Practical Family Living

Family Roles: Assigned and Assumed

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

The powerful impact of family role assignments and assumptions

Characteristics of a Healthy Family

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

Helpful guides to creating a healthy family

Family Relationships: It's Not About Winning and Losing

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

What family relationships are not about

Escaping the Role of Scapegoat

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

A vignette portraying a family scapegoat moving from cooperating with the role to rejecting the role

Overcoming the Role of Family Hero

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

A vignette portraying common characteristics of the family hero

Perfectionism: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

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

Perfectionism is harsh and demanding. However,the Lord does not require it.

Fruit of the Spirit: Tips to Increase Your Daily Servings

Tips on how to incorporate the fruits of the spirit into your daily life to keep you (and your loved ones) healthy and ...

Changing Our Hearts by Changing Our Minds

We can take the pressure off others to change by focusing on our own issues, because the only person we can really ...

Advent Traditions

This article provides many ideas to help you and your family celebrate Advent - with special ways to prepare your ...

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 a ...

Mars & Venus on the Rebound part 1 #3435

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 of ...

The Talk - 2 of 2 #3431

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

In this two part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage provide parents with information on how to talk to ...

The Talk - 1 of 2 #3430

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

In this two part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage provide parents with information on how to talk to ...

Controlling the Chaos - 2 of 2 #3425

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

For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season can ...

Controlling the Chaos - 1 of 2 #3424

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

For stepfamilies, the stress of the holiday season can be compounded. With patience and grace, the holiday season can ...

Building Confidence and Values in Children - 5 of 5 #3420

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the ...

Building Confidence and Values in Children - 4 of 5 #3419

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the ...

Building Confidence and Values in Children - 3 of 5 #3418

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the ...

Building Confidence and Values in Children - 2 of 5 #3417

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the ...

Building Confidence and Values in Children - 1 of 5 #3416

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents struggle often between knowing how to build confidence in their children and at the same time guide the ...