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Perfectionism Is Not A Strength

Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW

Over the years, I have had the privilege of counseling many talented and gifted men, women and children. An all...

Stop and Breathe

Cheryl Welch, BSN, RN, M.S., LPC

When you have those moments you feel stressed and anxious, take a few seconds and breathe. Then count your teeth...

How Can I Communicate Effectively

Cheryl Welch, BSN, RN, M.S., LPC

Have you ever wondered why you at times feel like you are not being heard or understood? Do you ever find yourself...

Getting Even

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

If we harbor thoughts of getting even with people, those targeted in our minds gain control over us.

Forgiveness

Cheryl Welch, BSN, RN, M.S., LPC

Forgiveness is a choice. Forgiveness does not mean we forget the experience or the wrong that was done. Forgiveness...

Detours in Relationships

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are ways of thinking and acting that seem right only to discover they have detoured us off the path of right...

An Affair: The Anguish of Betrayal

A "Dear Rosa" question and answer about surviving the discovery of an affair by ones spouse

Making Your Way Through Transition

Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC

This article describes the challenges we face when going through difficult life changes. It also gives a way of...

Rebuilding After the Storm

August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...

Is Forgiveness Therapy for You?

Carrissa Pannuzzo, M.A., LMFT, LPC

We all have ideas of what forgiveness is and what it isn’t. The most common of these in American society is the...