The Living Life BlogAnn Arbor, Brighton, and Livonia, MI

Jan 23, Relationship Resolution - A Great Plan for the New Year

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:10:48 -0500

It is a new year and 2023 is behind us. As we continue to face challenges this new year our relationships are more important than ever.

Nov 7, A Thankful Heart

Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:37:18 -0500

It's harvest time and we often equate thankfulness with this time of year. But what if thankfulness does not come easy and instead we find ourselves sad and bitter?

May 15, Healthy Eating and Living

Wed, 15 May 2024 16:44:16 -0400

To live life to the fullest we need to keep a healthy balance in all areas of our lives...including health eating.

Feb 19, Blended Family Challenges

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 14:50:50 -0500

It can be difficult to navigate the waters of a blended family and preserve a healthy and happy family environment. Could improving your communication and approach to conflicts help?

Dec 4, Coping with Grief During the Holidays and Beyond

Mon, 4 Dec 2023 17:50:43 -0500

The holidays are full of cheer—for many. For others, especially those dealing with the loss of a loved one, the season is far from jolly.

Oct 9, Coping with Divorce

Mon, 9 Oct 2023 12:37:20 -0400

We understand the pain and grief associated with divorce and can help provide needed support to get through this difficult time.

Mar 19, Saving Your Marriage From Regrets

Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:54:31 -0400

When we let our past rule over us it can impact our relationships and truly living life. Are you letting your past affect the happiness of your marriage?

Apr 22, Saving Your Marriage From Regrets

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:41:57 -0400

Find out how regrets can affect marital happiness and what you can do to have a healthy marriage without being held back by burdens from your past.

Mar 27, How do you approach living life?

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 14:06:25 -0400

How do you approach living life? With spring here start to begin looking at new ways to approach living life. Is it time to look at what is preventing you from living life with joy?

Mar 22, Telehealth Online Virtual Counseling

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 17:03:10 -0400

Our telehealth online therapy sessions allow clients to receive private counseling from the comfort of their own home.

Mar 5, The Living Life Cafe

Sat, 5 Mar 2016 19:07:10 -0500

We have a new Living Life Café topic as we see spring just around the corner. Time to look at how we approach bringing joy into our life by dealing with negative people.

Oct 7, Coping with Loss

Wed, 7 Oct 2015 14:50:34 -0400

Coping with loss can be one of the most difficult challenges we face during our life. What if we lose something that made us feel special?

Sep 19, Facing Marital Challenges

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:50:35 -0400

It's Never Too Late to Talk Marriage: Part III – Find out strategies on how to overcome the number one challenge facing marriages today.

Sep 19, Enriching Your Marriage - Livonia Marriage Counseling

Sat, 19 Sep 2015 12:49:13 -0400

It's Never Too Late to Talk Marriage: Part II - Find out how to deepen your marital relationship. Brighton and Livonia marriage counseling.

Apr 5, Step Family Counseling

Tue, 5 Apr 2011 15:11:04 -0400

Living Life provides step family counseling to help you develop essential skills to navigate the waters of blended family issues and live a joyful life.

Mar 6, Web Links

Sun, 6 Mar 2011 14:23:28 -0500

Living Life Counseling's web resources for marriage and family, anger management, grief, anxiety, depression.

Oct 8, Counseling Resources

Fri, 8 Oct 2010 14:09:01 -0400

Living Life Counseling resources for anger management, grief, marriage and family, anxiety, depression

Jun 8, Announcing New Staff Members in Living Life's Livonia and Brighton Offices

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:27:43 -0400

We are pleased to announce two new staff members have joined Living Life Counseling in both the Livonia and Brighton locations. Elena Vaduva, Counseling Intern – Livonia Office
Elena Vaduva is an intern at Living Life in Livonia and is finishing her Master’s Degree in Counseling at Spring Arbor University. After graduation, Elena will continue to pursue her goal as a Limited License Professional Counselor (LLPC). She is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and graduated from their Christian training. She also completed the Exchanged Life Advanced Training obtaining the Certificate as a Lay Christian Counselor in 1995. Tami Scott, Counseling Intern – Brighton Office
Tami Scott is an intern who is finishing her Master’s Degree at Spring Arbor University. After graduation Tami will continue to pursue her Limited License Professional Counselor License. She believes that change and growth is a continuous process, and hopes to use her experience and education to assist others in meeting their personal goals. Tami has over 13 years experience working in the mental health field. She has a special interest in working with adults and young children in the areas of relationships, depression, anxiety, and sexual abuse recovery.

Dec 19, Fireproof Your Marriage Seminar

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:41:51 -0500

Fireproof Your Marriage Seminar Begins: Wednesday - January 7, 2009 (open registration thru January 14) Cost: $5.00 per person and "Fireproof Your Marriage" book. Register: NorthRidgeChurch.com/MarriageBuilders Marriage is hard work, but it's worth it! Do you need help to get your marriage back on track? Are you looking for new insights, direction and hope for your marriage? This 10-week studay will give you tools to help "fireproof" your marriage, strengthen your relationships and help you to love your spouse unconditionally.

