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Taking Care of Yourself Over Holidays After a Loss

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

After the death of a loved one, various holidays are difficult, especially Christmas. Here are specific ideas for...

Grieving Another Divorce

A "Dear Rosa" question and answer expressing the anger and hurt one can feel during a divorce in the face...

Words When It Matters

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Our hearts go out to those who have just experienced loss. What can we say to them? This article explains the...

Making Your Way Through Transition

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article describes the challenges we face when going through difficult life changes. It also gives a way of...

Coping With Holiday Grief

Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Adapted from "Ten Ways To Cope With Holiday Grief" by L.B. Schultz, this handout provides information that...

Things To Remember When Grieving

Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Following guidelines originally written in "How To Grieve" by KAIROS, these steps help the grief stricken...

Understanding Grief When A Child Dies

Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Reprinted in part from "Compassionate Friends", Copyright 1980, the death of a child has unique stresses...

Chronic Disease: A Life Altering Condition

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Each year many people are diagnosed with having a chronic disease. This article discusses some of the common grief...

This is Your Life: Adolescents Leaving Home

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article addresses launching as a transition in family life, and ways one can prepare for it.

Gifts of the Heart: Ideas for Giving at Christmas

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article addresses how families can be creative about giving during times of economic shortages.

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 4 of 6 #3132w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 3 of 6 #3131w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 2 of 6 #3130w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 1 of 6 #3129w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

Rehearse the Facts #3569

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

We all experience times in our lives when we feel thrown off balance, doubting our own thoughts and feelings. These...

Claim Your Land 3 of 3 - 3556

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The healing process may be confusing at times. Particular questions designed to help us move forward are discussed.

Claim Your Land 2 of 3 - 3555

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The healing process may be confusing at times. Particular questions designed to help us move forward are discussed.

Claim Your Land 1 of 3 - 3554

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The healing process may be confusing at times. Particular questions designed to help us move forward are discussed.

God’s Healing Touch Through the Holy Spirit and Professional Help - 2 of 2 - #3546

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Johnson, an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, is gracious, truthful, and disarmingly to the point in...

God’s Healing Touch Through the Holy Spirit and Professional Help - 1 of 2 - #3545

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda Johnson, an Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor, is gracious, truthful, and disarmingly to the point in...