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Have the Conversation
By Joe Dubowski, MS Associate Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Ever find yourself rehearsing a conversation with someone in your head? Has that conversation ever been with your husband, wife or romantic partner? Have you ever, at a later time, actually had that conversation with them? How did it turn out? Was it anything like what you expected—that is, did your partner say what you thought they would say? It [...]
Coping With the Loss of a Beloved Pet
There’s no debate. A great pet is a member of the family, and losing a family member is an incredibly difficult and painful thing to work through. The feelings of loss are powerful, but when welcomed and treated appropriately, they can be overcome in time. Here are some things we’ve learned about pet bereavement over the years. 1. Grief after the death of a pet is normal. This is the [...]
What I Do When My Kids Say, “OUCH!”
By: Susan Stutzman, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Recently, I watched my children play when one of my daughters tumbled a bit. As I went to check on her, I saw she was physically fine but momentarily a bit jostled. As I like to do, I began to help my daughter act out what happened and offer to kiss it, letting her know that I saw her tumble, would validate that [...]
How To Handle Conflict With Your Spouse (In Front Of The Kids)
By: Grant Stenzel MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor “My parents never fought.” If you and I had a nickel for every time we’ve heard that, we could put our funds together and go on a Costco shopping spree. Dibs on the peanut butter pretzels. To anyone who’s ever said “My parents never fought,” I say to you, “Yes they did.” They just did it behind closed doors. Parents who do [...]
Have You Ever Grieved What You Never Had?
By Natalie Stage, MA Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor When people think about grief, they typically think about the sorrow associated with losing a loved one. This is a very common type of grief that all of us will experience at some point in our lives, but it is not the only occasion that can cause sadness, pain and a sense of loss. In fact, grief can follow many different types [...]
Parenting Angry Kids
By: Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Being the parent of a child who struggles with anger can be a frustrating, isolating experience. When our kids become angry, it’s easy to think that we’re doing something wrong as parents. That’s a painful feeling. On top of that, it’s incredibly hard to talk with family or friends about it. The first thing we want you to know is that you [...]