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“This Isn’t Going to Work. I Can’t Talk About My Personal Life”: The Struggles of Men In Counseling
By: Robert Gottlieb So, my boss asked me to write an article about guys in counseling. This immediately brought to mind the above quote from Tony Soprano. Writing this article is harder than it sounds for several reasons. First, it’s very difficult to encompass an entire gender in one article. We as males are diverse, complicated and multifaceted, so I can’t really make blanket statements and expect everyone to be [...]
Event: Walking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling: Honoring Our Most Sacred Relationships
Save the Date! -- Tuesday, April 9th Grant and Jennifer Stenzel are joining with Wheaton Bible Church, Dr. Greg Smalley and a variety of respected professional counselors and pastors from the community to present "Walking in a Manner Worthy of Our Calling: Honoring Our Most Sacred Relationships". This day-long workshop will feature Dr. Greg Smalley, the Executive Director of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family. Dr. Smalley is an author [...]
Grant Stenzel’s Husband’s Bootcamp: God’s Grace to Change
As a father, would you look at your child and ask, "What's wrong with you!?" in a tone of criticism and shaming? Then why do you do it to yourself? In this clip from Grant's February Husband's Bootcamp, Grant discusses the need for grace in our lives, and allowing ourselves time and understanding during change.
Grant Stenzel’s Husband’s Bootcamp: Recognizing Our Emotions
"Why am I angry? What's really behind this?" If you find yourself frequently experiencing anger at home or at work, these are exactly the questions you should be asking yourself. Grant, at his February Husband's Bootcamp, discussed how to identify the real emotions we have buried beneath our anger.
Grant Stenzel’s Husband’s Bootcamp: Thoughtful Marriages
Marriage is the key to happiness. The path to "happily ever after". Right? Well, not without some effort. In this clip from the February Husband's Bootcamp at Wheaton Bible Church, Grant discusses how to manage marital expectations:
Thoughts on Love, Fear, Shame and God – Part 1
by Robert L. Gottlieb, LPC “Our society also leads us astray with conditions of worth. As we grow up, our parents, teachers, peers, the media, and others, only give us what we need when we show we are “worthy,” rather than just because we need it. We get a drink when we finish our class, we get something sweet when we finish our vegetables, and most importantly, we get love [...]