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Handling Office Bullies Like an Adult
When people think about bullying, the schoolyard is likely what comes to mind. However, there could be issues in the break room as well. Adults can be just as big (if not bigger) of a bully as children and these issues may come to light in an office setting. The most important thing for you to realize is that the bully is likely the most scared person in any [...]
Stenzel Sponsoring Chicago Feed My Starving Children Packing Event
“Be An Engine for Change” and join in the packing revolution. On August 19 and 20, Stenzel Clinical is one of the corporate sponsors of a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack event. This event’s goal is to put together 544,320 meals for hungry children across the world. The event, which is titled “Be An Engine For Change,” will feature approximately 2,500 volunteers looking to pack more than a half-million meals. [...]
Creating a new ‘Normal’: Tips for Navigating Life Transitions
By Kristin Garrity , MS Licensed Professional Counselor Change is inevitable. Sometimes the changes we face are welcome and joyous, such as graduating, getting married, having a new baby, receiving a promotion or moving to a new house. We feel excited about the possibilities ahead and look forward to the positive changes these events will bring to our lives. However, changes we don’t want or didn’t ask for often come [...]
There is Hope
Life can always get better; don't ever feel like you're so stuck that you lose hope. When we started Stenzel Clinical more than a decade ago, we wanted to make sure our patients would never lose hope. Troubled marriages, despondent people, depressed children and others can all be improved if they are willing to come in and work toward something better. Trust us, you can have a more fulfilling future. [...]
Embracing Differences and Finding Balance in Marriage
Disagreements between married couples happen all the time, and that’s OK. Everyone is different and certainly should not agree on everything. The problem lies in the fact that spouses may disagree with one another and simply not understand why. Differences of opinion or disagreements don’t have to be negative. Here’s the thing: literally every good marriage book can be summed up by saying that your spouse thinks differently than you [...]
Family Rules: 4 Reasons They Work and Tips to Create Them for Your Family
by: Amy Churchill, MS Licensed Professional Counselor Do you have a known set of family rules? Are your kids aware of what they can and cannot do, as well as what consequences will be given for unacceptable behaviors? Having a set of explained rules can greatly improve family functioning. Here are 4 reasons family rules work: Family rules create consistency between parents. Creating a set of family rules helps parents [...]