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How to talk with your kids about sex
Many of us involuntarily shudder when hearing the phrase “The Sex Talk.” Our minds jump to awkward conversations we had with our parents. This is followed by feelings of guilt because we’ve avoided talking with our own kids about sexuality. It doesn’t need to be this way. The Sex Talk has a reputation as a one-time, ultra-uncomfortable occurrence that should be over as quickly as possible—similar to ripping off a [...]
Stenzel Clinical Services Coming To Schaumburg
Back in the winter of 2003, we opened the doors of our Wheaton office for the first time, with the goal of meeting people where they’re at with support and encouragement. Since then, we’ve added locations in Naperville and Geneva. And today, we’re thrilled to announce our fourth location—Schaumburg! Coming mid to late September, the new office will officially open at 1305 Wiley Road, just off Meacham Road and minutes [...]
Assertive Communication: A Must-Have Relationship Skill
It’s not easy to regularly use assertive communication. Communicating your needs or standing up for your beliefs with both calmness and strength takes consistent practice and effort, but it’s worth it. It will make both you and your relationships healthier. Grant Stenzel, M.S. and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor at Stenzel Clinical Services, shares some assertive communication tips in this short and sweet new video.
Signs a loved one is in an abusive relationship, and what to do about it.
The numbers send a chill down your spine. 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence by an intimate partner. On average, 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. This equates to over 10 million people each year. Abusive relationships are all around us. If a loved one is trapped in one, what can you [...]
I Thought Pokémon Go Was a Waste of Time. Then I Played It With My Kids.
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Before my 15- and 19-year-old kids roped me into a Pokémon Go adventure, I was pretty darn sure the game was a waste of time, another way for kids to bury themselves in screens, and a potentially dangerous new craze. As it turns out, I was enjoying a nice ride on my high horse. To all the parents out there, I know [...]
Why Does It Feel Like Something Is Missing?
By Steven Howell, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Isn't it odd that, after gaining so much of what we wanted in life, we still wonder what’s missing? I mean, as people, don't we just expect to be happy and content when it seems we've been able to get everything in place? Sure, it takes some time and hard work, but you made it! You have the family, career, home, vacations, [...]