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On Anger, How to Deal with it and How to Experience Less of It
Anger impacts all of us differently, but all of us are affected in some way by it. And in some cases, our anger can cause us to do catastrophic, relationship-ruining things. At Stenzel Clinical, we specialize in helping our clients deal with their anger in healthy ways. Here are some interesting facts and strategies we’ve come to learn about the powerful emotion. Why do we get angry? There are limitless [...]
Handling Conflict with Your In-Laws
There’s an old joke that relates how Adam and Eve were the luckiest couple in the world, as neither of them had to deal with in-laws. But for better or for worse, when we choose our spouse, their parents are part of the deal. Having a great relationship with your in-laws is always desired, but it’s important to acknowledge that it’s not always possible. For some couples, in-laws can be [...]
You’re Invited To Our 2-Part Marriage Course At Willow Creek
It’s a universal truth that a happy marriage takes consistent work. At Stenzel Clinical, we love to go beyond our office walls and into Chicago’s west suburbs whenever we can to help make that work a little easier. On February 17 and 24 at Willow Creek DuPage, we will have a two-part course filled with biblically-backed ways to find greater connection, protection and affection in your marriage. On both nights, [...]
Introducing the redesigned Stenzel Clinical logo!
The moment you set foot in our office, you get a warm welcome from a friendly face. We want our entire workplace — even the inanimate objects — to match this philosophy wherever possible. That's why we’re so excited to announce our redesigned logo. Filled with curves that symbolize a path to healing, the new mark will be incorporated into all print and digital Stenzel literature. At Stenzel Clinical you [...]
Winter Survival Ideas: No Screens, All Fun.
by Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Winter Survival Ideas: No Screens, All Fun. Your family is hanging at home. Everyone is bored. And you can’t go outside because it’s a trillion below. So the million-dollar question is, “What should we do for fun?” Cue the phones, tablets, games and TVs. Or as I like to call them, the conversation killers. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a big fan [...]
Money Matters: How to Manage Finances within Your Marriage
Disagreement about how to handle finances is one of the main causes of conflict for married couples. Unsurprisingly, statistics show that it's also one of the leading causes of divorce. While fundamental differences in how a couple handles their finances can create problems, the bigger issue seems to be that many couples aren’t willing to talk openly with one another about how to manage their money. Instead of having open [...]