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Finding Your Love Language: Five Steps to Showing You Care
Last week I addressed conflict in couples’ relationships: how to remind yourself that your partner is not your sworn enemy while going through tough times, and how to show vulnerability to your partner, helping them to understand that you really do care. Continuing down this path to better communication, I would like to touch and expand on a bit of insight from the great book The 5 Love Languages: The [...]
You Are Not My Enemy
by Grant Stenzel, MS LCPC Sometimes in our sessions at Stenzel Clinical, it’s not unusual for us to ask couples to stand in front of each other and say this phrase: “You are not my enemy.” It’s not just a mantra but the beginning of trying to get each spouse to show greater fragility. Not to be stereotypical about it, but generally when we counsel couples, the female in the [...]
Finding (or Keeping) a Job Worth Celebrating
As our last month of summer began, bringing with it our final summer holiday, I was struck with a deep gratitude for my career, recognizing that I am very fortunate to love what I do. This made me think of others who are struggling to feel the same, approaching work with much boredom, anxiety or dread. Most people spend a considerable amount of time at work. Week after week for [...]
Back to School: Easing Your Child’s Anxiety (While Easing Your Own!)
The heat waves have dissipated, the crowds at the pool are starting to thin and that familiar list of school supplies has arrived. Fall is near, and it’s time to send the kids back to school. Starting a new school year can be a source of mixed emotions for your children. While some kids feel eager to see their friends and get elbow-deep in finger paint, some may feel anxious [...]
Gratitude and Contentment
Gratitude is an important part of the therapeutic process. Grant Stenzel discusses the need for and common barriers to gratitude.
Sleep Tight: Tips for Getting the ZZZ’s You’ve Always Dreamed About (pt. 2)
by Robert Gottlieb, MA LPC In the first part of this article, I discussed the importance of keeping regular sleep habits.However, your sleep schedule isn't the only factor that affects the quality of your sleep. Here are several other things to keep in mind when searching for a good night’s sleep: Don't do any strenuous exercise right before bed. Being exhausted isn't the same as being tired. When your body [...]