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Navigating Relationships
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
All relationships with our loved ones give us high highs and low lows. And as with any bumpy ride having navigation...
Real Freedom
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Real freedom is quoted by John Baker (founder of Celebrate Recovery) as being “..free to NOT do the things that keep...
Can I Fix It?
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Are you one of those who believe if you work hard enough toward a personal problem you can fix it? Some research...
Forgiveness Means We Recognize Our Humanity
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
If you are human, you will be less than perfect. You will hurt those you say you love with some consistency. To...
A Word About Apologizing
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Apologizing is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strong character. Sometimes apologizing — not only for what we...
Honoring Choices
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We have all been faced with situations where no matter what good is given, mean words and behaviors are returned...
Love Your Anger?
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
I love anger. It's one of my favorite emotions. A lot of people think anger is bad but anger serves a very...
A View From 30,000 Feet
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
As parents, we have one of the most valuable jobs in society. Children make mistakes that can have devastating...
Building Fences...Pruning Hedges - Part 1
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
It is said “good fences make good neighbors”. In some places, land is physically separated by a fence; this is a...
Hold the Line
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
We all have situations in our life that are just difficult. And sometimes we get so tired and we just want to give...
