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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...
Those Pesky Buttons
Laura Demetrician, M.S., LMFT
Everyone on earth has had their "buttons" pushed a time or two. Turn these irritating situations into a...
Salt and Light
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
We all know people that are difficult to get along with; whether it is in our family, church or place of work. This...
Children, Shamed and Text Attacked
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Bullying attacks on children and teens is on the rise. This is something hard for adults to grasp at times. This...
The We/They Mentality
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
This mentality can be destructive. Although perhaps temporarily necessary in something like sports, the we/then...
Games People Play to Avoid Taking Responsibility
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
People, because they fear losing love or arousing anger often learn to get their needs met by indirect means. Games...
Guess What?
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are specific dynamics that hinder communication. One is to withhold out of fear of another’s anger or...
A Rock Through the Front Window
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Have you ever felt as if someone threw a rock through the front window of your life? The Lord promises to bind up...
EQ: What Emotional Intelligence Is and How to Develop It
Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC
Emotional intelligence is integral to mental and relational health. Understanding emotions, their impact on...
Stretched
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Long-term friendships as well as marriages experience seasons in which each person is challenged to move out of...