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5 Ways To Return Happiness To The Empty Nest
“I didn’t think it would hurt this bad.” “I wonder if I’ll ever be needed again.” “It’s a hole that never seems to go away.” I know. You’ve had better days than this one – the one in which the child you’ve raised for 18 years is going away to college (or moving out). Now you’re struggling with the transition. You may suddenly feel less wanted, asking yourself, “who [...]
What Would Kenny Rogers Do?: A guide to better marital communication
Anyone who has ever heard Kenny Rogers’ most famous song, “The Gambler,” knows the famous lyric: You’ve got to know when to hold ‘em. Know when to fold ‘em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run. While I of course wouldn’t put it exactly that way in my sessions, I can appreciate the lesson as it applies to marital communication – pick your battles carefully. It’s natural for [...]
Coming Soon: New Stenzel Clinical Naperville Office!
After starting seven years ago with two counselors in a tiny office, we have been very fortunate to see our practice grow to seventeen counselors in our Wheaton office. Now we are pleased to announce the opening of a second office in Naperville to continue to better serve the community. As our staff continues to grow, so do our specialties. We have taken great care to hire a diverse staff [...]
Stenzel Clinical Sponsors Feed My Starving Children
Stenzel Clinical Services is pleased to announce that we are a title sponsor of the 3rd Annual Feed My Starving Children Chicagoland Gala. Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian non-profit organization that strives to eliminate starvation in children throughout the world. The event will take place from 6:00-10:30 p.m. on Friday, April 29, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The evening will include a silent auction, dinner, [...]
Am I Having “Boundary” Trouble?
By Cara Jones, LCPC and Board Certified Professional Christian Counselor Stenzel Clinical Services Stressed out? Tired? Angry? Short-tempered with the kids or spouse? Do you over-commit, have trouble saying ‘no’, or promise to take care of yourself when everything else is done? Do you feel responsible when others are upset? Must you always be the one to smooth it over? If any of these describe you with regularity, you may [...]
Why We Deny
By Jennifer DuBos, MA Licensed Professional Counselor Stenzel Clinical Services We’ve all heard the saying: “Denial isn’t just a river in Egypt”. And yet, the most common response to loss, trauma, or difficult news is to pretend that things are in fact just the same as they were. Many of us are also aware of the five stages of grief, which are lead out by, yet again, denial. This is [...]