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Conflict and the Call to Bless
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The desire for revenge is within each one of us in the face of hurtful or offensive behavior. It is our way of saying we are not the villains. God has called us to bless one a nother. Blessing one another requires a cessation of treating others as if they are always the villains. In doing so, we open the door to receiving God's intended blessing towards us.
Character, Grace and Relationships
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Paul's honesty about his core nature and the working of G od's grace gives each of us hope in our ability to love one another. It is in the acknowledgement of our sin that we become better equipped to love one another.
Clarity of Thought in Relationships
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are various fears and concerns that feed behaviors not helpful in our relationships with one another. Specific guidelines are available to aid us in our n eed for clarity of thought and behavior as we seek to experience and provide healthy styles of interacting.
Growing Up in Christ
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Maturity takes time to develop in all of us. Obvious, I know, however we can identify particular attitudes and behaviors that help us identify how we are progressing in our walk with the Lord and with others.
Balancing Power and Position
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Using the life of Hagar as an example, we can discover how easily the balance of power and position in relationships can become unbalanced.
The Look of God
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The power of a look. When someone looks at another's face they see the inner thoughts or feelings of that person. What do people see when they look at our faces?
The Walk of Intimacy
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We need intimacy. Defining what intimacy is and allowing God to increase our ability to give and receive intimacy aids each of us in our growth process. This article includes and exercise for all to identify possible underlying assumptions that may inhibit and increase the potential for intimacy.
Sabotaging Love
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Many experiences of being shamed for one's thoughts and feelings create the idea that one can search for but never find love. God's promise is that He gives us power, love, and sound thinking as we walk with Him.
Elderly and Families: Intergenerational Respect and Love
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Suggestions on how family members can bring emotional, practical, and spiritual support to older loved ones
Abundant Attachment with God and Others
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Illustrates how parents and spouses can use Jesus' words from the Gospel of John for healthy attachment
Christmas Inspirations
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
What do the Bethlehem manger and a brother dying of AIDS have in common? Article depicts how life-giving responses in difficult circumstances can bring hope and encouragement.
Families and Transition
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Illustrates how Jesus can help families survive and thrive in times of change and transition.
Simplicity in a Complex World
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Money, possessions, and success can inhibit our desire to prioritize loving God and one another. Article addresses managing earthly things with eternal treasures.
Family Systems and Generational Bondage
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Article describes how past generational patterns can influence current family functioning, and how God can equip us in healthy family functioning.
Grief and Changes
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Change within a family life cycle can bring feelings of grief and loss. Article lists six ways to weather the storms of family changes.
Family Roles: Assigned and Assumed
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The powerful impact of family role assignments and assumptions
Characteristics of a Healthy Family
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Helpful guides to creating a healthy family
Family Relationships: It's Not About Winning and Losing
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
What family relationships are not about
Escaping the Role of Scapegoat
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
A vignette portraying a family scapegoat moving from cooperating with the role to rejecting the role
Overcoming the Role of Family Hero
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
A vignette portraying common characteristics of the family hero
Perfectionism: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Perfectionism is harsh and demanding. However,the Lord does not require it.
Fruit of the Spirit: Tips to Increase Your Daily Servings
Tips on how to incorporate the fruits of the spirit into your daily life to keep you (and your loved ones) healthy and happy.
Changing Our Hearts by Changing Our Minds
We can take the pressure off others to change by focusing on our own issues, because the only person we can really change is ourselves.
Advent Traditions
This article provides many ideas to help you and your family celebrate Advent - with special ways to prepare your hearts and minds for the coming of the Christmas season.
Just Right: A Christmas Memory
A story of a family tradition to warm your heart and a reminder that family traditions help build memories that last a lifetime.
Healing at Christmas
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the decisions we all have when entering the holidays. We can choose to stop "the war" in our relationships, to enter a time of peace.
What Happens When We Measure Ourselves With Each Other
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article looks at the phrase "It's not fair!" when people measure themselves with others and what the outcome is for the individual and relationship.
The Third Step in the Reconciliation Process
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the five steps in the process of reconciliation and focuses in detail on the third step.
Behaviors That Inhibit Clarity in Relationships
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Behaviors and thoughts that inhibit relationships
Memories: Our Past, Our Present, and Our Future
Daniel Lange, M.S.W., LCSW
Memories present a consistent history to what yiou decide is true of you
Taking Care of Yourself Over Holidays After a Loss
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
After the death of a loved one, various holidays are difficult, especially Christmas. Here are specific ideas for moving through any holiday with gentleness toward yourself and your situation.
Mocking In Families
A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding the shamed based communication and its impact on family members.
