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The Process of Individual Growth

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The metaphor of how plants grow provides for us a picture for our own individual process. Growing in understanding...

Removing the Burden

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The habit of pushing oneself through for the sake of performance or accomplishment is a trap. Involving our...

Worshipping Comfort

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Comfort is natural and necessary in our developmental processes. The lack of comfort may set off a cycle of thinking...

What a Lot to Possess

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Our position as a child of God is laden with numerous benefits. Our inheritance is both instant and progressive.

The Illness of Hanging On

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are particular dynamics that keep us from moving forward in the healing process. Our insistence in hanging...

The Balancing Act: Detachment

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Detachment is a concept often misunderstood. It does not mean "cut off" from those around you. Provided...

Rules, Rigidity and Responsibility

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

This candid look at self care outlines the way rules promote rigidty of thought. When rigid in our thinking we turn...

Addictions: Many Forms But Never Satisfying

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

Addictions cannot satisfy our needs but only serve to destroy joy and peace. God desires more for us!

Blame: A Block to Healing

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Life hurts sometimes. With the hurt we can look for a person to blame. When we project blame toward others we are...

Personal Purity

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

There are benefits to personal purity beyond what we can fully take in as the world is seeming to celebrate...

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Rambling Resentments 2 of 2 #3594

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended...

Rambling Resentments 1 of 2 #3593

Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC

The freedom and rest we long for is robbed when we hold onto past hurts and unresolved events that left us offended...

Don't Stop Believing: Taking Off the Therapy Hat 5 of 5 #3592

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

Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...

Don't Stop Believing 4 of 5 #3591

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

Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...

Don't Stop Believing 3 of 5 #3590

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

Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...

Don't Stop Believing 2 of 5 #3589

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

Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...

Don't Stop Believing 1 of 5 #3588

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

Many times parents and family members of prodigals do not share their pain with others and sometimes for good...

Healthy Esteem: His Workmanship #3577

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

When we internalize His truth that we are His masterpiece, created with a kingdom purpose, a positive, healthy self...

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 6 of 6 #3134w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

Internet Addiction: Rich & Janet's Story 5 of 6 #3133w

Lynda Savage, M.S., LMFT, LPC

Rich and Janet share the journey into and out of internet addiction. They are candid and revealing about the...

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