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5 Ways To Make This Year Better Than Last Year
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Whether you call it a resolution or goal, the New Year naturally sparks change in our lives. Some resolutions are too focused on a number (“lose X pounds!” “make $$$$!”), so remember: If you want to make a change, it’s as simple as forming a good habit and losing an old one. If you had a tough year last year, we get [...]
Simple Tips for Sticking to Your Goals This Year
By Leigh LaSota, MA Licensed Professional Counselor It’s that time of year again. Resolution time. Some approach this with an excitement to clear the slate, start anew, and to create and commit to new personal goals. Others may find themselves turned off, discouraged, or scoffing at the idea of “New Year’s Resolutions”, looking to the many resolutions that have gone undone, left unfinished, and not followed through, by themselves or [...]
What is Therapy Like?
https://www.youtube.com/embed/bSu1LEEjRJ0 If you’ve given serious thought to counseling for yourself or a family member, you’ve probably wondered what therapy is actually like. This new video takes you inside the rooms at Stenzel Clinical and shows you what to expect during your counseling session. No matter where you turn for counseling, we hope you’re matched with the therapist you deserve. Someone who listens to you, supports you, and challenges you. [...]
The Best Christmas Smells, Ranked by Stenzel Clinical Staff
Certain holiday lists are everywhere. The best Christmas song is debated all over the Internet (the obvious answer is “Silent Night,” by the way) and the best Christmas movie is as well (we’ve seen the ‘Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?’ debate ruin entire holidays). But you know what’s not talked about much? The best Christmas smells. It’s surprising, considering the holidays are often a time when nostalgia hits us [...]
Our New Mission Statement and Tagline
https://youtu.be/kCtG7a3kV-c Helping ALL people live their lives well. For quite some time, our mission statement was “Helping people live their lives well.” Our new statement is nearly identical, but we wanted to add an important point of emphasis. From our clients to our therapists to our community to the least of these, it is our mission to care as best we can for ALL people. Our revised mission statement and [...]
Learn Better Sleep Habits For An Improved Lifestyle
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than one third of Americans don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis. Our bodies require appropriate rest in order to function at our highest capacity. But technology, stress and poor habits work against us. Many times we can’t sleep because our minds are busy processing the events of the day. [...]