Forgiveness in the New Year
The process of forgiveness, tips on inviting Jesus into the journey of forgiveness, as well as the forgiveness of self and others are discussed in this article.
A Parent's Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling rivalry and helping children develop positive life long relationships with their siblings.
Ten Ways to "Train Up A Child"
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Parenting is hard. Raising children in today's world is a juggling act for most people when trying to do a good job of applying God’s word."Ten Ways…"gives a real map of behavior for parents to follow as they seek to be a good parent. The admonition to "raise up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it" is fleshed out in this article in practical and moment by moment ways.
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 everyday experiences, to help strengthen your relationship.
Respect in Families
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are three foundational principles that make respect in families happen. Following these principles may be challenging but are also an expression of our commitment to following the examples laid before us by the Lord. In part one, respect is defined and a brief look at grandiosity is taken.
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.
Different Culture, Equal Honor: Viewpoints on Shame
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Family and individual rituals can look different, but are equally valued by God. Article shows how to bring sensitivity and honor to these rituals, when culture or economic and social status are different between people.
Answering Jesus' Call
This article helps the reader make decisions about when it is important to act on Jesus' call and to be open to His timing.
Stay Strong While Raising Strong Willed Children
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong willed children can be amazingly creative, innovative and steadfast while at the same time frustrating and exhausting to parents. This article discusses some tools for parents to use to teach, train and motivate their strong willed child.
This is Your Life: Adolescents Leaving Home
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses launching as a transition in family life, and ways one can prepare for it.
Kids in the Wheelbarrow: Cultivating Trust in the Home
Explore your definition of trust, discover what trust means in your home, and begin to cultivate a trusting environment.
Mealtime Tips - Make it Happen!
Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.
HAPPY KIDS, PEACEFUL PARENTS
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Nature is filled with the very nature of God Himself. Article explains how God can use His creation for uniting families through opening up communication, and simple enjoyment of one another.
Gifts of the Heart: Ideas for Giving at Christmas
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses how families can be creative about giving during times of economic shortages.
Christmas and Family Attachment
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Some children find attachment difficult. Adopted children may have an especially hard time attaching to parents and siblings. Christmas is a time when small steps may be taken to promote a sense of belonging and attachment. A description of this situation is provided here along with ideas to begin to promote attachment in families at Christmas time.
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 themselves. Add the holidays to this and the multiple levels of grief increase. There are a few basic truths that become real in the face of such a loss around the holidays. This article, written to encourage as well as remind us of these truths, utilizes the author's own personal experience to bring the reality of what it means to celebrate living in the face of grief.
Let There Be Peace in the Home: Helping Children Manage Stress During the Holiday Season
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children are just as vulnerable to experiencing holiday stress as adults. This article gives parents nine practical tips to help children manage stress associated with the holiday season.
Christmas Shocking
Christmas this year may not happen as you picture it. When things do not go as planned, you may experience Christmas culture shock.
Coping with Change at Christmas
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Change is often difficult for families, but changes during the Christmas season can be especially tough. Article looks at four practical and spiritual ways to manage changes: based on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her response to the birth of our Savior.
Managing Food Dilemmas During the Holidays
Food holds many meanings and memories for us, especially during the holiday season. This article offers practical tips and suggestions for those with food allergies or special diets.
Facing the Holidays Together
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each year numerous couples and families struggle to keep pace with the expectations placed upon them from various sources. Keeping extended family, friends, and each other happy requires great skill around negotiation, self-awareness, and the provision of flexibility. This article outlines several guidelines to be aware of as the festivities are rushing in to eat up your time and energy.
You Don't Need (Much) Money for Fun!
Ten fun and free or low-cost ideas to beat cabin fever.
MONEY THROUGH THE AGES: Changing Our Generational Views
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Our generational family history can influence our current views on money for ourselves and for our families. This article describes six signs of generational financial bondage, and three ways to step into new Biblical, healthy perspectives on money management.
Turning Financial Stress into an Opportunity for Growth and Attachment in Marriage
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. However uncomfortable that stress may be, it can also be an opportunity for growth and attachment in marriage. This article gives tips on how to discuss finances with your spouse in a positive way and to develop a team approach to family finances.
Tips for Talking About Finances
Talking about money can lead to conflict, but research shows that having a plan on how to handle disagreements leads to happier marriages. This article provides some useful tips on handling your differences regarding finances.
Entitlement, Money and Families
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes what entitlement means and how families send messages to their children about money and entitlement.
Women and Money
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds. This transition means looking at three basic principles of relationship that impact how we as women think, feel and behave around the issue of money. Brenda writes from her own experience and from countless hours of listening to women who have worked hard to face the underlying concerns they carry about managing money.
