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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

To Rescue or Not, That is the Question

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article explores ways in which parents rescue their adolescent children and ways to weigh the decision whether...

Rebuilding After the Storm

August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...

Working Hard To Be Liked

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

People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own...

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...

Get Your Brave On 2 of 2 #3526

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Using examples and sharing ideas are a part of these two programs with Brenda and Sarah designed to widen our...

Get Your Brave On 1 of 2 #3525

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Using examples and sharing ideas are a part of these two programs with Brenda and Sarah designed to widen our...

Rehearse the Facts #3569

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

We all experience times in our lives when we feel thrown off balance, doubting our own thoughts and feelings. These...

Loving a Young Alcoholic - 3 of 3 - #3549

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents become frightened when discovering their young adult misuses, even abuses alcohol or another drug. Brenda...

Loving a Young Alcoholic - 2 of 3 - #3548

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Parents become frightened when discovering their young adult misuses, even abuses alcohol or another drug. Brenda...

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...

Surviving Infidelity - #3530

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Surviving the ultimate betrayal of infidelity is possible. Statistics, why the affair, and survival/overcoming...

Coping With Anxiety - #3529

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Discussion of what causes anxiety and how to get rid of worry. Lynda and Sarah talk about coping with stressors and...