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The Stories We Tell

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

Children are wonderfully creative at thinking up stories, in which they are heroic and triumphant. However, when...

Past, Present and Future

Laura Demetrician, M.S., LMFT

Are you fearful of the future? Do you agonize over past mistakes? We all have a natural bent toward thinking about...

Mary’s Labor of Peace

Laura Demetrician, M.S., LMFT

In the midst of a troubled time, we can find peace. It is easy for us to see impossibility of a situation and to...

Need Encouragement?

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

Let's face it - we all could use a little encouragement, especially when life throws us some curveballs. If you need...

Simple Helps

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Life can be tough. There are any number of things that can stress us out and trouble our hearts. But, God hasn't...

Rehearse The Facts

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Now that the holidays are over, many of us lift our eyes to the next year ahead of us. Reflective, wistful at times...

Out of Balance

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Imbalance in our focus easily occurs. Worry is one emotion that throws us off. Worry consumes our energy, robbing us...

His Workmanship

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...

His Peace

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Take a moment today to swim in the depths. The Lord will meet with you and still all your worries. His peace passing...

Deal With It

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

If we don’t deal with our experiences of being shocked and hurt… trauma really, it begins to deal with us. God...

Affected Family Members Part 4 #3414

Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC

Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...

Affected Family Members Part 3 #3413

Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC

Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...

Affected Family Members Part 2 #3412

Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC

Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...

Affected Family Members Part 1 #3411

Kathy Ann Ward, M.S., CSAC, LPC

Families that live with a loved one's addiction or mental illness suffer and experience chronic stress due to trying...

An Encouraging Word Goes a Long Way, #3401

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

In this radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss how influential parents can be in helping...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #6 of 6, #3400

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

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #5 of 6, #3399

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

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #4 of 6, #3398

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

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #3 of 6, #3397

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #2 of 6, #3396

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

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...