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 [...]
By Cara Jones, LCPC and Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor Stenzel Clinical Services Stressed out? Tired? Angry? Short-tempered with the kids or spouse? Do you over-commit, have trouble saying ‘no’, or promise to take care of yourself when everything [...]
By Jennifer DuBos, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Stenzel Clinical Services We’ve all heard the saying: “Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt”. And yet, the most common response to loss, trauma, or difficult news is to pretend that things [...]
By Jennifer DuBos, MA, LPC In all my therapy sessions, I ask my clients to answer three basic questions: 1.) Who am I? 2.) What do I believe and why? and 3.) What is my purpose? The reason I [...]
me in the warm weather, vacationing, summer camps, swimming at the pool and LOTS OF FREE TIME! Free time can be a good thing as it provides an opportunity to relax, spend time with friends, or take care of things around the house; however, it can also be a difficult time for children, adolescents and their parents. For everyone, the lack of structure can be a welcomed relief, but also a challenge for many.
As if the challenges of traditional family life were not enough, those of a step or blended family are even more compounded. However, if care is taken to acknowledge and work through these differences, a healthy, functional, happy stepfamily can emerge.
