People are often surprised when I tell them how much pressure many kids in DuPage County face. They picture the area as quiet and idyllic, a welcome break from the noise of Chicago. In some ways, they’re right. There [...]
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor As a general rule, addictions are pretty much equal opportunity. Men and women are equally susceptible to them. And process addictions (gambling, eating, spending, sex) are no exception. Marnie Ferree, a [...]
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry,” —James 1:19 When you first learn that someone you love has been abused in some way, [...]
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor You’re already picturing an intervention, right? Makes sense. We’ve been conditioned by pop culture to think interventions—a group of loved ones presenting a united front to tell a person battling addiction [...]
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. Our bodies require appropriate rest in order [...]
https://youtu.be/ABnIh6U6rTQ Life gets overwhelming from time to time. In those moments, it’s good to breathe deep, give yourself a break and remember how important self-care is. The therapists at Stenzel Clinical wrote down some of their favorite self-care [...]