Working with Your Child's Temperament
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
This article accompanies Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage's five part radio series "Working with Your Child's Temperament". The nine characteristics of temperament and the rating scale are outlined.
Teens and Media Violence
This article describes how television, video games, and film violence affects teens, how parents can help protect their teens from viewing media violence, and how to discuss media violence with their teens.
I have a WHAT?
As the Nationwide Insurance commercial proclaims, "Life comes at you fast," parents can find themselves quickly thrown into raising a teenager. As you jump into adolescence with your adolescent, take a deep breath, and use these reminders to help with the adolescent journey.
The Push/Pull of Adolescence
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy of the behaviors they see (laughing as they share). I know parents don't always laugh but this article takes two underlying dynamics and describes them in the larger scheme of development for teenagers. Take hope! There is more to the picture than you know!
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 to act on their behalf.
Blended Families and Teens
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Blended families can be challenging for everyone, especially a teenager. Article describes these challenges and ways to help your teen navigate the ups and downs.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Some teens believe that parents "don't get it" or "just don't understand." Recently, I asked teens to help me understand what it was like to be a teenager. This article reports their comments.
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one another is significant. In this article, Christine provides a plan for couples to talk about family finances that builds unity and a team approach.
DRUNK WITH HOPE: God's Help for Addiction and Emotional Wounds
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Emotional wounds can negatively influence relationships which can lead to addictive behaviors. Article explores how to put God’s truth into emotional pain, thus taking the first step in freedom from addiction.
RELATIONSHIPS AND THE BRAIN
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Our brain is sending out signals for hormone release in all of our relationships. These hormones are either the "feel-good" kind or they are the fight or flight kind. Therapists at the Center for Family Healing give healthy response training to our clients to bring about the results they would like in their relationships.
Rebuilding After the Storm
August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four hour period. In one moment, debris was strewn everywhere and the destruction left behind on that day was well into the millions of dollars. Addiction is destructive, like a tornado, and you are left to deal with the aftermath of a person struggling with addiction. Whether the addiction is food, alcohol, drugs, gambling, or pornography, a trail of wreckage is left behind and rebuilding needs to begin.
Working Hard To Be Liked
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own identity. The real person can become lost in the daze of perceived expectations. But there is good news.
CHILDREN AND ATTACHMENT WOUNDS, Part One
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Early trauma in a child’s life can result in attachment wounds in your child. Article describes how a specialized family therapy; Family Narrative Attachment Therapy, can help rebuild bonds between parent and child. Especially useful for foster and adoptive children.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this article, Christine provides a practical guideline for parents to help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many have a relative or two in which there is some tension. When you consider the extra stress of the shopping, wrapping, food preparation, traveling, and stretched finances, it is no wonder that family gatherings can be stressful. This article provides tips to handle the stress of family and the holidays with God’s help.
The Notebook
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores a ritual families can participate in at Christmas. This ritual is one that helps members of the family affirm one another.
Feeling Crazy - The Effects of Addiction on the Family
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the serious and debilitating effects of addiction on the family. Hopes for rehabilitation are addressed.
Suicide Prevention: Making the Connection
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Suicide is a very complex subject and is usually not about death at all but rather about wanting to stop the pain. The vast majority of the time, those who are thinking about suicide do give verbal and/ or behavioral warning signs particularly in the last week before the attempt. By knowing the warning signs, loved ones can intervene and provide support. This article lists many verbal and behavioral warning signs of suicide and provides questions to ask if you suspect a loved one may be suicidal.
Trauma, Long-term Stress and People
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Ever have someone in your life who just seems to challenge every bit of your patience? If so, then this article may be for you. For particular individuals, there are specific responses to repeated trauma that create a personality resistant to change. Included here are suggestions for coping with those who have been so wounded.
Broadcasts
Feeling Appreciated #570
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Giving and receiving in relationships is basic to the relationships foundation. Learning to give without expecting an appreciative response is part of the process of loving as Christ loves. Discussed is how to show appreciation and how it affects relationships.
Feelings of Success #573
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Comparing two different people to one another is a tenuous choice of behavior. Discussed in this program is the issue of comparison and its effects on relationships.
Communication, Criticism & Compliments #610
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion of how we respond to criticism or compliments.
Family Life of Jacob: His Family & Coalitions #621
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Taking a look at the family life of Jacob and lessons to learn for our time.
Family Life of Jacob: Background of His Marriages #622
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Dynamics explored around the marriage of Jacob to wives Leah and Rachel
Family Life of Jacob: Leah's Disposition #624
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Continuing discussion of Jacob's family life focusing on Leah and the disposition she brought to the situation.
