Mark and Debra Meehl were on the verge of divorce. Mark's violent mood swings, reckless spending sprees, and utter irrationality were tearing their family apart. At the root of Mark's destructive behavior was a complex psychological problem called Bipolar Disorder, the revelation of which would save their marriage and arguably Mark's very life. When 15-year-old Katherine Finn started cutting herself and exhibited other suicidal behavior, her mother, Kristin, recognized the same disturbing symptoms she had as a teenager. Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder, Kristin remembers the painful lows of depression, followed by tormenting, exuberant highs of mania. Fred Finn, Katherine’s father, and Holly, the youngest in the family, watch as the disease brings a dark cloud over everyday life. In this episode, Life Focus will reveal the silent devastation Bipolar Disorder imposes on families, and look at real, practical steps they can take to receive help.
Boys' imaginations can take them from a backyard to a battlefield, where they will pretend to be heroes or villains as they rescue and conquer - and all before lunch. And yet many parents worry, wondering if their sons are simply normal, active boys, or turning into potentially violent men. Chuck and Deborah Hart of Littleton, Colorado, have four active boys. From breakfast to bedtime, these parents are on their feet, running after lively children. In this episode, we'll look at this family's well-studied approach to raising boys and talk to educators and experts who believe that society needs to have a new heart for boys.
Columbine High School recognized its 10th anniversary in which two teenagers killed 13 people and themselves at suburban Denver's Columbine High School. Seventeen year old Rachel Scott was the very first victim of the massacre. Soon after, her grieving family uncovered some of her writings —predicting her fate. Rachel’s story is one of visions, dreams, and writings ---so prophetic; you’ll have to see them to believe them and On this edition of life focus, you’ll have a chance to do just that.
