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Anger, The "A" Word
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Anger is a word that creates great discomfort for many people. However, there are many reasons why anger can be a...
Deprivation and Anger
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Feelings of anger often cover many different primary emotions: hurt, confusion, fear, and rejection. Deprivation...
Learning to Fight Fair
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
All of us have times when we disagree or fight and fight dirty. There are helpful guidelines to fighting fair. They...
What's Behind That Anger?
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Anger is a complex emotion and uncomfortable for many. Since anger is often a secondary emotion, one is benefited by...
Blame: A Block to Healing
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Life hurts sometimes. With the hurt we can look for a person to blame. When we project blame toward others we are...
A Story of Getting Honest
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Being honest with yourself is the first step and straightest line to mental and spiritual health. This is a story...
Moving From Shame To Respect
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Moving away from a sense of shame to self respect is very important to our mental and even physical health. Shame...
Using Mindfulness to Keep Relationships Healthy
Insights and tips are provided on how use mindfulness to be attentive to others feelings, as well as your own, in...
Christmas Shocking
Christmas this year may not happen as you picture it. When things do not go as planned, you may experience Christmas...
Tips for Talking About Finances
Talking about money can lead to conflict, but research shows that having a plan on how to handle disagreements leads...
