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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 [...]
Ignoring the Stigma of Therapy
There's plenty of misinformation about what counseling is. At Stenzel Clinical, we know you don't have to be "crazy" or "weak" to have everyday problems. In fact, we believe you are brave for directly taking on your issues and trying to get better. Ignore the stigmas that are out there about counseling. Our experienced, professional staff at Stenzel Clinical is ready to help you through any problems you might have.
Why do we argue if it doesn’t work?
By Grant Stenzel, MS LCPC Arguing just doesn’t work. We all believe that we are logical and therefore a logical argument should work. When was the last time that you provided a very logical reason why you are right in the middle of an argument and your spouse just stopped and agreed with you? Time is up. Couldn’t think of it could you? Making logical arguments in the middle [...]
Open and Honest: Keys to Family Success in Remarriage
There’s nothing easy about divorce, especially when the marriage includes children. As life moves on and the healing process begins, many people begin to date and find happiness in a new relationship. Yes, happiness is great. You’ve found love, support and a connection with someone, but how do your children feel? Remarriage can be confusing for children and often means new stepsiblings, visitation with multiple households, new extended families and [...]
5 Ways to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder
By Priscilla Dean, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Being a parent, family member or friend of someone struggling with an eating disorder is never easy. Many people worry about a loved one’s health, but they also don’t know how they can help. Here are five great ways to support someone you care about who may be struggling with an eating disorder: 1. Don’t assume your loved one’s primary goal is to [...]