Practical Family Living Categories

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.

Why Giving is Better Than Receiving

Learning how to give without expectation will help to strengthen and revitalize your relationship with others and with God.

Marital Transitions: Parting the Fearful Waters

Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT

Three steps to finding marital stability in the midst of change

Marriage Relationships: Strengthening the Bond thru God's Love

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW

A couple's journey from blaming each other to helping each other

Attributes of a Successful Marriage

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This article lists 15 keys to a successful marriage, including the habit of forgiveness, letting go of mocking and contempt when under duress, and rehearsing the good rather than the â€œbadâ€ about the other.

One of the Worst Things Parents Do: Putting the Marriage Last

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article explores the drawbacks of "putting the marriage last" in the list of family priorities.

Can This Marriage Be Saved?

Ginny Schroeder

Working through difficulties in marriage is possible

Martha and Phil

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Martha and Phil are like many couples who feel confused as to why their relationship is not better than it is. Read on as you discover some core shifts in behavior and thought that will help increase their ability to relate intimately and honestly.

Moving From Shame To Respect

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Moving away from a sense of shame to self respect is very important to our mental and even physical health. Shame means to operate out of a "down deep" sense of not being good enough or that something is very wrong with us. This article gives great guidelines for healthy ways that combat a shame based way of living.

Lack of Progress in Counseling

A "Dear Rosa" question and answer regarding concern about receiving help, the resistance involved and setting goals.

Trauma Happens To Competent Healthy People

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Trauma causes a reaction in people. That reaction is physical because the brain is signaling the body to do something. This is true with natural disasters like floods and tornadoes as well as fighting or past trauma in relationships. What this feels like and how this affects a marital relationship is discussed in this article as well as the beginnings of what to do.

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.

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 offensive.

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.

Mealtime Tips - Make it Happen!

Provides practical information you can use today to make mealtime a priority and to help your family enjoy mealtimes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sexual Health for Young People

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Critical thinking about sex is important for young people. This is a guide for examining the themes being promoted by our sex-saturated culture.

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.

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.

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 with courage, vulnerability, identification and empathy.

What Men Wish Women Knew, #1 of 1, #3372

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Based on interviews with her closest male friends (married and single), Brenda relates the core concerns that men face and wish that women >> understood. The vulnerability and honesty with which they share is applauded and much needed.

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #5 of 6, #3366

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #4 of 6, #3365

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #3 of 6, #3364

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #2 of 6, #3363

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #1 of 6, #3362

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication, #4 of 4, #3371

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication is a series of four programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we develop, this series of programs takes a look at the impact of communication that gives double messages to the receiver. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these double messages can be rewritten and relationships loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended.

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication, #3 of 4, #3370

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication is a series of four programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we develop, this series of programs takes a look at the impact of communication that gives double messages to the receiver. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these double messages can be rewritten and relationships loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended.

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication, #2 of 4, #3369

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication is a series of four programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we develop, this series of programs takes a look at the impact of communication that gives double messages to the receiver. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these double messages can be rewritten and relationships loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended.

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication, #1 of 4, #3368

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose: Double Messages in Communication is a series of four programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we develop, this series of programs takes a look at the impact of communication that gives double messages to the receiver. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these double messages can be rewritten and relationships loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended.

Loosening the Noose: False Assumptions, #6 of 6, #3367

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Loosening the Noose - False Assumptions is a series of six programs based on the writings of Brenda Spina. Focusing on varied assumptions we can develop, this series of programs takes a look at FALSE assumptions. This type of communication can strangle the life out of any relationship. Coupled with the healing power of God's love, these beliefs can be rewritten and relationships can be loosed to flourish and thrive as God has always intended

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.

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.

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.

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, #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, #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.

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.

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, #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.

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.

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? #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? #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? #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.

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.

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, #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, #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.

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.

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, #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, #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.

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.

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, #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, #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, #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, #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, #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, #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.

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.

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.

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.

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, #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, #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.

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.

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, #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.

Trauma in Relationships, #3281

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Trauma happens to competent, healthy, strong, people. An unexpected assault on the senses or in any way a harmful stressor will cause a natural reaction to anyone. It is lovingly important to know what this response is doing to us in healthy and unhealthy ways. This fascinating program will look at how we are impacted by trauma and what to do about it.

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.

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.

Closeness and Distance in Marriage #3 of 3, #3251

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Closeness and distance in the marital relationship is one of the fundamental tasks of the couple. These programs normalize the fluctuations of desire for closeness, discuss the quickness of judgement toward one another, and lay out some steps for the journey back towards one another.

Closeness and Distance in Marriage #2 of 3, #3250

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Closeness and distance in the marital relationship is one of the fundamental tasks of the couple. These programs normalize the fluctuations of desire for closeness, discuss the quickness of judgement toward one another, and lay out some steps for the journey back towards one another.

Closeness and Distance in Marriage #1 of 3, #3249

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Closeness and distance in the marital relationship is one of the fundamental tasks of the couple. These programs normalize the fluctuations of desire for closeness, discuss the quickness of the judgement toward one another, and lays out some steps for the journey back towards one another.

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