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Single Mingle in Naperville: “Nice Isn’t Always Nice”
Do you have trouble saying no and establishing healthy boundaries? Do you give a little too much grace and not enough truth? If so, you might be interested in Grant Stenzel’s talk after the Saturday evening services at Compass Church. Grant will give tips to singles on being strong but kind and walking that fine line between grace and truth. If this sounds up your alley, come to Compass. By [...]
Helping People Navigate Successfully Through a Divorce
Heads up, Christian counseling professionals! Grant Stenzel will present a free CEU event at Linden Oaks Outpatient Center on Friday, January 27. The event, “Helping People Navigate Successfully Through a Divorce,” will discuss techniques for helping clients through this difficult time. Grant’s two-hour presentation will cover handling the grief, guilt and anxiety that are often byproducts of divorce. You will also hear practical ways you can help clients adjust to [...]
7 Questions to Ask Before You Pop the Question (or Answer It)
By Natalie Stage, MA Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Will you marry me? There are few questions that have more potential to change your life forever. Despite the romantic trappings, marriage proposals often cause a lot of anxiety. The decision to marry someone can be difficult and the process should not be taken lightly. While many doubts can flood your mind when thinking about tying the knot, there is one obvious [...]
How To Turn Things Around When You’re Having the Worst Day EVER
We all have them. Days when all you want to do is lay in bed, but life won’t let you. Days when you get in a big fight over something small. Days that make you wish it were socially acceptable to walk around wearing boxing gloves. During the worst day ever, it’s tempting to shield yourself from everyone, veg out, and seek junky short-term gratification. The problem is, doing [...]
Stenzel Clinical Services Makes Selecting a Therapist Easier
Something in your life isn’t working and you’re ready to reach out for help.That decision alone is a major step towards feeling better. But the thought of picking a therapist can seem overwhelming. We understand that. That’s why we’ve launched a new search tool to help you select a therapist that will match your personality and needs. At Stenzel, we're not only a staff of over 40 qualified therapists, we [...]
Serving and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us feel anxious and discontented. For those who struggle with anxiety and depression, these feelings can be especially intense. Why do we feel this way? And what can we do about it? We live [...]