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Stress or Anxiety? How to Spot the Differences.
For many, the words “stress” and “anxiety” are interchangeable. And while it’s true that they share similarities, they are two very different problems. According to the ADAA, anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the US, but only 36.9% of the people suffering from a disorder seek treatment for it. This is most likely because a lot of people don’t understand that the symptoms they are experiencing are part [...]
Listening Well for Relational Intimacy
By Deepak Santhiraj, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker Within the realm of relationships, feelings of intimacy and closeness are fostered through responsive and empathic listening. This relational skill set is at the core of fostering dynamic and critical communication patterns for relational health. A leading global company on understanding the effects of attention within an increasingly digital age, Microsoft, highlights that the average human attention span [...]
What Is the Parent’s Role When Their Child is in Counseling?
By Billy Weaks, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Over the past few years I have worked with many children, on issues such as anger management, depression, anxiety amongst others, and whether the child is 8 or 18, being able to effectively and appropriately communicate what they are thinking and feeling is one of my primary goals. Who is a bigger part of this process than parents? As a therapist I [...]
Find Hope, Live Well. | Stenzel Clinical Podcast
The Find Hope, Live Well podcast is officially here! In each bite-size episode, Grant Stenzel covers small things you can do right now that can lead to big changes in your life. Find it in iTunes, Soundcloud or podcasts.com. "Find it on iTunes, Soundcloud or podcasts.com. Recent Posts
Books to Read and Things to Watch While You Hibernate This Winter
Cabin fever may not be here yet, but with the holidays wrapped, it probably will be soon. When you’re stuck inside and at your wit’s end, mix it up with these book, TV and movie recommendations straight from Stenzel therapists. Rita Rippentrop Read: Daring Greatly by Brené Brown If you’re not familiar with Brené Brown, this is a great first read! In Daring Greatly, she invites us all to [...]
How To Identify Core Values (And Live By Them)
By Deepak Santhiraj, MSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker As we welcome 2019, many Americans will attempt to pursue various ambitions and achieve different goals as part of their new year’s resolutions. If we desire to pursue meaningful goals and form healthy habits around what will matter most, our decision making must start with a vital exercise: identifying core values. Values “are the principles that give our lives meaning and [...]