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Rebuilding After the Storm
August 18, 2005. A record breaking day in the history of Wisconsin with 27 confirmed tornadoes in one twenty-four...
Working Hard To Be Liked
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
People pleasers work very hard to be liked and crave love and acceptance from others at the cost of their own...
Family Conflict and the Holidays: God Bless Us, Every One!
Christine Vander Wielen, M.S.W., LCSW
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy and celebration, isn’t it? Yet, many have a relative or two in...
The Notebook
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article explores a ritual families can participate in at Christmas. This ritual is one that helps members of...
Feeling Crazy - The Effects of Addiction on the Family
Suzan Myhre, M.S.S.W., LICSW, LPC
This article describes the serious and debilitating effects of addiction on the family. Hopes for rehabilitation are...
What Men Wish Women Knew
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Interviewing a number of gentlemen, Brenda presents concisely and directly the thoughts and concerns these men...
Honor Widows
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Widowhood is one of those transitions that is easily dismissed and greatly misunderstood. As someone who watched her...
Coming Along Side the 20 Somethings
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Young adults look so adult yet, as we all know, looks can be deceiving. This special group of people need more...
Paying Attention
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
One of the foundational skills to the success of any relationship is our ability to listen. As simple as this may...
Men and Women of Wisdom
Brenda Spina, M.S., LMFT, LPC
Becoming wise is not an easy journey yet a goal greatly desired by many. Based on Ephesians 4 and 5, Brenda outlines...