Addiction
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The Process of Individual Growth
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The metaphor of how plants grow provides for us a picture for our own individual process. Growing in understanding...
Removing the Burden
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The habit of pushing oneself through for the sake of performance or accomplishment is a trap. Involving our...
Worshipping Comfort
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Comfort is natural and necessary in our developmental processes. The lack of comfort may set off a cycle of thinking...
What a Lot to Possess
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Our position as a child of God is laden with numerous benefits. Our inheritance is both instant and progressive.
The Illness of Hanging On
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are particular dynamics that keep us from moving forward in the healing process. Our insistence in hanging...
The Balancing Act: Detachment
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Detachment is a concept often misunderstood. It does not mean "cut off" from those around you. Provided...
Rules, Rigidity and Responsibility
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This candid look at self care outlines the way rules promote rigidty of thought. When rigid in our thinking we turn...
Addictions: Many Forms But Never Satisfying
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Addictions cannot satisfy our needs but only serve to destroy joy and peace. God desires more for us!
Blame: A Block to Healing
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Life hurts sometimes. With the hurt we can look for a person to blame. When we project blame toward others we are...
Personal Purity
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are benefits to personal purity beyond what we can fully take in as the world is seeming to celebrate...
Broadcasts
Rambling Resentments 2 of 2 #3594
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended...
Rambling Resentments 1 of 2 #3593
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended...
Don't Stop Believing: Taking Off the Therapy Hat 5 of 5 #3592
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 4 of 5 #3591
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 3 of 5 #3590
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 2 of 5 #3589
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Don't Stop Believing 1 of 5 #3588
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...
Healthy Esteem: His Workmanship #3577
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
When we internalize His truth that we are His masterpiece, created with a kingdom purpose, a positive, healthy self...
Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 6 of 6 #3134w
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...
Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 5 of 6 #3133w
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...