Friendship
Articles
Honesty
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Deciding to be honest is only the beginning of living an honest life. c onsciously choosing to not deceive is an...
Humor and Perversity
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Humor in our culture has taken a sarcastic, demeaning turn. Learning to communicate from our hear with wisdom is...
Behaviors That Inhibit Clarity in Relationships
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Behaviors and thoughts that inhibit relationships
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...
Suggestions For Clarity In Relationships
Author Unknown, Edited by Brenda Spina, M.S.,LMFT, LPC
This handout provides a list of specific response one can use when behavior in relationship becomes intrusive or...
10 Tips For Solving Problems
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Listed are ten simple yet challenging factors to remember when attempting to bring a difficult conversation to a...
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...
