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Forgiveness Means We Recognize Our Humanity

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

If you are human, you will be less than perfect. You will hurt those you say you love with some consistency. To...

Relationship Wisdom

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Relationships can be wonderful and they can be very difficult. When things are going well, be sure to take time to...

Honesty

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Deciding to be honest is only the beginning of living an honest life. c onsciously choosing to not deceive is an...

Humor and Perversity

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Humor in our culture has taken a sarcastic, demeaning turn. Learning to communicate from our hear with wisdom is...

Behaviors That Inhibit Clarity in Relationships

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Behaviors and thoughts that inhibit relationships

Using Mindfulness to Keep Relationships Healthy

Insights and tips are provided on how use mindfulness to be attentive to others feelings, as well as your own, in...

Suggestions For Clarity In Relationships

Author Unknown, Edited by Brenda Spina, M.S.,LMFT, LPC

This handout provides a list of specific response one can use when behavior in relationship becomes intrusive or...

10 Tips For Solving Problems

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Listed are ten simple yet challenging factors to remember when attempting to bring a difficult conversation to a...

Respect in Families

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are three foundational principles that make respect in families happen. Following these principles may be...

Validation is Not Agreement

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

This article describes the difference between validating another person's communication and agreeing with it...