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God's Christmas List
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
If we find ourselves overwhelmed, anxious, lonely or fearful during this Christmas season, we can take heart and ...
Coping With Holiday Grief
Compiled by Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There is no time of year more difficult than the holidays when a loved one has died. Nothing feels the same nor will ...
Helping Ourselves through the Holidays
Holidays challenge us on every level: emotionally with the memories of family or stressors of getting together, ...
Myths About Sexual Abuse
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
As familiar as we may all think we are with the existence and impact of sexual abuse, there is nothing that diminishes ...
"The Talk"
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The mere thought of having "the talk" about sexuality with their children often makes parents shudder and ...
Picture Perfect: How God "Sees" Our Troubles
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Even Jesus' disciples struggled to picture certain promises that Jesus reassured them of. This article will outline ...
Twelve Years, Ten Lessons
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
An article of tribute and thanksgiving. As Mary Lambrecht follows God's call to Texas, she shares ten basic lessons ...
Preparing for the School Year
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families enjoy the change summer schedules bring. It seems families adjust to the summer schedule then quickly find ...
Bullying in Preschool? Yes, Preschool!
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Bullying is not just a problem for the older child. Preschoolers also experience bullying both as the victim and the ...
The Excitement and Challenge of Beginning School
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Beginning school can be exciting and challenging for children and parents alike. In this article, Christine Vander ...
