Family
Articles
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...
Children and Attachment Wounds
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...
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school...
Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many have a relative or two in...
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...
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...
Suicide Prevention: Making the Connection
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Suicide is a very complex subject and is usually not about death at all but rather about wanting to stop the pain...
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...
What I Wish More Men Knew
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Men often do not know things like how much delight their children take in them. Here a therapist who has seen...
Men In Leadership: Brave Acts, Vulnerable Hearts
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Men in leadership roles in today’s society have unique challenges. This article encourages men to fill these roles...