Adult Children
Articles
Twenty Something
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The twenties can be described as a time of great transitions. In this article, Christine outlines common struggles...
Surprise, Surprise: Not Everyone Likes Their Family Christmas
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Family gatherings are not always pleasant. We may not even like our family. What is the difference between like...
Myths About Sexual Abuse
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
As familiar as we may all think we are with the existence and impact of sexual abuse, there is nothing that...
Encouraging the Growth Mindset in Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Parents naturally want the best for their children and can be instrumental in helping their children become...
Overcoming Self-sabotaging Behaviors
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
While we are all capable of self-sabotage, some individuals are more vulnerable to self-defeating behavior. It is...
Your Behavior is Not Acceptable but YOU I Love
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Separating the deed from the doer: It is tempting to label a child or adult by their behavior. Bad behavior is...
Just Love Them
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Our children are not perfect, and neither are we. Sometimes their behavior may leave us scratching our heads or...
Perfectionism and the Parent-Child Relationship
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
In the parent-child relationship, perfectionism sets up unrealistic standards of behavior and performance for the...
When We Apologize
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Apologies are so easily thrown out that it becomes difficult to known when they are genuine. Brenda defines a few...
Fight for Your Right
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
We own our feelings, thoughts and behaviors. We do not own the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of others. But what...
Broadcasts
Loving a Young Alcoholic - 1 of 3 - #3547
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parents become frightened when discovering their young adult misuses, even abuses alcohol or another drug. Brenda...
Flexibility in Family - #3533
Laura Demetrician, MS, LMFT
Flexibility is an often forgotten important element of healthy families. Life circumstances, children, and family...
Muddy Waters - 2 of 2 - #3519
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Communicating clearly in all of our relationship can be quite the task. Each of us being put together so...
Muddy Waters - 1 of 2 - #3518
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Communicating clearly in all of our relationship can be quite the task. Each of us being put together so...
A Hole in the Soul - 2 of 2 - #3521
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
When people grow up in difficult circumstances, they feel and often behave as though they are incomplete. However...
A Hole in the Soul - 1 of 2 - #3520
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
When people grow up in difficult circumstances, they feel and often behave as though they are incomplete. However...
Smooth Sailing with Tough Temperaments - #3487
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Does your child's behavior ever leave you scratching your head? Do you ever think why in the world is he doing...
Christian in a Secular School - 4 of 4 - #3455
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Hannah Savilla shares how a sheltered young Christian can move effectively in non-Christian circles after high...
Christian in a Secular School - 3 of 4 - #3454
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Hannah Savilla shares how a sheltered young Christian can move effectively in non-Christian circles after high...
Christian in a Secular School - 2 of 4 - #3453
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Hannah Savilla shares how a sheltered young Christian can move effectively in non-Christian circles after high...
