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stevenrkelly
06-10-2008, 08:45 AM
I hope everyone is doing well. I am new to soulforce. I am an Ordained United Methodist Pastor on leave of absence (not serving a church) as I make the transition from pastor to therapist. I work at the University of Louisiana at Monroe and love it. I really believe in soulforce and look forward to supporting and learning about it.
keltic63
06-10-2008, 08:46 AM
Hi Steven, Thanks for joining us here at soulforce. welcome to the forums
Zerbie
06-10-2008, 12:25 PM
Welcome. :)
What do you do in academia?
stevenrkelly
06-10-2008, 12:34 PM
I am a therapist at the University Counseling Center. I am also the AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) coordinator. I work with the Athletic department to ensure they are compliant with NCAA Drug mandates. I also work with atheletes that fail drug screens and might have possible addiction issues.
Zerbie
06-10-2008, 12:40 PM
Oh,, interesting.
:):cool:
paul
06-10-2008, 12:48 PM
Hiya Steven,

Welcome :wave:,

There are some really nifty people here. Some people ring and run, others stick around and join in. I hope you will be part of the "others." Then you will discover there are some amazing people here.

I look forward to getting to know you, please express your self on the various threads that may tickle (or not) your fancy, and let us know who you are. :)
paul
keltic63
06-10-2008, 02:03 PM
I am a therapist at the University Counseling Center. I am also the AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) coordinator. I work with the Athletic department to ensure they are compliant with NCAA Drug mandates. I also work with atheletes that fail drug screens and might have possible addiction issues.

hey doc,

I think I have a problem with the people I hang out with. I mean, I feel like I'm missing out if I'm not with them even for a couple of hours. do you think I might have an addiction problem? Generally, they are good people, but I fear they are taking over my real life. you see, it's this group of people online, and you know what a bunch of whackos hang out in online forums......:eek:





:lol::lol::lol:
stevenrkelly
06-11-2008, 09:35 AM
Keltic63,

"addiction" is a charged word. We throw it around like we do the word "love". When I'm working with someone who I think might have a dependency problem. BTW, the DSM (diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders) does not use the word "addiction", but I digress, I consider several things: 1) is the behavior interfereing with day to day relationships? 2) is the behavior causing legal problems? 3) is the behavior causing occupational problems? 4) is the behavior causing financial problems?
That being said, we are all created to need/desire intimacy. Intimacy involves vulnerability, deep personal sharing, and mutual understanding. Do you have that in your life outside of the online forums? If not, you might want to explore why. Your behavior may be complusive, but not addictive.
Grace and Peace,
Steve:)
keltic63
06-11-2008, 09:48 AM
Do you have that in your life outside of the online forums? If not, you might want to explore why. Your behavior may be complusive, but not addictive.
Grace and Peace,
Steve:)


That's good to hear! my therapist told me I had some OCD, but it wasn't bad enough to address it.

Still, these people here at soulforce forums, I miss them when I can't get online! :D:love:
stevenrkelly
06-11-2008, 10:01 AM
That's good to hear! my therapist told me I had some OCD, but it wasn't bad enough to address it.

Still, these people here at soulforce forums, I miss them when I can't get online! :D:love:

Sounds like you're on top of it then.
online forum relationships can be great!

:D:love:
matthewspeed
06-11-2008, 12:38 PM
hey doc,

I think I have a problem with the people I hang out with. I mean, I feel like I'm missing out if I'm not with them even for a couple of hours. do you think I might have an addiction problem? Generally, they are good people, but I fear they are taking over my real life. you see, it's this group of people online, and you know what a bunch of whackos hang out in online forums......:eek:

Hey Keltic

"Wackos?" Thats ok, I have been called worse. Most people that know me will testify to my "wackiosim." I know, no such word, but that is a good example that I am just not right! :eek:
nmwolfboy
06-11-2008, 12:39 PM
Welcome Steven! :wave:

i'm glad you've joined us. There are some amazing discussions that happen here & i'm sure your participation will be gladly embraced. :)

Pax, :dove:
scott
stevenrkelly
06-11-2008, 02:49 PM
Matthew,

I think "wackos' is the clinical term :D
stevenrkelly
06-11-2008, 02:49 PM
thanks nmwolfboy
Good to be here:D
matthewspeed
06-11-2008, 03:16 PM
Matthew,

I think "wackos' is the clinical term :D

Steven,

Thank you for giving me the true clinical term. I never want to appear dumb with other intellectuals!! :lol:
tymejumper
06-11-2008, 06:48 PM
Hello and welcome to Soulforce, we hope you post and get to know all of us.
mew24
06-11-2008, 10:09 PM
Welcome, I am new too. I am enoying learning about the Soul Force as well as the commonality that we all seem to share.
Gennee
06-13-2008, 03:23 PM
Welcome to the site, Steve.

Gennee

:wave::love:
stevenrkelly
06-16-2008, 10:56 AM
Hello and welcome to Soulforce, we hope you post and get to know all of us.

Hope everyone is doing well this Monday!
have a great day folks.:cool:
tdogg
06-16-2008, 05:06 PM
Hi and welcome Steven!! glad you found your way here. It will be nice to have some sanity around the forums. :lol:

Hope you stay around and share some more. I think you'll like us...we may be wackos, but were Keltic's wackos...:love:
BruceChris
06-16-2008, 10:48 PM
Come and read our forums, and offer us your knowledge and opinions.

Now, lets see here, if I diagnose myself as being a Whacko, N.O.S., (and I assume that the term has a multi-digit DSM code somewhere), doesn't that mean that I am practicing medicine without a license? Now that could get me into a whole lot more trouble than admitting to being a Ho-Mo-SEX-u-Al.

On the other hand, if I DON'T admit to being a "whacko', then I must be in denial, and there MUST be a twelve-step group out there, somewhere. Whacko's, Anonymous, I would guess.

This would probably involve getting the services of someone like you. I gotta check my medical insurance here, I'm not sure how many visits I'm covered for. This is beginning to sound messy, complicated, and expensive. Maybe I should just have a drink, or engage in some anonymous sex, much less stressful.

Hey Steve, all psychobabble aside, welcome.

Peace and Love, Bruce Chris
Rick336
06-17-2008, 01:12 AM
Nice to meet you Steven. And welcome to Soulforce. :)

Rick
andrewlittle
06-17-2008, 07:41 AM
I am so glad you have joined us here at Soulforce. As you may have noticed, in checking around, having someone here with intelligence and a sense of humor would be most helpful. We tend to be short on one and unfortunately well endowed with the other.

As for our dear Keltic (also a Steve), well we let him have the "moderator" title out of kindness and our collective good heart. The one thing that makes it easier is that, online, we do not see the perpetual facial tics or witness his neurotic, obsessive, ummm, expressive (yeah, that's it) - expressive finger movements.

Be well, and let us get to know you. It would be easier to know you, however, if you could post your address (with maps preferably) and details of any shrubbery or landscaping structures behind which we could hide when we visit.

Now, let me tell you a little about myself. You don't mind if I lay down on your couch, do you? I didn't think so. Anyway, after I was abducted by aliens ....
stevenrkelly
06-17-2008, 08:38 AM
Hi and welcome Steven!! glad you found your way here. It will be nice to have some sanity around the forums. :lol:

Hope you stay around and share some more. I think you'll like us...we may be wackos, but were Keltic's wackos...:love:

yep, most definitely plan to stick around. Dang it's hot and humid here in the great state of Louisiana! But, I'm drinking my starbucks, so, I can handle it.:lol: