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The Holidays

The winter holidays can be a time of tradition, community, and meaning. But it can also be a time of loneliness and...

Influence

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Those who influence us sometimes assign us things. A significant part of assigned influence is that we may choose...

Letting Go

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Many reading this will believe that letting go means the other person wins or they condone the behavior as ok. This...

The Power of Words

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

If you're like me, sometimes it can be easy to forget the power of words. Different words are powerful to different...

Rude

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Answering before listening is both stupid and rude. It reveals our focus on our self, our own argument and need to...

Look Beyond

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There is tremendous value in looking beyond what people say and do to the possible condition of their heart. Despite...

You'll Not Know It, But I'll Get You Back

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Masking angry feelings, a loved one can act them out in deliberate, but hidden ways. The child who is angry at his...

Stay Connected

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

Over the holiday season, you may have had a chance to reconnect with family and friends. You may have promised...

Wisdom's Voice

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

We all know truth when we hear it. It’s the deep down inside voice that encourages us in the right direction...

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...