Family Systems #1 of 3, #729
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Why do family systems exist and what are they? Join us as we talk about limits and boundaries of the family system and how they are formed.
Family Systems: Family Boundaries #2 of 3, #730
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This program continues the discussion of limits and boundaries in the family system and how they are formed.
Family Systems: Boundaries and Atmosphere #3 of 3, #731
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussing families and the development of boundaries would not be complete without taking a look at how boundaries change and the factors that influence this change.
Success and Family Loyalty #1 of 4, #1140
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Every family has a set of expectations that they put on one another about how each person is to be. Sometimes those loyalties may feel inhibiting in one's growth.
Success and Family Loyalty #2 of 4, #1141
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Where should your loyalties be? Sometimes if feels unclear whether one is to be loyal to one's family of origin or to the marriage or...?
Success and Family Loyalty #3 of 4, #1142
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
One of the challenges faced when looking at loyalty to the family is the following questions: Do you dare go beyond the success your parents achieved? How obligated are you to the family of origin parameters?
Success and Family Loyalty #4 of 4, #1143
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The discussion of family loyalties wraps up by taking a look at the impact family loyalties have on the marital relationship.
Authority and Structure in God's Family and Kingdom #1 of 3, #1243
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Discussion focuses on defining what authority and structure in God's family and kingdom means.
Healthy Families: What Is A Troubled Family #2 of 2, #1623
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Contrasted here are the different characteristics associated with both healthy and unhealthy families.
How Does Alcoholism Affect Siblings #1 of 2, #1945
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There is a unique experience among the siblings in the family of an alcoholic that is addressed in this program. Along with this information is a discussion regarding the grief reaction each child may have.
How Does Alcoholism Affect Relationships and Intimacy #2 of 2, #1946
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Lynda and Paul take a few minutes to discuss the altered development of intimacy and relationships in the alcoholic family.
It's Never Enough #1 of 2, #2065
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
People get discouraged in relationships when after trying all they k now to do, their loved one still seems unhappy.
It's Never Enough #2 of 2, #2066
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
People get discouraged in relationships when after trying all they know to do, their loved one still seems unhappy.
Characteristics of Healthy Families #1 of 4, #2067
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The first four points 13 are covered in this program.
Characteristics of Healthy Families #2 of 4, #2068
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Points 5-9 of 13 characteristics are discussed by Lynda and Paul.
Characteristics of Healthy Families #3 of 4, #2069
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The last four points, 10 - 13 are explored in this series discussing the characteristics of healthy families.
Characteristics of Healthy Families #4 of 4, #2070
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Lynda and Paul wrap up the series with words of encouragement for families to remember.
Families and Forgiveness #1 of 5, #2136
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We learn about forgiveness and whether we are loved from our families. Why are family relationships sometimes so painful.
Teamwork in Tasks and Ministry #1 of 2, #3035
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Sometimes tasks and ministries both in and out of the home can seem overwhelming. Scripture gives us spiritual and practical principles in developing teamwork and decreasing anxiety in tasks.
Teamwork in Tasks and Ministry #2 of 2, #3036
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Sometimes tasks and ministries both in and out of the home can seem overwhelming. Scripture gives us spiritual and practical principles in developing teamwork and decreasing anxiety in tasks.
Characteristics of a Healthy Family #1 of 2, #3044
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The healthier the family is the more the needs of the family members are met. Characteristics similar to families considered healthy are presented and discussed.
Characteristics of a Healthy Family #2 of 2, #3045
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Healthy families are those who meet the needs of its individual family members. Characteristics similar to all healthy families continues in this program.
Families and Forgiveness #2 of 5, #2137
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are relational injustices within our families at times. Asking for God's help in the stages of forgiveness.
Families and Forgiveness #3 of 5, #2138
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Forgiveness takes a lot of work, but the outcome of forgiveness is freedom.
Families and Forgiveness #4 of 5, #2139
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This program helps us to tenderly look at the past and see pain and parental sacrifice in a new light.
Families and Forgiveness #5 of 5, #2140
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We must forgive to be forgiven. This programs reviews the steps of forgivenss.
Rituals And Their Meaning #1 of 4, #2156
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This program discusses the meaning of rituals.
Rituals And Their Meaning #2 of 4, #2157
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
The four types of rituals and their key elements are discussed.
Rituals And Their Meaning #3 of 4, #2158
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This program discusses how the four types of rituals work and their various styles.
Rituals And Their Meaning #4 of 4, #2159
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This program discusses that importance of rituals in healing.
Uncomfortable Sides #3086
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Based on her book, "Proverbs For The Family", Lynda discusses how adult behavior shows up in children.
