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Our counseling services are provided in person to individuals and families in our outpatient clinics and day treatment facilities, and are available via secure video to individuals and organizations worldwide. These posts are about marriage and family in this modern world.

December 7, 2018

Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Preparation for a Healthy Christmas Season

By Stacie Nagorski The holidays: Many of us look forward to this time of year with hearts of excitement as we anticipate time spent with loved […]
October 30, 2018

Dementia Basics—Part 2

By Ken Schmidt This time we will focus on more tips for caring for and communicating with persons with dementia, and tips for caring for yourself […]
October 29, 2018

Caring for the Caregiver

by Alexis Adams, MS, LPC This blog is adapted with permission from an article written by Alexis Adams for the WELS Nurses Association.   From finishing […]
September 6, 2018

Dementia Basics—Part 1

By Ken Schmidt Introduction to dementia Dementia is a word that is filled with a lot of different meanings for a lot of different people. To […]
March 28, 2018

Not Feeling So Romantic?

Heather Wegner Valentine’s Day. The most romantic day of the year. Unless you’re like many married couples who dread the holiday filled with hearts, roses, and […]
November 22, 2017

Words of Wisdom from the Maid of Honor

By Katelyn Ottum Relationships can be tricky. They can be frustrating and even downright exhausting at times. There are techniques that will work for one couple that […]
March 28, 2017

Downsizing Tips for Seniors and Their Families

The idea of downsizing can be overwhelming for seniors facing the move to a senior living community or an assisted living facility. A lifetime of memories […]
March 6, 2017

The Not-So-Perfect Storm

Andrea Semmann Twenty-six years ago, my husband and I embarked on a journey not all that uncommon for many people. We got married. Three years later, […]
February 5, 2016

Maintaining Your Family’s Balance

Whitney Donovan Parents, does this conversation sound familiar? “Remember, you’re picking Johnny up from baseball practice while I take Suzy to her art class. Don’t be […]
January 24, 2016

Summertime Blues?

Jeremy Long Summer is here! School is over, and the kids are home. Let that last part sink in: the kids are home. Children are a tremendous blessing […]
September 23, 2015

‘Tis the Season…for Video Games

Brandon Hayes ’Tis the season…for the release of the latest and greatest video games for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo. There is little doubt that video games […]
September 8, 2015

Tips to Cope with Homesickness

Anita Smith, LPCC As a college student, it is normal to be homesick! The adjustment and transition to college is both exciting and anxiety provoking. Homesickness […]
August 27, 2015

Parenting Your College Student

Anita Smith You have been a good parent. Sure, you have made some mistakes, but you did your best, and now your son or daughter is […]
August 4, 2015

Back-to-School Tips for Parents

Sheryl Cowling If you’re like many parents, you are amazed at how quickly summer has flown by, and you are in the midst of preparing your […]
July 25, 2015

Who Has Time for Family?

Ever wonder what happens to all of the time we should spend with our families? We are so busy trying to get here or there to […]
June 26, 2015

Living with Infertility

Joshua T. Mears For many Christian couples, the opportunity to begin or grow a family through the blessing of childbirth is at the forefront of their […]
April 5, 2015

Parenting: Making the Morning Routine Fun!

Anita Smith Parents, have you noticed how easy it is to get your child up on the first day of school? Your child is so ready to […]
March 3, 2015

Counselor Connection Blog: Model Parenting

Becoming a parent is a joyous occasion. To gaze at your child for the first time is a miraculous event, and the memory stays with you […]