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Growing Tensions with Competition During Adolescence
Competition is a process in which individuals or groups strive to surpass one another to achieve a goal. This drive is fueled by various motivations, such as the desire to improve performance, test one's abilities, or simply to enjoy a challenge. Competition is a fundamental aspect of life, manifesting in a friendly sports game or a high-stakes business environment. While it demands significant effort and energy, it also carries [...]
Helping Your Teen Appreciate Adversity
A very wise high school counselor I knew many years ago believed her role was to help young people recognize what she called “the gifts of adversity.” With countless troubled students and adults, she did just that. They would come in to see her feeling overburdened and they would leave feeling empowered. How did she accomplish this psychological transformation—and could parents learn to do the same? This counselor's secret [...]
How Christian Counseling Can Help Your Spiritual Journey
Embarking on a spiritual journey is a deeply personal experience, often marked by moments of clarity, doubt, growth, and transformation. For many, integrating faith into this journey can provide profound insights and healing. At Stenzel Clinical Services, we believe that Christian counseling offers a unique and supportive path to spiritual growth, helping individuals navigate life's challenges while deepening their relationship with God.Understanding Christian CounselingChristian counseling is a therapeutic approach that [...]
Lonely in Your Grief? How to Find the Support You Need
Grief is personal and painfully lonely. If you’ve lost someone important or are navigating a major life change, it can feel like the world keeps moving while you’re stuck carrying a private, heavy weight. At Stenzel Clinical, we want you to know you are not “too much,” and you don’t have to go through this alone. This article explains why grief can feel isolating, how to find the kinds [...]
Managing Back-to-School Anxiety for Students
At Stenzel Clinical, we know that the start of a new school year brings a mix of excitement and worry for students and families. For some children and teens, those worries become intense enough to interfere with learning, friendships, and sleep. This guide explains what back-to-school anxiety looks like, why it happens, and most importantly practical, science-backed steps parents, students, and schools can take to make the transition easier. [...]
Bent Toward Positive Thinking
Positive thinking extends far beyond simply a bright outlook—it's a potent force for significantly enhancing mental health and overall well-being.Our past experiences, especially those involving setbacks or criticism, can train us to identify threats, sometimes leading to a negative outlook. For example, repeated failures in one area might condition us to anticipate more setbacks there. However, consciously recognizing our strengths or recalling a recent success can shift our perspective positively, [...]