by Jen Dubos, LPC I’ve heard it a hundred times from a hundred different people. They start out by saying “Well, they say…” and usually end with some general statement about politics, or a weird health statistic, or the [...]
By Grant Stenzel, LCPC Recently I came across the story of a person who, on the outside, really seemed to have it all. He was a well-known speaker in his field, immensely revered by colleagues, portrayed a pleasant demeanor, [...]
By Grant Stenzel, LCPC As a former pastor and current Christian counselor I have seen many difficult things in my life. Let me get rid of any pretenses right away by admitting that I have questioned God, I have [...]
By Amy Churchill, LPC Whether your child is 2 or 12, it can be very frustrating to deal with angry outbursts, tantrums, or aggressive behavior. As a parent, it is easy to feel confused, embarrassed, and hurt when your [...]
“I didn’t think it would hurt this bad.” “I wonder if I’ll ever be needed again.” “It’s a hole that never seems to go away.” I know. You’ve had better days than this one – the one in [...]
Anyone who has ever heard Kenny Rogers’ most famous song, “The Gambler,” knows the famous lyric: You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. While [...]
