Articles
Combating Perfectionism
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are varied reasons for the development of perfectionism in our lives. Understanding the possible sources and reconstructing our belief system is founded in God's Word and His love for us.
Abraham, Fear and Choice
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Abraham's life, among others, exhibits the impact of fear on our choices. The reward outlined by the Lord for those who persevere is His increased presence in our lives.
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 and doing that feeds an inappropriate focus for comfort.
Strength For All Things
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We set ourselves up for discouragement and irritation depending on how we talk ourselves through the beginning of each day.
A Christmas Sabbath
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Describes how behaviors and a mindset of peace and rest can bring us closer to God in the Christmas season
Accepting Our Weaknesses
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article focuses on the biblical view of our weaknesses.
How To Move Ahead After Personal Pain
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The story you tell yourself and others of your difficult situation is important. It is important because the potential for going on in a capable manner after personal pain can be determined by how we frame the experience. Though it is important to tell the exact nature of the experience, including hope in one’s thoughts and expression after a trauma is a survival tool. This article explains how to be honest about difficult times yet cling to hope.
Overexposure to Traumatic Events
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the cost involved when people's hearts are overexposed to traumatic experiences.
Surrender
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Surrender is a process in which we accept the way things are.
My Child Won't Go To School
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
School phobia, a severe stress response toward school is a very perplexing condition. Suddenly a child simply will not go to school and becomes unusually forceful in their not wanting to go into the school routine. Unusual crying, sitting down, not moving, screaming, running away from the parent, refusal to leave the car to go into the school, are some of the symptoms in this condition. This article gives a thorough overview of the condition and ideas of what to do with school phobia.
Using Mindfulness to Keep Relationships Healthy
Whitney Stager, M.S.
Insights and tips are provided on how use mindfulness to be attentive to others feelings, as well as your own, in everyday experiences, to help strengthen your relationship.
Affliction and Fear
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The healing process for each one of us requires ownership within ourselves of the behaviors and attitudes that often create our own daily battles. What has been discovered is that fear is often behind those patterns of thinking and acting. Scripture tells us that if we are afflicted we are to pray. Knowing what fears we face help us know where to begin in overcoming those core fears.
Prayers for God's Protection
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Fearful situations can leave us feeling vulnerable. Article outlines a specific format of prayers to use when we need God's protection.
Making Your Way Through Transition
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the challenges we face when going through difficult life changes. It also gives a way of navigating through that difficult time.
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. Examples are given.
Broadcasts
Read My Mind #566
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This series of programs presents and discusses assumptions we all may make that contribute to relationships experiencing difficulty
Double Binds: Comfort - Giving and Receiving #614
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion centers around the dynamics of giving and receiving comfort and the impact of double binding communication.
Growing Old #629
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The process of growing old deserves and receives discussion of the aging process and the deep losses experienced.
Where Is Jesus In Tough Times #2 of 2, #1050
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Depression and its Treatment #1 of 5, #2081
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This series on depression begins with a thorough overview of the biological and social aspects of depression and its treatment.
Depression and Its Treatment #2 of 5, #2082
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Lynda continues with her defining of and overview regarding the treatments available for depression.
Depression and Its Treatment #3 of 5, #2083
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
An overview of the possible treatments, biological and social causes of depression.
Depression and its Treatment #4 of 5, #2084
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A thorough overview of the biological and social aspects of depression.
Nourishing Thinking #1 of 4, #2091
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A conversation is often taking place in one's mind. How to have nourishing thoughts is explored in this program.
Nourishing Thinking #2 of 4, #2092
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A conversation is often taking place in one's mind. How to have nourishing thoughts is explored in this program.
Nourishing Thinking #3 of 4, #2093
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A conversation is often taking place in one's mind. How to have nourishing thoughts is explored in this program.
Nourishing Thinking #4 of 4, #2094
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A conversation is often taking place in one's mind. How to have nourishing thoughts is explored in this program.
Peace With Self #1 of 2, #2342
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
I don't know of anyone who wouldn't like to experience more peace in their lives. Psalm 32 offers guidelines promoting peace within ourselves and in our relationships with others.
Peace With Self #2 of 2, #2343
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
I don't know of anyone who would like to experience more peace in their lives. Psalm 32 provides guidelines promoting peace within ourselves and in our relationships with others.
Anxiety, Phobia and Panic: Taking Charge of Your Fears #1 of 3, #3098
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Specific symptoms and patterns of thinking associated with anxiety, phobias, and panics are discussed.
Anxiety, Phobia and Panic: Taking Charge of Your Fears #2 of 3, #3099
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Specific symptoms and patterns of thinking associated with anxiety, phobias, and panic are discussed.
Anxiety, Phobia and Panic: Taking Charge of Your Fears #3 of 3, #3100
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Lynda and Brenda introduce Bob Harmon who shares about his own personal experience of a panic disorder.
Difficult Emotions #3252
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Difficult feelings, though unwanted, give us information. Lynda Savage discusses how to view difficult emotions and then how to respond to them in this program.
Combating Perfectionism #1 of 2, #3187
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
What is the basis of perfectionism in people? The possible origins of and impact of perfectionism is discussed along with statements one may use to challenge underlying beliefs that accompany this pattern of living.
Combating Perfectionism #2 of 2, #3188
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
What is the basis of perfectionism? Brenda discusses the possible origins of perfectionistic behavior and its impact on relationships. Also presented are statements one can use to challenge the underlying beliefs that feed perfectionism.
