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VPC Therapists on 103.9 The FISH Radio Show with Jodie Stevens!
Some of our Therapists are being featured on FISH Family Solutions with Jodie Stevens www.1039thefish.com
This segment airs every Wednesday around 8:40am providing proven solutions to every day problems to help you live a successful life. You can listen on your radio or online at 1039thefish.com
Click below to hear recent Q & A (most recent interview is at the top)
December 28, 2016 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: Whew, I got through the Holidays. Help me debrief and recover!
Click here to listen to Susan's advice for savoring the good moments, as well as work though and learn from the not so good moments.
Dec 21, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: There is always so much to do around the Holidays. How can I emotionally connect with my children in meaningful ways this Christmas?
Click here to hear Kim's 3 minute radio interview to hear practical ways to connect with your kids amidst the business. These tips are good year round!
Nov 30, 2016 Erin Ambrose, Ph.D., MFT
Q: "What do our kids and family really need for the holidays? How can I give the people I love what they really want for Christmas?"
Click this link to hear Erin's 3 minute radio interview for helpful wisdom on how to invest our time and energy in ways that truly build positive memories.
November 16, 2016 Susan Reynolds,MFT
Q: I’m having a bad day. Is there anything I could do to help myself feel better?
Click here to listen to Susan's creative ideas to stay in touch with yourself, and take care of yourself on those bad days we all have.
November 9, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: "Parenting my teenagers is wearing me out. How can I take care of myself while raising my teens?"
Click to hear Kim share two tips to take care of yourself that will really help!
October 5, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: “Divorce Warning Signs" Are there warning signs that we may be headed for a divorce?
Listen in as Laurie shares the 4 warning signs to look for that might mean your marriage is in trouble. Great, practical ways to take a look at the health of your marriage.
September 26, 2016 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: What are some ways to keep my friendships happy and healthy?
Click to hear Susan's tips to nurture and care for our friendships. She shares some great ideas you may not have thought of!
September 14, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: How can I help my kids express their emotions in healthy ways? I don’t want to shut them down, but also don’t want them to get out of control emotionally. Help!
Click this link to hear Kim share a healthy way to help your children express their emotions and three ways that don't work so well. Listen for some practical and encouraging tips.
September 7, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: How can I pay attention to what my emotions are telling me without letting them rule my life?
Click this link to hear Kim share important tips and questions to ask yourself to learn and grow from your emotions.
August 31, 2016 Erin Ambrose, Ph.D.
Q: Dating warning signs: What are the red flags to be mindful of in dating relationships? How can I know what is just a mistake? I mean no one is perfect, right?
Click this link to hear Dr. Ambrose give wise and practical information. You don't want to miss this one!
August 24, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: "I think I’m married to a Narcissist. Why can’t he see things from my point of view?”
Click this link to hear Laurie explain the different sources of those who are self-focused, as well as practical tips to increase the chance that your concerns are heard too!
August 10, 2106 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: As a caretaker for others, why is important to care for myself and how do I do this?
Click this link to hear Susan's very helpful interview regarding self-care, as we care for others.
August 3, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: How can I tell if an apology is real and the person who hurt me has truly repented? What is the difference between real repentance and fake repentance?
Click this link to hear what to look for to assess whether or not true repentance has occurred. This is so important to be clear about, because it is easy to get fooled by what "kind of" sounds like an apology. Kim shares how to tell the difference between real repentance and fake repentance.
July 13, 2016 Kenneth Larson, Ph.D.
Q: Why do I fight with the person that I love the most?
Click this link to hear Dr. Larson's insightful explanation about why we tend to fight with our spouse...and what to do about it.
July 6, 2016 Erin Ambrose, Ph.D.
Q: How can I connect better with my teenagers? They don't seem to want to spend time with me. They shut me out and I don't know what to do about it.
Click here to listen to Dr. Ambrose's great ideas to build a strong, connecting relationship with your teens.
June 29, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: I have experienced several broken relationships over the years. Am I destined to be single and alone?
Click here to hear Laurie's helpful ideas that give help and hope
June 22, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: I’m going through really tough times. How do I get through this phase of life in one piece?
Click here to hear several tips from Kim about how to be a compassionate team during tough times.
June 15, 2016 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: How can I work towards peace in my relationships?
Click here to hear some very practical and creative ways to seek peace in your relationships.
May 25, 2016 Erin Ambrose, Ph.D.
Q: What do I do with myself now that the kids are gone?
Click here to hear to Dr. Ambrose's helpful suggestions to let go of our kids and develop ourselves. Her ideas help listeners realize the many opportunities that lie ahead and how this is good not only for ourselves, but also for our kids.
May 18, 2016 Kimberly Lanni, Ph.D.
Q: I have been going through a lot and feeling pretty down recently. I think I may be depressed. What can I do to feel better?
Click hear to hear Dr. Lanni help you understand symptoms of depression plus healthy ways to care for yourself
May 11, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: My child is 6 years old, and is clinging to me. After work, I just want to have dinner, put him to bed, and relax. I don’t want to play games or read books. I always thought I could have quality time with him, in the evenings, but I’m just too tired. Am I a bad mom?
Click here to hear Laurie's practical ideas for busy Moms
April 27th, 2016 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: How can good listening skills help me become more connected in my relationships?
Click here to hear some very practical and helpful tips to be a better listener in your relationships. You'll be surprised by what Susan has to share.
