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Agreeing to Disagree: How Facts and Beliefs Color Conversation
Disagreements happen. Anytime you have known someone for a long period of time, there is bound to be some dissent of opinion that pops up. Even your closest loved one, friend or family member will likely not see eye to eye with you on certain issues. Over time, we all reveal our passions, biases, beliefs and thoughts. In all of these situations, it will be imperative for you to [...]
Three Things to Say at a Funeral
It’s never easy dealing with loss. A common inclination of friends and family of those who are grieving, especially at funerals, is to try to comfort a person by telling them their own experiences, saying “I understand” and stating what you believe God wants. Here’s the thing: You should not say ANY of this. Here are three acceptable things you can say at a funeral: 1. “I’m sorry for your [...]
The Second Time Around: How to Make Remarriage Work
Getting remarried is never easy. While one might think it is straightforward the second or third time around, couples must look at how the marriage will work over time. We would like to think entering a new marriage means having a clean state. In all actuality, it can be extremely difficult and will take a lot of work from both spouses. Everyone has their own insecurities, hang-ups and heartbreaks earned [...]
Managing the Emotional Impact of Chronic Pain
Those who suffer from chronic pain know the toll that it takes on our mental, emotional and spiritual beings. It’s exhausting. It drains our patience within our relationships and with life in general. It’s depressing and often times creates anxiety. We wonder: Will life always be like this? How will we cope? If we have a relationship with God, we may struggle and doubt his goodness and care. Often, we feel very [...]
What to Expect From Your First Session
Are you a little nervous heading into your first counseling session? That’s understandable. It is difficult to take on something new, especially when it is as personal as counseling. In this video, Grant Stenzel talks about what to expect on your first visit to our offices.
The Many Faces of Forgiveness
Forgiveness is an issue that we all struggle with. Whether you’re a pastor, counselor or average Joe, there will be times when we struggle with forgiving a friend or loved one. This is why the Christian Counseling Professionals of Chicagoland is holding their 2014 Conference: The Many Faces of Forgiveness. The event will take place April 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheaton Bible Church. Early-bird tickets for clinical professionals are $39 [...]