Resource Sessions: Legal and Resource Podcasts by Sterk Family Law Group, P.C.

At some point in all of our lives, we have experienced the fallout of ineffective communication. Messages may be misconstrued or the delivery of the message may be taken out of context.   Communicating with a loved one who may have an attention deficit, who has suffered a traumatic brain injury, dementia, Alzheimer's, or other neurological disorders can prove to build even bigger barriers.   Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk speaks with Speech-Language Pathologist Suzy Carbrey, MA, CCC-SLP about ways to start the communication process, how to overcome some common barriers, and discuss some tips for families to work better to communicate.   

********** To connect with or to learn more about Suzy Carbrey of Cognitive Communication Solutions, visit: https://cognitivecommunicationsolutions.com/ or call (708) 264-2922  

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815—600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com  

*********** Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives. 

************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Being a teenager is tough but throw in social media, a pandemic, and other world events and it may be even tougher than many adults may realize. 

Teens today have unique circumstances to face and that may bring unique mental responses.  Ryan Hesslau and his team at ForeverU have set out to be advocates and provide resources and support for youth and empower them to be brave and bold. 

Tune in to hear what Ryan has to say about their programming and their mission! 

ForeverU was founded in 2012 by Ryan Hesslau at only sixteen years old after learning about a local high school student who had unfortunately died by suicide. This tragedy prompted Ryan to begin researching the stories of other young people who also lost their battle to an underlying mental health condition. After collecting concerning statistics about how often young people died by suicide, Ryan became determined to bring knowledge about mental health to the forefront of local communities, normalize the conversations about mental health altogether, and create a robust program model that would help youth who are struggling find the resilience to keep living.

To learn more about ForeverU visit: https://www.joinforeveru.org/about or call (815) 320-3500

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Located in Orland Park, IL, Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. is family law and estate planning practice that offers a unique approach to family law and estate planning through not only a team approach but also through a holistic approach by relying on numerous resources. 

Our firm leader, Gwendolyn Sterk, has been practicing law for over 30 years. After spending many years with another firm, in 2015, Gwen decided to open her own legal practice. Gwen has always been a thought leader and what stemmed her desire to open her own practice was seeing client’s needs for assistance outside of the legal realm when facing a legal matter. With a single business card for a mental health provider passed to a client, Gwen dreamed up what is now, today, Sterk Family Law group’s Resource Center.

So why are we doing podcasts? Well, we stand behind the motto that "knowledge is power" and like our slogan says, to "Empower Yourself With Options." 

Many of the episodes you may listen to may not be directly focused on legal matters because there are lot of moving pieces in the game of life and we hope that the information you hear here, may help you or someone you care about. 

If you're interested in being a guest or would like to request a topic to learn about, shoot us a line! Contact Kelly Garver at [email protected] or call our office at 815-600-8950.

Through media and advertising, many people may succumb to the pressures of a society that overemphasizes body images and this often includes children and teens.  According to data shared through the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders: 

Elizabeth House, MS, MAT, MEL, LPC, CADC, NCC speaks with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Sterk Family Law Group, P.C., about some of the different types of eating disorders, how parents can recognize an eating disorder in their child, how eating disorders may be treated and how parents can help their children, who may be in denial. 

To learn more or to connect with Elizabeth House, email [email protected] or call 331-305-4055

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815—600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

As parents and students are preparing to start the college application process, the weight of the entire process can be overwhelming. 

Some of the common questions that may arise are:

Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk speaks with Certified College Planner Lora Georgevia of Destination: College about ways that a college planner can save you time, headaches, and best of all, money. 

To connect with lora, visit https://www.destination-college.org/ or call 847-607-1669

To learn more or to connect with sterk family law group or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815—600-8950 or visit sterkfamilylaw.com

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.

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This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.

Aging is a shared journey – one that does not have to be made alone and is experienced by all of us every day, not just by older adults. Pathlights, formerly known as PLOWS Council on Aging, helps guide the community along the best path to aging – providing resources, advocacy, programs, and services needed to live with independence and dignity.    

Ken Grunke, Executive Director of Pathlights, speaks with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk, Sterk Family Law Group, P.C., about the services and programs that they offer. 

As a nonprofit that helps navigate and celebrate aging in 20 communities throughout the Southwest Suburbs of Cook County, IL Pathlights been selected as Sterk Family Law Group's March 2021 Nonprofit Hero. 

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Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.  The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and over-all well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center.  The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.  

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This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.