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Listening Beneath the Noise

November 10, 2020 — Dorothy Littell Greco

We were made for connection and communication. In order for connection to happen, we must learn to listen. In this blog, Dorothy Greco shares how purposeful listening leads to meaningful interactions and intentional communication.

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The Power of With

October 27, 2020 — Willa Williams

We were made to be in relationship with others. As this challenging season of quarantine seems to drag on, Willa Williams shares how we can seek others and shares the power and hope that can be found in connecting with others.

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When You Disagree With Your Friends About Social Issues

August 12, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

Dr. Chris Grace and Dr. Tim Muehlhoff got together this week (socially-distanced, of course!) to talk about social issues and what to do when your friends disagree with you on hot button topics.

How to Talk About Divisive Issues

July 8, 2020 — Tim Muehlhoff, Chris Grace

How do you talk about divisive issues with people that disagree with you? Chris and Tim got together this week to talk about healthy tactics that facilitate healthy conversation on controversial topics.

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"I Want to Start Dating But Not Act Desperate. Help!"

December 24, 2019 — Debra Fileta

I am single and want to start getting to know more people, if you know what I mean. How can I let people know I'm available without coming across as desperate for a date?

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Benefits To Being Alone In A Chaotic World pt. II

December 3, 2019 — Tim Muehlhoff

In the second part of his two-part series, Dr. Muehlhoff discusses the importance of intentional times of solitude, especially in a world that encourages nothing less than fully-booked schedules and a fast-paced lifestyle. Can you make silence and solitude a discipline in your life?

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3 Reasons Why You Really Need A Dad

October 8, 2019 — Aundrea Paxton

In this candid blog based on her relationship with her own dad, Dr. Aundrea Paxton, Psy. D, breaks down three reasons why everyone needs a dad in their life, whether it is their biological father or another father figure.

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"It Takes A Village:" Friendship in Parenting

September 24, 2019 — Emily Pardy

We’ve all heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child" and it rings just as true today. As soon as you hold that new baby in your arms, you can sense the internal doubt of being able to do it alone.

Is Marriage Worth Choosing?

August 21, 2019 — Debra Fileta, Chris Grace, Tim Muehlhoff

"If you're not fighting in a relationship, then someone's lying. Someone's not telling the truth because you're taking a passive stance...There is a huge difference between selflessness and passivity. A lot of times in the name of selflessness, we're just like 'Well, I'm not going to bring it up. I'm not going to say what I need. I'm not going to talk through this.' That's not selflessness, that's conflict avoiding." Today we continue the conversation with author Debra Fileta on how intentionally couples need to continually choose marriage rather than choosing to focus on personal happiness.

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Common Myths & Stigmas of Therapy

July 31, 2019 — Aundrea Paxton

“Therapy is for crazy people!” “Therapy is too expensive!” Despite the myths and stigmas behind therapy and counseling, we believe there is so much good that can come from it!

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