Family
Articles
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...
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...
A Parent's Guide To Minimizing Sibling Rivalry
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Although sibling rivalry exists in virtually every family, parents can be proactive in helping to minimize sibling...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
