Stress
Articles
Christmas Then and Now
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Providing a personal perspective of Christmas as a child and then as an adult allows us to implement the power of our faith during this stressul time of the year.
Shame and Christmas
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The word "Christmas" originates from a word that actually means "Christ's festival". Shame inhibits us from being able to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas. Five lies shame promotes are identified and discussed.
Transitions and Change: A Tribute to Mr. Fred Rogers
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Changes in life can bring grief, stress, and a longing for the past. Article uses lessons learned from The Mister Rogers Show to show ways to lessen the trauma around transition.
Emotional Healing for Adults Through the Inner Child
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Christ's example of love and attention to children can be a model for adults to reconnect with childhood experiences to restore simple joys, spontaneity, and hope.
Teamwork in Tasks and Ministry
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Article describes seven principles to decrease stress through teamwork and delegation in ministry, family, or work-related tasks.
Marching On
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Article shows how God can encourage and strengthen us when facing fatigue and discouragement in challenging situations.
11 Tips to Help Manage Stress
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Practical, clear and helpful ideas to keep you focused and positive in the Holiday Season
Stress Management: Young Children Can Teach Us Well
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Stress management via lessons learned from young children
Emotional Reserve and Family Events
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
When our personal energy is drained, we are like an empty water jar. Family events and personal challenges will empty our reserves. We must find a way to replenish ourselves. This article gives specific refreshers for the days when we are overwhelmed.
Acute Stress
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Acute stress is the initial concentrated exposure to a traumatic event or events. Acute stressors might be a war, being robbed, experiencing excessive cruelty, a natural disaster, viewing human mutilation, etc. What happens to our bodies in acute stress is that the unexpected events put the body in a type of strain. After being exposed to trauma, the sense of feeling safe is hard to regain.
Secondary Stress
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Stress does not only affect the person directly in the line of the stressor but also affects those in proximity. This article identifies what secondary stress is and what to do about it.
Replenishing on Busy Days
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
All of us lose track of doing the basics things we need to do in order to stay "in a good place" physically, emotionally and spiritually. Holiday times and special occasions are times we feel especially stressed. Listed in this article are ways in which we can replenish our spirits as well as our bodies.
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.
Prayers for God's Protection
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Fearful situations can leave us feeling vulnerable. Article outlines a specific format of prayers to use when we need God's protection.
Making Your Way Through Transition
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the challenges we face when going through difficult life changes. It also gives a way of navigating through that difficult time.
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.
Gifts of the Heart: Ideas for Giving at Christmas
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses how families can be creative about giving during times of economic shortages.
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.
Let There Be Peace in the Home: Helping Children Manage Stress During the Holiday Season
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children are just as vulnerable to experiencing holiday stress as adults. This article gives parents nine practical tips to help children manage stress associated with the holiday season.
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.
Coping with Change at Christmas
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Change is often difficult for families, but changes during the Christmas season can be especially tough. Article looks at four practical and spiritual ways to manage changes: based on Mary, the mother of Jesus, and her response to the birth of our Savior.
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.
Mine, Mine, Mine: A Look at Greed
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Sometimes we humans are as selfish and greedy as a two-year-old. We try to obtain some illusive something by wanting more, more, more. Feeling cheated or deprived is one thing. Using money and power to feel better is another. Craving and greed need a healthy look and this article will help us do just that. In it is healthy food for thought and questions for you and you alone.
Entitlement, Money and Families
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes what entitlement means and how families send messages to their children about money and entitlement.
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.
Treasuring Children: Helping Children In Chronically Difficult Families
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Families where addictions and chronic stress or conflict dwell are especially difficult for children to cope with. Without a doubt, children in these settings have to work overtime to cope, survive and find a sense of safety that is different than most families. This article defines but a few things that can be done to make life and the development of who they are as children of God a bit easier.
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.
On-Line Gaming: How Much is too Much?
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
Article explores the explosion of the online gaming industry and the tough decisions parents have to make about hours spent gaming. In it is a set of signs that identify if there is a problem or even an addiction present.
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.
Trails of Trouble - Children and School Performance
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article addresses the many feelings parents and children face as a result of school challenges.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this article, Christine provides a practical guideline for parents to help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
Cadence 91: Prayer for Military Families
Sarah L. Pollock (daughter of Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMF
Cadence 91 is a poetic prayer in honor of all military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Based on Psalm 91, this prayer poignantly depicts the physical, emotional and spiritual trials of war and how the great love and security of Jesus Christ will not fail.
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.
