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Defining Dissociation and Reconnecting With Reality
What is Dissociation? When people hear me say the word “dissociation”, they look at me like they should respond with “gesundheit!” When I go on to explain what it means, they often look steadily more disturbed until I get to the end. Dissociation is a phenomenon that all people use to varying degrees at one time or another to cope with stress. The clinical definition of psychological dissociation is: a [...]
Curse of the “Control Battle”: Defining Victory and Repurposing Defeat (pt. 2)
by Jen DuBos MA LPC As discussed in part 1, control is actually an illusion- but one we are willing to preserve at great cost if we engage in conflict without clearly identified motives. People seek control to feel secure because, like so many destructive relational and cultural patterns, the pursuit of control is fueled by a fear of the unknown. Further still, control-seeking can be both an offensive [...]
Curse of the “Control Battle”: Using Power for the Right Reasons (pt. 1)
by Jen DuBos MA LPC Control is an illusion. Some people discover this reality when a tragedy strikes and they realize that no matter how well prepared, no matter what prior knowledge they may have had, they could not affect the end result. The battle for control is an age-old struggle that has led to more suffering, death, war, and vain pursuit than any other philosophical concept in existence. [...]
The Three Year Twitch: How to keep your marriage from ending before it’s even begun (pt. 2)
by Jen DuBos, MA LPC We've talked about some causes of The Three year Twitch so you can spot the warning signs - now let's talk about some strategies you and your spouse can do to limit insecurities and keep The Three Year Twitch to a minimum. As insecurity and pressure mounts, and satisfaction in the relationship decreases, couples become high risk for sabotage. Sabotage is the act of fouling [...]
Stenzel Speaks on Internet Safety
Even kids in elementary school are on the Internet these days, but there are plenty of safety issues to be aware of. Fortunately, Grant Stenzel is ready to help parents navigate that road this Sunday the 22nd at Compass Church in Naperville. Come attend this free event during the 9:30am or 11am services to learn what you need to know before your kids go online and how to create Internet [...]
The Wonder Drug? A Wonder Dog.
She works 30 hours a week at Stenzel Clinical. When she's present in sessions, she opens up conversations and makes clients feel more at ease. They feel comfortable and trust her almost immediately. She's Talitha, a shepherd/lab mix who is certified with Therapy Dogs International and owned by Stenzel counselor Suzanne Clarey. Suzanne talked with The Glancer this month about pet therapy and how Talitha connects with clients to create [...]