April 20th, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: I have a hard time letting go of shame and guilt. How can I let the love God has for me sink deep within?
Click to hear how the inner critic we carry inside stops us from taking in the love and forgiveness God freely offers. Kim shares how learning to be compassionate with yourself helps to calm the inner critic inside which then helps you take in God's love, grace and forgiveness.
April 6th, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: "How can I be kind to myself when I mess up as a Mom?"
Click here to listen to Kim share about how important kindness and compassion is as a Mom, and some compassionate words you can say to yourself when you mess up. Kim also shares how important it is to apologize to your kids when you goof up, thus showing them how to be compassionate to themselves as well. Click here to download a 3 page handout as well, "Self-Compassion for Moms"
March 30, 2016 Dr. Ken Larson
Q: "Five key things you can do to have a stronger relationship with your child."
Click here to listen to Dr. Ken Larson share some practical ways to build a closer and stronger relationship with your child. Listen in for some great ideas!
March 16, 2016 Dr. Erin Ambrose
Q: "Why do I feel so alone when I have so many Facebook friends?"
Click here to listen to Dr.Erin Ambrose share about how social networking impacts our face to face relationships. She shares how important it is to also connect with those in our real world in authentic ways.
March 9, 2016 Dr.Kimberly Lanni
Q: "Are there strategies besides medication to help someone with ADHD problems?"
Click here to listen to Dr. Lanni share practical and helpful ideas to create a structure and environment that will help your child or teen succeed.
March 2, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: "My husband and I are fighting – How do we know if we need counseling? (In other words…what is the line between normal conflict and ‘we need counseling' territory) ?
Click here to hear Laurie share very practical signs that help you determine the answer to this question.
February 25, 2016 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: "How can we have constructive and loving conversations with your spouse about difficult topics?"
Click here to to hear Susan share some very practical and hopeful ideas to work through challenging topics with your spouse. Susan's ideas will help you resolve conflict in all your relationships.
February 3, 2016 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: "Is it OK to have needs or not? Which ones are OK and which ones are selfish?"
Click here to hear Kim share about the healthy God-given needs God has placed in us, as well as three common reasons why Christians struggle with seeing their needs as good. Kim also shares a link to a Needs Assessment you can download.
January 27, 2016 Dr. Ken Larson
Q: How can I make my time out more effective?
Click here to hear Dr. Ken Larson's practical tips on how to communicate clearly with your children in order to make time outs effective and successful.
January 20, 2016 Dr. Erin Ambrose
Q: How can I be a fantastic parent to my adult children?
Click here to hear Dr. Erin Ambrose's practical and thought provoking interview about this very important topic. Erin gives great insight into ways to raise healthy adults, as well as help them launch into adulthood while maintaining a connected relationship.
January 13, 2016 Dr. Kimberly Lanni
Q: My child loves playing contact sports and recently had a concussion. What are the symptoms of concussion I should be watching for?
Click here to hear Dr. Lanni's helpful response about safety and kids sports, as well as signs of a concussion to watch for.
January 6, 2016 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: Is it wise to consider changing careers in my 30's or even later?
Click here to hear Laurie's informative response as she addresses how normal it is to consider changing careers as our brains mature, and as we get more information through our work experience.
December 23, 2015 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: How do I stay in the moment and just have fun with my family during the Holidays?
Click this link to hear Susan's 3 minute interview sharing a practical way to soak in good moments this Christmas. This way of soaking in the good that is happening is useful every day.
December 18, 2015 Kim Fredrickson, MFT
Q: "How can I emotionally connect with my children in meaningful ways this Christmas?"
Click this link to hear Kim's 3 minute interview sharing practical ways to build emotional closeness with your kids...especially during these busy times! Included is a sample conversation you can have with your child.
Dec 9, 2015, Ken Larson, Ph.D.
Q. "What are some tips to handle family conflicts over the Holidays?"
Click this link to hear Dr. Larson's 3 minute practical tips to reduce conflicts with your children around the Holidays by helping them handle Holiday stress in the best way possible.
Dec 2, 2015 Erin Ambrose, Ph.D., MFT
Q: "What do our kids and family really need for the holidays? How can I give the people I love what they really want for Christmas?"
Click this link to hear Erin's 3 minute radio interview to hear helpful wisdom on how to invest our time and energy in ways that truly build positive memories.
Nov 25, 2015 Laurie Kroger, MFT
Q: "How do we minimize stress and build positive, loving Christmas experiences for our children, while balancing family obligations?"
Click this link to hear Laurie's 3 minute radio interview to get some practical and helpful ideas.
Nov 18, 2015 Kimberly Lanni, Ph.D.
Q: With the Holidays upon us, what happens if we notice a change in our loved ones memory? Should we be concerned? How do we know if it is normal aging or something else? How do we know the difference?
Click this link to hear Dr. Lanni's 3 minute radio interview to get clarity about this important issue.
Nov 11, 2015 Susan Reynolds, MFT
Q: How can we create more relaxed and fulfilling holidays for ourselves and our families?
Click this link to hear Susan's 3 minute radio interview for some creative and realistic solutions.
Nov 4, 2015 Kim Fredrickson. MFT
Q: I get nervous as the Holidays approach. How do I take care of myself and handle the stress of the Holidays?
Click this link to read Kim's blog post, and hear her 3 minute radio interview addressing this question.