Coming Home
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Home is a powerful word. This article speaks to the yearning for home whether one is physically home or not. Where is home? If we do not have a sense of home, where may we find it?
Suicide Prevention: Making the Connection
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Suicide is a very complex subject and is usually not about death at all but rather about wanting to stop the pain. The vast majority of the time, those who are thinking about suicide do give verbal and/ or behavioral warning signs particularly in the last week before the attempt. By knowing the warning signs, loved ones can intervene and provide support. This article lists many verbal and behavioral warning signs of suicide and provides questions to ask if you suspect a loved one may be suicidal.
Fear and Anxiety: Steps to Restoring Courage and Stability
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
The new millenium brings added stressors to our lives including ever-present technology, limited family communication and bonding, overwork, and addictions. This article will explore causes and treatment for fear and anxiety to restore a Godly sense of courageious well-being for ourselves and our families.
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 be for you. For particular individuals, there are specific responses to repeated trauma that create a personality resistant to change. Included here are suggestions for coping with those who have been so wounded.
Broadcasts
Read My Mind #567
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The second program in a series of nine, Lynda presents ways in which individuals may improve their speaking and listening skills to make our thoughts clear.
Double Binds: Telling Others #612
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The importance of expression of experience and feelings in these situations.
Making Lemonade When Life Gives Lemons #1 of 2, #2074
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
How are we at handling our lumps in life. What do we do when lemons come our way? Disappointment can destroy our hope. Interpreting events is a major job of adulthood.
Making Lemonade When Life Gives Lemons #2 of 2, #2075
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Disappointment can destroy our hope. How are we doing at handling our lumps in life? What can we do when lemons come our way?
Nourishing Thinking #2 of 4, #2092
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
A conversation is often taking place in one's mind. How to have nourishing thoughts is explored in this program.
Why Men Pull Away #1 of 4, #2295
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The age old discussion of gender differences rises once again. Communication needs differ between the genders and thus we have times when one wants to talk and one does not. Discussed are the possible triggers that are touched in men.
Acute Stress Disorders #1 of 3, #2323
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
There are specific symptoms associated with the experience of a traumatic event. Discussed are the physical and emotional reactions one experiences in the initial phase.
Acute Stress Disorders #2 of 3, #2324
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
The definitions of stress, trauma and the reactions they can cause in our lives is discussed.
Acute Stress Disorders #3 of 3, #2325
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Recovery from acute stress disorders is very possible. The stages of normalization, treatment and long-term recovery concerns are discussed in this final program.
Know Your Enemy: The War We Are In #1 of 3, #3032
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
The battleground of our minds is where we fight our fights! Learn how to identify the strategies the enemy uses to trick you and trap you. AND to fight back with God's help!
Know Your Enemy: The War We Are In #2 of 3, #3033
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
The battleground of our minds is where we fight our fights! Learn to identify the strategies the enemy uses to rick you and trap you. And to fight back with God's help!
Know Your Enemy: The War We Are In #3 of 3, #3034
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
The battleground of our minds is where we fight our fights! Learn how to identify the strategies the enemy uses to trick you and trap you. AND to fight back with God's help?
Merry Chaos-err Christmas, #2160
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Christmas is the time when many of us get caught up in the excitement and go into sensory overload. This program offers ways to have less stressful holiday season.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #1 of 3, #3169
Post traumatic stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been know for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, Hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience show by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #2 of 3, #3170
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy though the suffering person's experience.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and the Brain #3 of 3, #3171
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Post Traumatic Stress is not just psychological. This three part series discusses particulars about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that have been known for some time: memory difficulties, flashbacks, sleep problems, eating problems, hypersensitivity and so on. Therapists have known that trauma in a person's past psychologically affects a person's present functioning. Recently, discoveries in Affective Neuroscience shown by neuro-imaging, brain blood flow, skin response, and a host of other tests, give striking credence to what is seen expressed in therapy through the suffering person's experience.
Stress and the Brain #1 of 2, #3209
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Ever forget something after a challenge at work or distress at home? We now know that stress effects the brain in humans similar to animal studies done many years ago. Short term memory loss after stress is one effect of stress hormones on the brain. How to be gentle with yourself as you recognize the effects of stress is discussed in these two programs.
Stress and the Brain #2 of 2, #3210
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Ever forget something after a challenge at work or distress at home? We now know that stress effects the brain in humans similiar to animal studies done many years ago. Short term memory loss after stress is one effect of stress hormones on the brain. How to be gente with yourself as you recognize the effects of stress is discussed in these two programs.