Children Raising Children #3097
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Often older siblings are asked to step in and care for those younger in the family. Long-term child care by a sibling has a way of brining out the tyrant in everyone.
Three Styles of Families #1 of 3, #3054
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family and God Centered Family.
Three Styles of Families #2 of 3, #3055
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family, and God Centered Family.
Three Styles of Families #3 of 3, #3056
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
This series of programs discusses the three styles of families: Parent Centered Family, Child Centered Family, and God Center Family.
Rituals in Blended Families #1 of 2, #3057
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These programs will explore the place that tradition and ritual plays in a blended family's life and how to better facilitate changes that inevitable occur in this area.
Rituals in Blended Families #2 of 2, #3058
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These programs will explore the place that tradition and ritual plays in a blended family's life and how to better facilitate changes that inevitably occur in this area.
Reclaim the Sabbath #3246
Lynda and Whitney provide various tips to help you and your family reclaim the Sabbath. Also discussed are ways to increase quality family time spent together and how to build rituals and traditions into everyday family life.
Parents Modeling Faith #1 of 2, #3255
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the story found in II Kings 4:1-7 through the eyes of a child. Outline are simple yet challenging steps for parents in modeling the importance of having faith in God.
Parents Modeling Faith #2 of 2, #3256
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss the story found in II Kings 4:1-7 through the eyes of a child. Outlined are simple yet challenging steps for parents in modeling the importance of having faith in God.
Realistic Expectations For Stepfamilies #1 of 3, #3202
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss seven expectations that can help stepfamilies in the blending process. Each realistic expectation is matched with its matched with its unrealistic counter part.
Realistic Expectations For Stepfamilies #2 of 3, #3203
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss seven expectations that can help stepfamilies in the blending process. Each realistic expectation is matched with its unrealistic counter part.
Realistic Expectations For Stepfamilies #3 of 3, #3204
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Brenda Spina and Paul Cameron discuss seven expectations that can help stepfamilies in the blending process. Each realistic expectation is matched with its unrealistic counter part.
When Parents Fight, #2 of 2, 3276
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the family are derived. When parents have the habit of fighting with each other fiercely or frequently, children may be negatively impacted. In this series of broadcasts, Christine and Lynda discuss the impact and offer suggestions to help parents.
When Parents Fight, #1 of 2, #3275
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
The parents are the executives of the family and from their marital relationship all the other relationships in the family are derived. When parents have the habit of fighting with each other fiercely or frequently, children may be negatively impacted. In this series of broadcasts, Christine and Lynda discuss the impact and offer suggestions to help parents.
Women and Money, #1 of 2, #3282
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds. This transition means looking at three basic principles of relationship that impact how we as women think, feel and behave around the issue of money. Brenda writes from her own experience and from countless hours of listening to women who have worked hard to face the underlying concerns they carry about managing money.
Women and Money, #2 of 2, #3283
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
More and more women are coming into their own sense of money, what it means to them and how to manage their funds. This transition means looking at three basic principles of relationship that impact how we as women think, feel and behave around the issue of money. Brenda writes from her own experience and from countless hours of listening to women who have worked hard to face the underlying concerns they carry about managing money.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #1 of 5, #3288
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 1 introduces the topic and discusses persistency.
Working with Your Child's Temperament,, #2 of 5, #3289
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 2 discusses intensity and regularity.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #3 of 5, #3290
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 3 discusses distractibility, energy and activity level, and sensory threshold.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #4 of 5, #3291
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 4 discusses adaptability.
Working with Your Child's Temperament, #5 of 5, #3292
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Each child is wired to respond and interact with their environment in a unique way. In this five part series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss nine characteristics that make up a child’s temperament and give practical advice to parents on how to best work with their child’s temperament. Part 5 discusses reactivity, mood and the benefits of knowing and working with your child unique temperament.
Chronic Disease: From Grief to Hope, #1 of 3, #3293
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Chronic Disease affects roughly 45% of the total population. Behind this statistic are faces and experiences of real people and their families. In this three part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss five stages of grief people may experience and how family members can help. In part 1 the topic is introduced and the stage of denial is discussed.
Chronic Disease: From Grief to Hope, #2 of 3, #3294
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Chronic Disease affects roughly 45% of the total population. Behind this statistic are faces and experiences of real people and their families. In this three part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss five stages of grief people may experience and how family members can help. In part 2 the stages of denial, anger, bargaining and depression are discussed.
Chronic Disease: From Grief to Hope, #3 of 3, #3295
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Chronic Disease affects roughly 45% of the total population. Behind this statistic are faces and experiences of real people and their families. In this three part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss five stages of grief people may experience and how family members can help. In part 3 the stages of depression and acceptance are discussed.
Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #1 of 4, #3298
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person. Avoiding a judgmental attitude sounds good but, as anything valuable, involves a committed desire to be confronted with our own lack of fairness and intentional choices to assume the best of another. This series of radio programs outlines the basis of this principle in Scripture as well as encourages all of us to be made more in the likeness of Christ.
Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #2 of 4, #3299
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person. Avoiding a judgmental attitude sounds good but, as anything valuable, involves a committed desire to be confronted with our own lack of fairness and intentional choices to assume the best of another. This series of radio programs outlines the basis of this principle in Scripture as well as encourages all of us to be made more in the likeness of Christ.
Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #3 of 4, #3300
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person. Avoiding a judgmental attitude sounds good but, as anything valuable, involves a committed desire to be confronted with our own lack of fairness and intentional choices to assume the best of another. This series of radio programs outlines the basis of this principle in Scripture as well as encourages all of us to be made more in the likeness of Christ.
Avoiding A Judgmental Attitude, #4 of 4, #3301
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Foundational to any successful relationship is our ability to see another in light of how the Lord sees that person. Avoiding a judgmental attitude sounds good but, as anything valuable, involves a committed desire to be confronted with our own lack of fairness and intentional choices to assume the best of another. This series of radio programs outlines the basis of this principle in Scripture as well as encourages all of us to be made more in the likeness of Christ.
Mealtime Tips and Helpful Hints, #1 of 2, #3296
Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.
Mealtime Tips and Helpful Hints, #2 of 2, #3297
Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.
Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #1 of 3, #3302
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to make belief in God easier for children to understand. This three program series focuses in on ways in which we as adults and parents can help a child embrace and integrate a living and simple faith in the love God has for them.
Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #2 of 3, #3303
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to make belief in God easier for children to understand. This three program series focuses in on ways in which we as adults and parents can help a child embrace and integrate a living and simple faith in the love God has for them.
Nurturing Your Child's Relationship With God, #3 of 3, #3304
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Each developmental phase carries with it particular tasks and ways of thinking that provide the groundwork for us to make belief in God easier for children to understand. This three program series focuses in on ways in which we as adults and parents can help a child embrace and integrate a living and simple faith in the love God has for them.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #1 of 9, #3305
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Fears around the loss of a personal dream can influence our relationships. This program will explore how unspoken inner hopes and dreams can cause conflict in relationships, and how Christ can help us verbalize dreams to self and others.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #2 of 9, #3306
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Conflict and challenges in relationships were part of Jesus’ walk on earth, just as they are part of our earthly walk. This program will explore how Jesus, Lazarus, and Mary and Martha effectively walked through conflict with one another to a place of love and understanding.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #3 of 9, #3307
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
This program further explores, through study of the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead (John 11), healthy principles of relating to others in challenging times.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #4 of 9, #3308
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
When conflict occurs in a relationship, we can learn to draw from God’s agape love, rather than from our own human love. Through a story of a boy and a horse, this program explores how the principle of abiding in Christ can both help us love others, and also give us wisdom with appropriate boundaries with others.
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #1 of 2, #3319
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy of the behaviors they see (laughing as they share). I know parents don't always laugh but this radio program takes two underlying dynamics and describes them in the larger scheme of development for teenagers. Take hope! There is more to the picture than you know!
The Push/Pull of Adolescence, #2 of 2, #3320
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Adolescence is often been described as a second toddlerhood. Parents of adolescents often express to me the dichotomy of the behaviors they see (laughing as they share). I know parents don't always laugh but this program takes two underlying dynamics and describes them in the larger scheme of development for teenagers. Take hope! There is more to the picture than you know!
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #5 of 9, #3309
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Challenges in relationships can include others failing us or disappointing us, even in times of our greatest need. This program gives examples of how Christ drew upon God the Father’s love and sovereignty, and His sovereignty in the terrorist attack on the United States, September 11, 2001.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #6 of 9, #3310
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
This program explores the concept of Godly boundaries in conflictual relationships, and touches on the topic of abuse.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #7 of 9, #3311
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Program explores forgiveness: what it is and what it isn’t. The story of Corrie Ten Boom forgiving one of her captors from a Nazi concentration camp further illustrates key principles around forgiveness.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #8 of 9, #3312
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Program looks at the benefits of forgiveness, including spiritual freedom and hope for the future. Mary Lambrecht shares a personal story of forgiveness and a short testimony of her brother’s salvation in Christ, shortly before he died of AIDS in 1991.
