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Trauma Happens To Competent Healthy People

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Trauma causes a reaction in people. That reaction is physical because the brain is signaling the body to do...

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...

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...

Different Culture, Equal Honor: Viewpoints on Shame

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Family and individual rituals can look different, but are equally valued by God. Article shows how to bring...

Answering Jesus' Call

This article helps the reader make decisions about when it is important to act on Jesus' call and to be open to His...

Mealtime Tips - Make it Happen!

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

When A Father Dies - Preparing For The Holidays

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The death of a family member creates a kind of stress that one does not understand until they experience the loss...

Christmas Shocking

Christmas this year may not happen as you picture it. When things do not go as planned, you may experience Christmas...

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Broadcasts

Games People Play - 1 of 2 - #3507

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

People, because they fear losing love or arousing anger often learn to get their needs met by indirect means. Games...

Facing Your Fears - 5 of 5 - #3497

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda, Lynda, and Sarah converge together to talk about the fears we carry that keep us stuck in unhealthy...

Facing Your Fears - 4 of 5 - #3496

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda, Lynda, and Sarah converge together to talk about the fears we carry that keep us stuck in unhealthy...

Facing Your Fears - 3 of 5 - #3495

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda, Lynda, and Sarah converge together to talk about the fears we carry that keep us stuck in unhealthy...

Facing Your Fears - 2 of 5 - #3494

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda, Lynda, and Sarah converge together to talk about the fears we carry that keep us stuck in unhealthy...

Facing Your Fears - 1 of 5 - #3493

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Brenda, Lynda, and Sarah converge together to talk about the fears we carry that keep us stuck in unhealthy...

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 3 of 3 - #3469

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is...

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 2 of 3 - #3468

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is...

Let's Talk About Forgiveness - 1 of 3 - #3467

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Join Lynda and Brenda as they outline what the process of forgiveness may look like. Included in the discussion is...

Mars & Venus on the Rebound part 3 #3437

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Anyone who has had their heart broken will appreciate the information this series has to offer. Outlining the signs...

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