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Register now for the final Marriage Boot Camp sessions
Grant Stenzel will wrap up his Marriage Boot Camp series at The Compass Church Hobson Campus. On Saturday, March 4, “Taming Tigers” will take place. On Saturday, April 1, the series will conclude with “The Ringmaster.” Taming Tigers Children, obey your parents in everything, for this pleases the Lord. Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged. —Çolossians 3:20-21 It’s possible to be an authority without destroying [...]
Clinical analysis of Car Radio by twenty one pilots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92XVwY54h5k By Grant Stenzel MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor My daughter loves twenty one pilots and got me into them as well. I recently went with her to their concert in Moline, and hearing them play live gave me the final push to write a clinical analysis of “Car Radio.” If you aren’t familiar with the band, twenty one pilots’ music is filled with catchy electropop, but the sound [...]
Less is More: Why You Should Lower Your Expectations on Valentine’s Day
By: Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor It’s that time of year again. Flowers are flying off the shelves, chocolates are selling by the dozen, and reservations are being made weeks in advance: Valentine’s Day is almost here. But before you start fussing about the perfect outfit for the perfect day, take a step back to make sure your expectations are in check. It’s easy to have high hopes [...]
Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Psychotherapist: What’s the difference?
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor When I’m at a party and tell someone I’m a therapist, I often get two questions in response. First is: “Oh, like physical therapy?” When I explain I’m actually a psychotherapist, question two arrives immediately after: “Is that the one that can write prescriptions?” It’s not – but the question did get me thinking. A lot of people ask me the differences [...]
Why Do I Always Seek Approval?
Matching your behavior to the expectations of others may win temporary approval, but can be costly in terms of your own identity. This video offers suggestions on how be to more authentic and deal with the world as the “genuine” you.
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 [...]