God's Fearless Love For Challenging Relationships, #9 of 9, #3313
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
This program is a conversational wrap-up between Lynda Savage and Mary Lambrecht of the series: God’s Fearless Love for Challenging Relationships. It reviews main concepts around challenging relationships: unspoken dreams, communication with challenging individuals, abiding in Christ, Biblical relational models for challenging relationships, and how forgiveness is important.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #1 of 5, #3314
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 1, characteristics of strong-willed children are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #2 of 5, #3315
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 2, positive ways to teach strong-willed children limits and boundaries are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #3 of 5, #3316
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 3, positive ways to train strong-willed children to be more accepting of limits and boundaries are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #4 of 5, #3317
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 4, positive ways to motivate strong-willed children are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #5 of 5, #3318
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 5, the series wraps up with a true story of how the strong-will of a child was a blessing.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #1 of 3, #3321
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens' answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #2 of 3, #3222
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
What Teens Want Parents to Understand, #3 of 3, #3223
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
As teens are going through many changes, they sometimes assume that parents don't get it or just don't understand. Recently, Christine Vander Wielen asked teens, "What would you like parents to understand about being a teen?" In this three-part series of broadcasts, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the teens answers and provide parenting tips to help parents and teens remain connected during the teen years.
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo, #1 of 4, #3324
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one another is significant. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways couples can talk about family finances that builds unity and a team approach to family finances.
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo, #2 of 4, #3325
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one another is significant. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways couples can talk about family finances that builds unity and a team approach to family finances.
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo, #3 of 4, #3326
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one another is significant. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways couples can talk about family finances that builds unity and a team approach to family finances.
Family Finances: Don't Go Solo, #4 of 4, #3327
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Many couples experience financial stress at some point in their marriage. How they communicate that stress to one another is significant. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss ways couples can talk about family finances that builds unity and a team approach to family finances.
Healthy Detachment, #1 of 4, #3328
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This particular series of 4 programs outlines what it means for us as followers of Christ to be detached in a healthy manner. Defining what detachment is begins our series. Outlining the steps in our relationship with God that help us maintain a sense of who is responsible for what, follows in the three remaining programs. This is a difficult concept to grasp but I believe it to be necessary if we are to effectively minister the truth of the gospel.
Healthy Detachment, #2 of 4, #3329
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
his particular series of 4 programs outlines what it means for us as followers of Christ to be detached in a healthy manner. Defining what detachment is begins our series. Outlining the steps in our relationship with God that help us maintain a sense of who is responsible for what, follows in the three remaining programs. This is a difficult concept to grasp but I believe it to be necessary if we are to effectively minister the truth of the gospel.
Healthy Detachment, #4 of 4, #3331
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This particular series of 4 programs outlines what it means for us as followers of Christ to be detached in a healthy manner. Defining what detachment is begins our series. Outlining the steps in our relationship with God that help us maintain a sense of who is responsible for what, follows in the three remaining programs. This is a difficult concept to grasp but I believe it to be necessary if we are to effectively minister the truth of the gospel.
Healthy Detachment, #3 of 4, #3330
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This particular series of 4 programs outlines what it means for us as followers of Christ to be detached in a healthy manner. Defining what detachment is begins our series. Outlining the steps in our relationship with God that help us maintain a sense of who is responsible for what, follows in the three remaining programs. This is a difficult concept to grasp but I believe it to be necessary if we are to effectively minister the truth of the gospel.
Children, Teens and Media Violence, #1 of 2, #3332
This two-part program describes how television, video games, and film violence affects children and teens. Therapists Whitney Stager and Lynda Savage discuss how parents can help protect their children and teens from viewing media violence, and how to discuss media violence with them.
Children, Teens and Media Violence, #2 of 2, #3333
This two-part program describes how television, video games, and film violence affects children and teens. Therapists Whitney Stager and Lynda Savage discuss how parents can help protect their children and teens from viewing media violence, and how to discuss media violence with them.
Honey, are you doing that to bug me? #1 of 5, #3334
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
We sometimes think that our spouses do things just to bug us, when it is really how they are hard wired. In this series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss some of the more common ways that spouses may be hard wired differently.
Honey, are you doing that to bug me? #2 of 5, #3335
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
We sometimes think that our spouses do things just to bug us, when it is really how they are hard wired. In this series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss some of the more common ways that spouses may be hard wired differently.
Honey, are you doing that to bug me? #3 of 5, #3336
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
We sometimes think that our spouses do things just to bug us, when it is really how they are hard wired. In this series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss some of the more common ways that spouses may be hard wired differently.
Honey, are you doing that to bug me? #4 of 5, #3337
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
We sometimes think that our spouses do things just to bug us, when it is really how they are hard wired. In this series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss some of the more common ways that spouses may be hard wired differently.
