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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 [...]
Cyber Bullying
Do we really know what is happening on our children's devices when we aren't looking? While cyber bullying may seem like a buzz phrase that will never impact your family, many children experience daily harassment from their peers on their tablets, smartphones and computers. They often feel lost and helpless without help from parents. In this video, Grant Stenzel gives parents warning signs on what to look for and some [...]
Avoiding End-of-Winter Blues and Overeating
Everyone knows the feeling once winter has overstayed its welcome. There are certain days where you can run down a list of feelings you have and have the list read like a Charles Dickens novel: Groggy. Tired. Irritable. Downtrodden. Hungry. Although March 20 is the first day of spring and days are already getting longer, seasonal affective disorder can still end up being a struggle through the remaining cold days. [...]
The Stigma of Female Sex Addiction
In the mind of the general population, men are the only ones who suffer from sexual addiction. David Duchovny, for example, was praised for his admission of sex addiction and seemed to use it as publicity for his television show “Californication.” However, this is not a problem that only affects one gender. Women struggle with sexual addiction as well, especially due to the stigma of the issue. Some men tend [...]
Why do we argue if it doesn’t work?
Arguing just doesn’t work. We all believe that we are logical and therefore a logical argument should work. When was the last time in the middle of an argument that you provided a very logical reason why you are right and your spouse just stopped and agreed with you?