Family
Articles
Christmas Inspirations
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
What do the Bethlehem manger and a brother dying of AIDS have in common? Article depicts how life-giving responses...
Families and Transition
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Illustrates how Jesus can help families survive and thrive in times of change and transition.
Simplicity in a Complex World
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Money, possessions, and success can inhibit our desire to prioritize loving God and one another. Article addresses...
Family Systems and Generational Bondage
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Article describes how past generational patterns can influence current family functioning, and how God can equip us...
Grief and Changes
Mary Lambrecht, M.S. LMFT
Change within a family life cycle can bring feelings of grief and loss. Article lists six ways to weather the...
Family Roles: Assigned and Assumed
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
The powerful impact of family role assignments and assumptions
Characteristics of a Healthy Family
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Helpful guides to creating a healthy family
Family Relationships: It's Not About Winning and Losing
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
What family relationships are not about
Escaping the Role of Scapegoat
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
A vignette portraying a family scapegoat moving from cooperating with the role to rejecting the role
Overcoming the Role of Family Hero
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
A vignette portraying common characteristics of the family hero