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Ch Ch Ch Changes
by Darrell Provinse, MA, LPC, NCC, Director and CEO Change is inevitable. Life demands change. To not change is to be static, to be static is to be stagnant, and to stagnate is death. Life, by definition, is dynamic and requires that we adapt and grow. To adapt, is to fail in order to thrive. This does not mean that change is easy, or even that it is welcome. Most, if not all, of us have a drive for comfort, and change frequently pushes us out of our comfort zone. As the song says, “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end;” therefore, even positive changes may elicit in…
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Intimate Communication: Let’s Talk About Sex
When a couple is in a long-term monogamous relationship, symptoms affecting sexuality as the result of medical issues, chronic illness or disability, or even natural aging, are inevitable. Naturally, as we pass through life, our bodies experience physiological changes which affect our sexual functioning. Physiological changes might include pregnancy and nursing, coronary artery disease, cancer treatments, arthritis and chronic pain, injuries, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, aging, prostate problems or autoimmune disorders. Learning how to navigate through these changes by means of communication and compassion can be helpful for the sexual relationship. Medical issues, chronic illness, disability and aging are all capable of affecting the sexual relationship and can create symptoms that…
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Loving Young Adults Through Transition
By Elizabeth Nimmo, MA, LPC The days are getting longer. I’ve opened my windows and planted flowers and herbs. My neighborhood is active with families and children enjoying the spring air and I have already heard the bell for the ice cream truck. Spring is upon us and summer is right around the corner. It’s a beautiful and exciting season in the Midwest! While this season marks the beginning of many wonderful activities and events, it also marks the beginning of transition for many teenagers and young adults. Summer is ripe with opportunities and change. Although many of those hold much promise and potential, weighed carefully and planned intentionally with…
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Healthy Play Time for Developing Kids
By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services Having been a child therapist for some time, I am amazed by the lack of time children spend playing with toys today, compared to 10 years ago. When I ask my young clients what toys they have at home and like to play with, often the only answer is video games or other forms of technology. Many spend hardly any time at all playing with toys. I understand the appeal of technology, as it is more portable, less messy, and unfortunately, somewhat addicting, but the transition from toys to technology comes with a high price. Hands-on play benefits critical areas…
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