Loneliness During the Holidays
The American ideal of a “Hallmark holiday” sets lots of people up with false expectations that cannot possibly be met. Whether you have no family to celebrate with or find yourself uncomfortable at...
View ArticleGive to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s...
View ArticleServing and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us...
View ArticleLoneliness During the Holidays
The American ideal of a “Hallmark holiday” sets lots of people up with false expectations that cannot possibly be met. Whether you have no family to celebrate with or find yourself uncomfortable at...
View ArticleGive to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s...
View ArticleGrace and Family: What We’re Thankful For This Year
The holidays are back! Time for seemingly nonstop gift-giving, food-eating, and hibernating. As busy as the next couple months will be, try to find quiet moments to practice thankfulness. Grab a pen,...
View ArticleServing and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us...
View ArticleThe Best Christmas Smells, Ranked by Stenzel Clinical Staff
Certain holiday lists are everywhere. The best Christmas song is debated all over the Internet (the obvious answer is “Silent Night,” by the way) and the best Christmas movie is as well (we’ve seen...
View ArticleGive to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s...
View ArticleServing and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us...
View ArticleSingle for the Holidays
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor There’s a chill in the air. The presents are wrapped, you’re wearing your favorite Christmas sweater, and you’re listening to carols on the...
View ArticleGifts, Gratitude, and Presence
By Dan Phillips, MA Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor It’s that time of year again – when the words of favorite holiday songs ring out in loud, excited tones from my kids in the backseat as we...
View ArticleGive to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s...
View ArticleServing and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us...
View ArticleThe Best Christmas Smells, Ranked by Stenzel Clinical Staff
Certain holiday lists are everywhere. The best Christmas song is debated all over the Internet (the obvious answer is “Silent Night,” by the way) and the best Christmas movie is as well (we’ve seen...
View ArticleSingle for the Holidays
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor There’s a chill in the air. The presents are wrapped, you’re wearing your favorite Christmas sweater, and you’re listening to carols on the...
View ArticleIt’s Better to Give Than to Receive
Christmas time is fast approaching. The lights are up, the stockings are hung and the tree is decorated. The Christmas season is one of giving and receiving gifts with family and friends. However, I...
View ArticleThe Most Wonderful Counselor
The best counselors I know are ones that have been through difficulties of their own and can empathize with their clients. In fact, one of the key characteristics I look for in therapists as I am...
View ArticleGive to Receive: The Best Way to Pay It Forward this Holiday Season
You’ve been out all day shopping in crowded malls, navigating terrible traffic, and you’re chilled to the bone. A hot latte is just what you need. When you pull up to the Starbucks drive-thru, there’s...
View ArticleServing and Gratitude: Opening the Door for Joy in Our Own Lives
By Grant Stenzel, MS Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor The holidays seem to be here before we realize it every year. We all want this season to be full of joy and peace, but instead many of us...
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