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Challenge Needed?

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Has it occurred to you that we need challenge? God provides challenge because we often need practice turning to Him...

The Home Place

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

We long to belong. Where have we felt peace, acceptance and love? Often that "home" place is where we...

Fight for Your Right

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

We own our feelings, thoughts and behaviors. We do not own the thoughts, feelings and behaviors of others. But what...

How to Deal with Stress, Bad Habits, and Addictions: Self-Soothing

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Addiction, bad habits, and unwanted behavior; no matter what you are dealing with in these realms, there is help...

Positive Impact by Positive Thoughts

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

Our thoughts are built by our minds, wills and emotions. Negative thoughts can adversely affect our health if left...

Those Pesky Buttons

Laura Demetrician, M.S., LMFT

Everyone on earth has had their "buttons" pushed a time or two. Turn these irritating situations into a...

Salt and Light

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

We all know people that are difficult to get along with; whether it is in our family, church or place of work. This...

Self-Soothing Skills

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Mastering self-soothing, along with developing your own identity and healing from past wounds, are the keys to...

Children, Shamed and Text Attacked

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Bullying attacks on children and teens is on the rise. This is something hard for adults to grasp at times. This...

Moving Past Fear, Powerlessness and Trauma: A Neuroscience Perspectiveness

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

Everyone has moments of fear and moments of powerlessness. When combined they create a powerful experience called...

Ministering to a Grieving Child, #1 of 6, #3395

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

Like adults, children grieve when faced with loss or significant change. However, children sometimes do not have...

Coming Along Side the 20 Somethings, #3 of 3, #3389

Young adults look so adult yet, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. This special group of people need more...

Coming Along Side the 20 Somethings, #2 of 3, #3388

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Young adults look so adult yet, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. This special group of people need more...

Coming Along Side the 20 Somethings, #1 of 3, #3387

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Young adults look so adult yet, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. This special group of people need more...

Confronting with Respect, #4 of 4, #3381

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Confrontation is not always the easiest task for some to manage. The easy way is to blow up, demean, or just plain...

Confronting with Respect, #3 of 4, #3380

Confrontation is not always the easiest task for some to manage. The easy way is to blow up, demean, or just plain...

Confronting with Respect, #2 of 4, #3379

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Confrontation is not always the easiest task for some to manage. The easy way is to blow up, demean, or just plain...

Confronting with Respect, #1 of 4, #3378

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Confrontation is not always the easiest task for some to manage. The easy way is to blow up, demean, or just plain...

Moms' To Do List, #3 of 3, #3377

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

Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. In this three part...

Moms' To Do List, #2 of 3, #3376

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

Moms are good at taking care of their loved ones but often do not take time for themselves. This article offers...