lead to depression. Dr. Self and Nelson Alsup discuss symptoms and proven ways...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Nelson Alsup, who has 47 years of Christian Counseling experience. They discuss the five current causes of fear and anxiety most people are dealing with today. This episode is critical for our...

In America, Pastors are resigning at an alarming rate of over 1500 every month. What is going on? What needs to happen to change this alarming statistic? In this episode, Dr. Ray Self interviews Pastor Bob Levins who has over 40 years of...

In this episode, Dr. Ray Self explores boundaries and those who trespass them. Dr. Ray will define what a trespasser is, and how these people violate your boundaries. Then, he will discuss how to deal with controlling people. Controllers are the...

The principle of personal boundaries is knowing where you end and where another person begins. This sounds like a straightforward principle, but it is incredible how complex it can be and what the ramifications are when boundaries are...

Dealing with relationships may be the most important thing we do in our lives. In this episode, Dr. Ray Self begins a new series on relationships and boundaries. Dr. Self will focus on healthy relationships versus unhealthy relationships....