About
Here's a little more information about Carolyn and Dr. Ronald A. Newsom.
Dr. Ronald A. Newsom
The late Ronald A. Newsom, Ph.D., MFT
passed away on September 28, 2017. He was Carolyn's mentor, colleague, and friend.
Ron served 23 years in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was privileged to serve in the Strategic Air Command and was a B-52 Aircraft Commander and Flight Instructor. He received his Master of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and his Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Brigham Young University—where he was asked to continue as a teaching professor in the same program. Ron became a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and served as Director of the Liahona Counseling Center in Arizona.
He was the well-loved and acclaimed founder of the Liahona Light Institute of which the Liahona Light Academy was it’s online extension. He loved to help people discover and heed the “Liahona Light” within themselves. Dr. Newsom referenced the name “Liahona”--which was an ancient compass that helped people navigate through unknown territory. The name Liahona Light Institute reflected his understanding of the need for both direction (provided by a compass like the Liahona) as well as light to see their way in the world, His teachings adhered to basic universal truths and principles that are found in the Holy Scriptures and in other great philosophies around the world.
Affectionately called “Ron” by his friends and clients, he was dedicated to facilitating in individuals the rediscovery of their innate, inner worth or “true identity”. Desiring to help others in their quest for happiness, he enthusiastically taught, developed and promoted fabulous presentations to help individuals develop positive relationship skills with themselves and others. Through implementing his teachings, highly frustrated or deeply discouraged men and women could get safely out of comfort zones and move on to new, happier beginnings. They learned how to think and act with positive intent regardless of the circumstances they would encounter.
Ron was a man of integrity who cherished family relationships.
He was a man who understood the ups and downs of implementing principle-centered living. He did his best to live his life in harmony with the principles he taught, and yet he realized no one is perfect, and he could chuckle at his own human flaws. His candor in such matters added to his endearing presence. Those who knew Ron found him to be delightful, consistent, unselfish, encouraging, positive, compassionate—and found his teachings to be empowering.
I am honored to be able to continue to share his powerful teachings with enthusiasm and faith, and I am eternally grateful to Ron and his wife Cynthia for their love, positive influence, trust and friendship
Carolyn
Carolyn Calton
Serving people who have hidden heartaches and unresolved personal struggles, Carolyn Calton is a Self-Worth and Relationship Revitalization Educator and Coach. She is the founder of FamilyTreeQuest.com and HealingYourFamily.com.. She has held the roles of CEO and Editor-in-Chief for the late, Ronald A. Newsom, Ph.D., MFT, and she now has full, legal rights to carry on his life’s teachings with the extraordinary programs and materials he developed. She has lived the principles he taught for over 30 years. In addition to Dr. Newsom's teachings, Carolyn also shares her own life experiences and valuable lessons learned in her amazng ReNEW YOU courses, books, audios, and coaching.
As a generational change educator, she teaches individuals and families how to turn from heartache to happiness in themselves, their families and family lines by understanding how to live true to who they really are as TODAY’s ChangeMaker Chain Breakers. She helps sincere, determined men and women who have experienced the disruptive ripple effects of divorce, mistreatment, addiction or abuse rediscover their inner worth while they boost their physical, emotional and spiritual health.
Emphasizing trauma-informed renewal and return to resilience, she is a teacher and facilitator of principles that can set the hearts of men, women and children free from the pain and chains of guilt and toxic shame and from the effects of oppression.
After the light of understanding is gained through her classes, books, and audios, and habits are developed with coaching and small group support in her Joyful Breakthrough Membership Circles, her students learn how to get safely out of comfort zones as they move on to new beginnings. They are empowered with knowledge so they can build a safe, secure foundation for strengthening meaningful relationships and for creating healthy new relationships. They are then able to walk courageously and confidently into the light of true freedom, happiness and inner peace.
Carolyn's Mission, Vision and Values
MY MISSION
To guide and champion TODAY’s ChangeMaker Chain Breakers by respecting, educating and serving their unique and independent needs on all levels—physically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.
MY VISION
I am the leader of the worldwide TODAY's ChangeMaker Chainbreaker Phenomenon. It is a movement of sincere, determined men and women who are yearning for understanding and assistance in recognizing and consistently using the power of their inner strength to fortify themselves and their family members against the influences in the world that seek to destroy their faith in God and tear down their character which undergirds their abilities to stand firmly, with conviction and stability, while they make positive changes and contributions in homes, communities and in the world.
MY VALUES
â–ª I recognize that everyone has individual worth and is deserving of understanding and help, if they choose to receive it, regardless of his or her faults.
â–ª I treat others with common decency and courtesy.
â–ª I deeply respect the roles that mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, cousins and all family members hold in society. I strive to help those who desire to create positive change to overcome negative traits and destructive habits and trends that can tear at the foundation of building strong individuals and families.
â–ª I hold the firm conviction that individual actions affect future generations, therefore I know that mindful, deliberate attention that is given toward creating positive change in oneself is the key to creating positive generational change and healing in one’s family and family line—past, present and future.
â–ª I fully understand that we only have the power to be responsible and accountable for our own thoughts, feelings, actions, values, attitudes and beliefs, yet I do not underestimate the power of our individual positive influence on others – especially our immediate family as well as on our family lines.
â–ª Since individuals and families influence society with their attitudes, ideas, talents and contributions, it is my conviction that strengthening the individual and family is the best, most foundational and productive way to strengthen the world.
â–ª I believe that among their other unique and vital roles, TODAY’s ChangeMakers Chain Breakers are placed in family lines for the purpose of creating positive change and to hold at bay or reverse those traits and trends that are destructive to healthy living—physically, emotionally and spiritually. Understanding this role helps establish a firm individual and family foundation upon which to build as other roles and purposes emerge along the path of happiness.
â–ª I value having faith in God and know that each of us can co-create a life, with His help and influence, that can take us from conflict to connection and from heartache to healing and happiness, thus giving each of us hope for a bright and beautiful future regardless of our own inadequacies, poor choices, mistakes or “history”—whether generational , inflicted upon us or of our own making.
