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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, [...]
How To Unplug the Kids This Summer
Gadgets need to be plugged in to recharge. Conversely, nothing drains kids’ batteries like keeping them plugged in throughout the day. The American Academy of Pediatrics found that today’s kids spend seven hours a day on various devices. Their recommendation is no more than two hours a day. Thankfully, help is here. With summer in full swing, it’s the perfect time to whisk the kids out the door for some [...]
It’s Time To Face Our Fears
By Dan Gleason, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Everyone has fears. Heck, I’m afraid of sharks. My fascination with the ocean is accompanied by what I consider a (hopefully) healthy fear of sharks. I have had nightmares of being stranded in the ocean. In them, I can feel myself bobbing up and down in the waves. I can only see by the dim light of a clouded moon and distant lightning. [...]