Honey, are you doing that to bug me? #5 of 5, #3338
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
We sometimes think that our spouses do things just to bug us, when it is really how they are hard wired. In this series Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss some of the more common ways that spouses may be hard wired differently.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, #1 of 5, #3339
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Various authors have discussed and creatively labeled the roles each individual may play in the overall functioning of the family. No author has defined or discussed these roles as thoroughly as Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. Based on her research of the alcoholic family, these roles provide tremendous helpfulness and hurtfulness to family relationships. These programs integrate Scripture and it's focus on unity and diversity in the family of God with each of these roles. Join Brenda Spina and Lynda Savage as they discover the uniqueness of what each of these roles has to offer.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, #2 of 5, #3340
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Various authors have discussed and creatively labeled the roles each individual may play in the overall functioning of the family. No author has defined or discussed these roles as thoroughly as Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. Based on her research of the alcoholic family, these roles provide tremendous helpfulness and hurtfulness to family relationships. These programs integrate Scripture and it's focus on unity and diversity in the family of God with each of these roles. Join Brenda Spina and Lynda Savage as they discover the uniqueness of what each of these roles has to offer.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, #3 of 5, #3341
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Various authors have discussed and creatively labeled the roles each individual may play in the overall functioning of the family. No author has defined or discussed these roles as thoroughly as Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. Based on her research of the alcoholic family, these roles provide tremendous helpfulness and hurtfulness to family relationships. These programs integrate Scripture and it's focus on unity and diversity in the family of God with each of these roles. Join Brenda Spina and Lynda Savage as they discover the uniqueness of what each of these roles has to offer.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, #4 of 5, #3342
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Various authors have discussed and creatively labeled the roles each individual may play in the overall functioning of the family. No author has defined or discussed these roles as thoroughly as Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. Based on her research of the alcoholic family, these roles provide tremendous helpfulness and hurtfulness to family relationships. These programs integrate Scripture and it's focus on unity and diversity in the family of God with each of these roles. Join Brenda Spina and Lynda Savage as they discover the uniqueness of what each of these roles has to offer.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, #5 of 5, #3343
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Various authors have discussed and creatively labeled the roles each individual may play in the overall functioning of the family. No author has defined or discussed these roles as thoroughly as Sharon Wegscheider-Cruse. Based on her research of the alcoholic family, these roles provide tremendous helpfulness and hurtfulness to family relationships. These programs integrate Scripture and it's focus on unity and diversity in the family of God with each of these roles. Join Brenda Spina and Lynda Savage as they discover the uniqueness of what each of these roles has to offer.
Working Hard To Be Liked, #1 of 3, #3344
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own identity. The real person can become lost in the daze of perceived expectations. In this series of radio programs, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the need to please and provide practical suggestions on breaking the habit of people pleasing.
Working Hard To Be Liked, #2 of 3, #3345
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own identity. The real person can become lost in the daze of perceived expectations. In this series of radio programs, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the need to please and provide practical suggestions on breaking the habit of people pleasing.
Working Hard To Be Liked, #3 of 3, #3346
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own identity. The real person can become lost in the daze of perceived expectations. In this series of radio programs, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss the need to please and provide practical suggestions on breaking the habit of people pleasing.
Standing Up For Yourself While Honoring Others, #1 of 4, #3347
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Conflict can serve to deepen and strengthen relationships when handled well. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss important principles in handling conflict and standing up for yourself that can lead to deeper and more satisfying relationships.
Standing Up For Yourself While Honoring Others, #2 of 4, #3348
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Conflict can serve to deepen and strengthen relationships when handled well. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss important principles in handling conflict and standing up for yourself that can lead to deeper and more satisfying relationships.
Standing Up For Yourself While Honoring Others, #3 of 4, #3349
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Conflict can serve to deepen and strengthen relationships when handled well. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss important principles in handling conflict and standing up for yourself that can lead to deeper and more satisfying relationships.
Standing Up For Yourself While Honoring Others, #4 of 4, #3350
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Conflict can serve to deepen and strengthen relationships when handled well. In this four part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss important principles in handling conflict and standing up for yourself that can lead to deeper and more satisfying relationships.
Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One! #1 of 2, #3351
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many of us find the stress of family and holiday gatherings to be a recipe for conflict. In this two part radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage share tips on how to handle the stress of family and the holidays.
Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One! #2 of 2, #3352
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many of us find the stress of family and holiday gatherings to be a recipe for conflict. In this two part radio series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage share tips on how to handle the stress of family and the holidays.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #1 of 3, #3359
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3-part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #2 of 3, #3360
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3 part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #3 of 3, #3361
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3 part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
