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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 [...]
Video: “Yes, Dear” Often Leads to “Nice Guy Disease”
Grant Stenzel presents a video on "yes, dear" and how it can lead to "nice guy disease".
Grant Stenzel speaks at Compass Church!
Parents, if you're concerned about how to help your children deal with their emotions (and what parent isn't?) as well as learning more about how to protect your kids when they go online, don't miss these two fantastic opportunities to hear Grant Stenzel speak. Sunday, January 15th Is your child seeming to be unusually moody? Do they have greater anxiety about something but just aren't opening up about it? Is [...]
Spotting the Warning Signs of Child Sexual Abuse (part 2)
by Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC What can one do if they suspect child sexual abuse? The best course of action is to talk to your child directly. But in doing this, make sure your child feels safe by creating a comfortable and appropriate atmosphere for the discussion. Also, talk with your child about “keeping secrets.” Sometimes abusers will tell children that sexual abuse is a secret just between them. They [...]
The Three Year Twitch: How to keep your marriage from ending before it’s even begun (pt. 1)
by Jen DuBos, MA LPC Most married folk over the age of 30 are familiar with the phrase “The Seven Year Itch”, which is the notion that seven years into marriage, spouses often get a little, well itchy. Life together gets a bit dull, a little too predictable, and your spouse is no longer the radiant and mysterious creature he or she once was. A popular comedian recounts this very [...]