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Just Right: A Christmas Memory

A story of a family tradition to warm your heart and a reminder that family traditions help build memories that last...

Healing at Christmas

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

This article describes the decisions we all have when entering the holidays. We can choose to stop "the...

What Happens When We Measure Ourselves With Each Other

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

This article looks at the phrase "It's not fair!" when people measure themselves with others and what the...

The Third Step in the Reconciliation Process

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

This article describes the five steps in the process of reconciliation and focuses in detail on the third step.

Behaviors That Inhibit Clarity in Relationships

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Behaviors and thoughts that inhibit relationships

Memories: Our Past, Our Present, and Our Future

Daniel Lange, M.S.W., LCSW

Memories present a consistent history to what yiou decide is true of you

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...

Mocking In Families

A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding the shamed based communication and its impact on family members.

Forgiveness in the New Year

The process of forgiveness, tips on inviting Jesus into the journey of forgiveness, as well as the forgiveness of...

A Parent's Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry

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

Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling...

Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #3 of 3, #3304

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to...

Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #2 of 3, #3303

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to...

Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #1 of 3, #3302

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to...

Mealtime Tips and Helpful Hints, #2 of 2, #3297

Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.

Mealtime Tips and Helpful Hints, #1 of 2, #3296

Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.

Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #4 of 4, #3301

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person...

Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #3 of 4, #3300

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person...

Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #2 of 4, #3299

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person...

Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #1 of 4, #3298

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that...

Chronic Disease: From Grief to Hope, #3 of 3, #3295

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

Chronic Disease affects roughly 45% of the total population. Behind this statistic are faces and experiences of real...