Other Works

  • I have article #2 on the books with online publisher, INSPIRE A FIRE. This material incorporates my parenting struggles and successes while inserting some learned expertise from being a child therapist for almost 15 years. Read it here https://inspireafire.com/staying-calm-while-parenting-angry-kids-by-linda-mcdougal Read more

  • This beautiful reprint about The Praying Mantis can be found in the January/February 2026 edition of the publication by The Order of Saint Luke. When Creation Yearns is a two-page, magazine spread about how enthralled my family was when seeing multiple praying mantises – signifying that God answers prayer regarding our loved ones. Check out… Read more

  • I am happy to share an article of mine recently published with BRCN. You can follow them on FaceBook or go right to their website to view back issues. https://blueridgechristiannews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/December-2025-Paper.pdf My 800-word story, published in December, 2025, describes how excited I get when I see “the sunlight dancing on the water.” It can be a… Read more

  • I am excited to share my December 2025 article on INSPIRE A FIRE. This humorous story is based on a Christmas tradition almost gone wrong when my grandchildren were very young. Read it here. https://inspireafire.com/the-holiday-heist/ Read more

  • Light versus darkness. It’s nothing new. It’s been the strongest conquest since the world began. Read about the heartsickness I often experience when I try to share the good news of the Gospel with friends who aren’t yet ready to receive what I have to say. If you want to learn more about the clash… Read more

  • This is the second episode on YouTube with Carolyn Cooper. She interviewed me on her channel and asked about how I do clinical work with older children. Episode 69. Child Teen Therapy – Part II, For 8-19 year old children, Linda McDougal, LCPC Watch the 25 minute episode here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=91sCD0OJsFk&authuser=2 Read more

  • Guideposts owns first rights to this story about my best friend, Kathy, who supported me when I was walking through a difficult time during my first marriage – and subsequent divorce. It was a confusing and tumultuous time for me, but as Kathy walked alongside me in this grievous season, life was more bearable, I… Read more

  • Episode 68. YouTube Podcast with Caroline S. Cooper I am excited to share my first YouTube interview with a fellow writer who is getting her Doctorate in Psychology. Listen to this 26 minute video on Child Therapy – Part I, For 3-8 years old Children, Linda Mcdougal, Therapist Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2xypsVIjqA Read more

  • I am proud to say Arise Daily has published three of my devotions online. The first one, entitled, “When Creation Yearns” was published in September 2025. You can read this 3-minute story about a heavenly happening that occurred at my daughter’s graduation party a few years ago. Check it out https://arisedailydevos.wordpress.com/2025/09/25/when-creation-yearns/ Read more