Jun 5, Living Life Counseling Services and Specialities

Thu, 5 Jun 2008 10:39:04 -0400

Living Life Counseling provides Christian counseling in Livonia and Brighton, Michigan. Marriage and couples therapy, and anxiety and depression help.

Aug 3, New SHOUT Group Announcement

Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:17:33 -0400

For those individuals in the Detroit Metropolitan area who are healing from the pain of sexual abuse or know someone that is, please see the resource information below.

New SHOUT Group
Program: For sexual abuse survivors which include worship, prayer, a talk on the Christian 12 step program (Celebrate Recovery), presentation of material related to sexual abuse, and small group processing with trained volunteer facilitators.

Location:
Calvary Missionary Church
29850 West Six Mile Road
Livonia, MI 48152
between Merriman and Middlebelt on the North side)

Meeting time:
Monday evenings, 7:00 thru 9:00 p.m.

Contact person:
Sheri Fornell
734-261-6642
All women coming to our program must have an interview with Sheri first. No walk ins are possible at this point.

At Living Life Counseling we believe that support groups can be tremendously effective and essential in the healing process. We also realize that in many situations professional counseling is necessary. It is clear that whether abuse is emotional, verbal, or sexual it can have devastating repercussions throughout one’s life.

To live the life you truly desire, consider taking the next step to join a support group or talk to a professional counselor and get the caring help you need. To learn more about Living Life’s approach to helping abuse survivors, click on Treating Sexual Abuse Survivors on our website

How to Contact Living Life Counseling
We can begin helping you immediately by offering a confidential telephone consultation at no cost. For maps and directions to our offices please go to the Contact Living Life Counseling page on this website or call us at 734-591-6277.

Jun 21, Relapse Prevention and Recovery Tools for Sobriety - June 29, 2007

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 11:38:58 -0400

Gregg Natkowski, Director – Living Life Counseling will be speaking at Ward EPC’s Celebrate Recovery Program on Friday, June 29, 2007. He will be speaking on Relapse Prevention and Recovery Tools for Sobriety. The program is located in Room C-317 and starts at 7:00 p.m. Gregg will be speaking from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and the cost is free. Contact Living Life Counseling at 734-591-6277 for further details.

Jun 16, Living Life Counseling Announces New Staff Member

Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:47:52 -0400

Marilyn Kistler has recently joined the staff of Living Life Counseling. She is an intern completing her work for a Master of Arts in Counseling degree from Spring Arbor University. She has also had training from the American Association of Christian Counselors and has been providing peer support through the Care Ministries at NorthRidge Church for over five years. She has worked with women, couples, and groups and she has a special interest in relationships, married life, and blended families.

Feb 7, Make Your Valentine’s Day - Relationship Resolution

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 13:07:52 -0500

With Valentine’s Day approaching fast, let's keep in mind that there are 364 other days of the year to show how much we love our spouse. Growing a healthy, loving relationship over the days…months….and years requires constant dedication and focus. Make it your Valentine’s Day Relationship Resolution, to see each day as an opportunity to improve your relationship and look at areas in your marriage that need reconciliation – whether big or small. One area that may require a relationship resolution is how we handle reconnecting with our spouse after an argument.

How many times have you and your spouse had an argument and you know that each of you share quite equally in the disagreement? If you are like the typical couple, you say "most of the time." How then can we smooth over the hurt feelings and bring that bonding connection back into the relationship in the areas where it has been wounded? This could be easier than you realize. Consider taking the first step in acknowledging whatever your part was leading up to the quarrel.

Once you have your thoughts in order, ensure that you are in a place where you won’t be interrupted. For parents of little one’s or teenagers for that matter, finding the time and place where you won’t be disturbed can be difficult. That is why so often the periodic spats that occur during the course of time do not get resolved as quickly as they should, if at all. It takes extra diligence and creativity to find that private time, but will reap much relationship reward in the long run.

Once you are able to talk without distractions, state your points softly, kindly, and as compassionately as you can. We often find that this first step in communication leads to the other partner opening up and owning their side of the disagreement. Remember though to keep focused on your actions, avoiding the blame game. With that said, our partner’s feedback in hearing how their behavior affected you is invaluable. Kindness and focusing your words towards actions and results will go much further than attacking a person’s character. Remember that nothing can replace forgiveness and a long hug. Make your Valentine's Day Relationship Resolution today.

If you found this blog interesting, click on Marriage and Counseling for further information regarding Living Life Counseling’s approach to marriage and family therapy.

Jan 27, New Groups Forming for Spring

Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:35:54 -0500

NEW ANGER MANAGEMENT AND MEN'S SEXUAL ADDICTION GROUPS STARTING SPRING 2007. CONTACT LIVING LIFE COUNSELING AT 734-591-6277 FOR MORE INFORMATION.