A Look at Greed, #3280
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
We have all wrestled, more or less, with selfishness and greed. A two year old for example can be heard saying: “Mine, Mine, Mine.†This program discusses the effect of wanting power, money and sex to a hurtful degree. There is a series of questions in this program that will help you determine unhealthy attitudes about PMS (power, money, sex). You will be glad to hear this rarely talked about topic.
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.
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.
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, #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.
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.
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, #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, #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, #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, #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.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #1 of 5, #3314
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 1, characteristics of strong-willed children are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #2 of 5, #3315
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 2, positive ways to teach strong-willed children limits and boundaries are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #3 of 5, #3316
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 3, positive ways to train strong-willed children to be more accepting of limits and boundaries are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #4 of 5, #3317
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 4, positive ways to motivate strong-willed children are discussed.
Positive Parenting of Strong-Willed Children, #5 of 5, #3318
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Strong-willed children are wonderfully creative, innovative and steadfast. For all their wonderment, strong-willed children can certainly confound their parents. In this engaging five part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage give practical advice to parents on how to teach, train and motivate their strong-willed child positively. In part 5, the series wraps up with a true story of how the strong-will of a child was a blessing.
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.
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, #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, #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.
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.
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, #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, #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.
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.
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? #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? #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? #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.
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.
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, #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.
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.
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.
Unemployment and the Family, #1 of 2, #3353
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Support is available for the spouses and families of those who are out of work. Indeed, programs are available for the person out of work, but as the experience of Christine Kennedy Cedergren shows, the spouses of the unemployed person have much to gain by coming together for support and direction. Christine and Cheryl Welch from Fox Valley Workforce Development encourage the spouse as well as the unemployed to take advantage of their well planned and very beneficial opportunities.
Unemployment and the Family, #2 of 2, #3354
Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Support is available for the spouses and families of those who are out of work. Indeed, programs are available for the person out of work, but as the experience of Christine Kennedy Cedergren shows, the spouses of the unemployed person have much to gain by coming together for support and direction. Christine and Cheryl Welch from Fox Valley Workforce Development encourage the spouse as well as the unemployed to take advantage of their well planned and very beneficial opportunities.
Fear and Anxiety: Steps to Restoring Courage and Stability, #1 of 4, #3355
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These four radio programs will explore causes and treatment for fear and anxiety and how to restore a Godly sense of courageous well being. Key Scripture Verses: I Peter 5:6 & 7, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 10:5, I John 4:18, Proverbs 23:7. Program 1 explores the differences between fear and anxiety and how our brains play a part in responding to danger and stress.
Fear and Anxiety: Steps to Restoring Courage and Stability, #2 of 4, #3356
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These four radio programs will explore causes and treatment for fear and anxiety and how to restore a Godly sense of courageous well being. Key Scripture Verses: I Peter 5:6 & 7, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 10:5, I John 4:18, Proverbs 23:7. Genetics, our family upbringing, and life experiences play a part in how we manage fear and anxiety. This program focuses on family traits and behaviors that encourage balanced, healthy lifestyles that reduce stress.
Fear and Anxiety: Steps to Restoring Courage and Stability, #3 of 4, #3357
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These four radio programs will explore causes and treatment for fear and anxiety and how to restore a Godly sense of courageous well being. Key Scripture Verses: I Peter 5:6 & 7, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 10:5, I John 4:18, Proverbs 23:7. Our thoughts and hearts are key in managing fear and anxiety. This program explores how God can help us change our unhealthy thought patterns to truthful, Godly patterns. The program also explores how the concept of abiding in Christ is key in bringing peace to our hearts.
Fear and Anxiety: Steps to Restoring Courage and Stability, #4 of 4, #3358
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
These four radio programs will explore causes and treatment for fear and anxiety and how to restore a Godly sense of courageous well being. Key Scripture Verses: I Peter 5:6 & 7, Psalm 139, 2 Corinthians 10:5, I John 4:18, Proverbs 23:7. Habits such as structure, boundaries, taking one day at a time, expressing thoughts and feelings, and a plan for anticipated stress are practical means to reduce fear and anxiety. At times, medication is needed and helpful. This program also touches on Christ’s experience in the Garden of Gethsemane as illustrative of His compassion for the fearful and the anxious.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #1 of 3, #3359
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3-part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #2 of 3, #3360
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3 part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
ADHD and Homework: It Can Work! #3 of 3, #3361
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., CAPSW
Children with ADHD have a tremendous amount of potential. ADHD is not a limitation nor a predictor of school performance. In this 3 part series, Christine Vander Wielen and Lynda Savage discuss practical ways parents can help make homework time more productive and less stressful.
