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Everyone is Welcome!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Schools are working very hard to address the growing problem of bullying through teacher trainings, student...
Peace and Goodwill Towards Men
Kathy Ann Ward, MA, LPC-T, CSAC
Using scripture readings to keep, or find, the peace and joy in your interpersonal relationships over the holidays.
Controlling the Chaos
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season...
Trauma: Caring for Ourselves
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each of us experiences situations and events that run the risk of leaving us traumatized. Traumatic events may not...
Overcoming Self-sabotaging Behaviors
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
While we are all capable of self-sabotage, some individuals are more vulnerable to self-defeating behavior. It is...
The Golden Rule for Cyberspace
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Most of our teens know how to work with technology but few realize how technology works. As parents and educators...
Affected Family Members
Kathy Ann Ward, MA, LPC-T, CSAC
Families affected by a loved one’s chronic mental illness or addiction endure a unique type of stress. This article...
Just Love Them
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Our children are not perfect, and neither are we. Sometimes their behavior may leave us scratching our heads or...
Marriage at the Foot of the Cross
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Marriage is hard work. We need to keep in mind that the ground is level at the foot of the cross; none of us are...
Apology Rejected?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Have you ever suffered because you have become aware that some close person in your life has not forgiven you? When...
