It may be true that life in the first part of the twenty-first century is more complicated, more chaotic, more stressful, and less certain than ever. While the world around us seems to be spinning out of control, it can feel impossible to remain immune from the chaos. We know that at times of great stress, growth can be inhibited. When a plant is under stress from harsh weather, it grows more slowly, if at all. And when life places stress on human beings, our inner spirit can be inhibited.
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Inner World of Unconditional Love
We know that unconditional love is an ideal and something to strive for, but it can be difficult, if not impossible, to attain. It is striving for it and getting closer to unconditional love that can provide meaning to our lives and give us the energy to fight back against feelings of despair when life begins to overwhelm us.
Addiction Therapist Using a Spiritual Approach
It is safe to say that the many people who suffer from addiction also yearn for a spiritual connection. Whether you describe yourself as traditionally religious or more generally spiritual, it is likely that your addiction creates issues that rock your conscience. Wherever on the continuum of spirituality you may find yourself, you may
Couples Therapy Coon Rapids MN
Any relationship can have its share of ups and downs. For couples involved in a marriage or long term relationship the stakes can be quite high if problems arise. Poor communication, trust issues and lack of compassion toward your partner are some of the biggest obstacles that put couples to the test. An experienced Coon Rapids, Minnesota
How to Love Yourself Unconditionally
Laurie Grengs is a licensed psychologist, therapist, and counselor who has helped many people work through a wide range of psychological traumas and difficulty. In her nearly four decades of service to others, Laurie has developed a philosophy of counseling based on the belief that we all deserve to love ourselves unconditionally.
Transforming your Inner World to Love
The world sends us messages every minute of every day, and many of those messages tend to be negative. We are told that we are not good enough, smart enough, thin enough, successful enough. Over time, the messages we receive from the external world take a toll on our inner world. Many of us begin to believe that we do not measure up,
How to Become more Spiritually Aware
There are many paths to self-awareness, and all of them pose challenges, difficulties and rewards. The challenges and difficulties are precisely what make the incremental achievement of awareness so meaningful and fulfilling. For many people, spiritual awareness, or feeling connected to something greater than yourself
Mental Health Assessment Near
A mental health assessment can test many things including personality, behavior and one’s capabilities. If you believe that you or a loved one could benefit from a mental health assessment, Laurie Grengs can help. She can administer a mental health assessment for those living in the Coon Rapids, MN area. Laurie is highly qualified, experienced
Modern Couples Counseling
Laurie Grengs provides excellent, effective and responsive counseling for modern couples. For almost four decades, she has offered her unique combination of empathy, professionalism, and deep knowledge of the human behavior to many local clients. The couples who have worked with Laurie find that she has a keen view of the modern world
Domestic Abuse Therapist
If you are experiencing domestic abuse, please seek help – and, when you are ready to seek help, there is no better therapist to work with than Laurie Grengs. Laurie Grengs is a licensed psychologist who has been helping people in the Coon Rapids, MN area for more than thirty-three years. In that time, Laurie Grengs has provided therapy for many