A New Year, A New Hope
It is interesting how quickly time flies. We are already into the second month of 2021. I would imagine many of us are happy to leave 2020 behind. What has the end of 2020 been like for you? [...]
The Healing Power of Play: It’s Not What You Might Think
I don’t think anyone would be shocked to hear that we live in a broken world. As I look around, I see people who have experienced pain or hurt, illness, loss of a loved one, a traumatic event, [...]
Is the US in a Nation-Wide Mental Health Crisis?
When the governor of Illinois first ordered the shelter-in-place order in March 2020 due to COVID-19, Stenzel saw a significant drop in clients for the first two weeks afterward. It seemed that people hunkered down and prepared to stay [...]
Codependent Relationships: What Are They, and Are You in One?
Relationships are one of life’s most complex gifts. I think about the various relationships I have and I realize no two are identical. Each relationship I have, either with my parents, siblings, friends, coworkers, is unique. For example, [...]
When to Seek Help: Being Proactive vs. Reactive
The other day, I was talking to someone I know and I was encouraging him to see a therapist regarding some conflict he is experiencing. His response was, “Why do I need to talk to a therapist?” He [...]
Exploring Imagination: Play Therapy via Teletherapy
As our country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations, companies, hospital systems, and corporations have all been impacted one way or another. No matter the size of the business, there has been one essential question asked over [...]