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Twenty Something
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In this article, Christine outlines common struggles...
Surprise, Surprise: Not Everyone Likes Their Family Christmas
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Family gatherings are not always pleasant. We may not even like our family. What is the difference between like...
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...
Encouraging the Growth Mindset in Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Parents naturally want the best for their children and can be instrumental in helping their children become...
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...
Your Behavior is Not Acceptable but YOU I Love
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Separating the deed from the doer: It is tempting to label a child or adult by their behavior. Bad behavior is...
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...
Perfectionism and the Parent-Child Relationship
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In the parent-child relationship, perfectionism sets up unrealistic standards of behavior and performance for the...
When We Apologize
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Apologies are so easily thrown out that it becomes difficult to known when they are genuine. Brenda defines a few...
Fight for Your Right
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
We own our feelings, thoughts and behaviors. We do not own the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of others. But what...
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