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Blended Families and Teens

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Blended families can be challenging for everyone, especially a teenager. Article describes these challenges and...

What Teens Want Parents to Understand

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

Some teens believe that parents "don't get it" or "just don't understand." Recently, I asked...

Family Finances: Don't Go Solo

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

Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one...

Drunk With Hope: God's Help for Addiction and Emotional Wounds

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Emotional wounds can negatively influence relationships which can lead to addictive behaviors. Article explores how...

Relationships And The Brain

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Our brain is sending out signals for hormone release in all of our relationships. These hormones are either the...

Rebuilding After the Storm

August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...

Working Hard To Be Liked

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

People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own...

Children and Attachment Wounds

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Early trauma in a child’s life can result in attachment wounds in your child. Article describes how a specialized...

ADHD and Homework: It Can Work!

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

Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school...

Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One!

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

Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many have a relative or two in...

Boundaries: Being Someone You're Not #1 of 2, #2280

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

How important is it really to be honest and reveal your own thoughts or reactions? How does this affect your...

Authority and Structure in God's Family and Kingdom, #3 of 3, #1245

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There is very much a spiritual component that fights against healthy authority and healthy structure. Listen as Paul...

Authority and Structure in God's Family and Kingdom, #2 of 3, #1244

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Finding ways to speak about authority and structure in a positive manner is important. God is for us. It is a part...

Tithing The Blessing #1199

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There is much talk about blessing one another. Understanding what that means and the impact of giving away the...

Respect in Relationships #6 of 6, #1164

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Another aspect of building respect in relationships is the individuals ability to give and receive compliments...

Respect in Relationships #5 of 6, #1163

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

One of the challenges to respect in any close relationship surfaces when disagreements arise. Join us as we discuss...

Respect in Relationships #4 of 6, #1162

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion is continued focusing on the various ways in which respect is built upon creating a safe and solid...

Respect in Relationships #3 of 6, #1161

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Continued in this program is the importance of one promising what they will deliver and then delivering what they...

Respect in Relationships #2 of 6, #1160

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Relationships built on the foundation of honoring the specialness of God's creation in each of us will move toward...

Respect in Relationships #1 of 6, #1159

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Respect in relationships is an attribute that is developed and nurtured throughout the lifetime of the relationship...