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

Showcased as Sterk Family Law Group's Non-Profit Hero for March 2023, First H.E.L.P. reduces mental health stigma for First Responders through education, advocating for benefits for those suffering from post-traumatic stress, acknowledging the service and sacrifice of First Responders lost to suicide, assisting officers in their search for healing, and bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues.

Thank you to our guest, Christy Lister, for sharing their history, mission, and the programs and services it offers to Honor, Educate, Lead, and Prevent while bringing awareness to suicide and mental health issues to organizations, families, and the community. In addition to training, education, and fundraising programs, First H.E.L.P provides family support through various programs such as virtual support groups, private family social media pages, camps, retreats, care packages, and scholarship programs.

To learn more about First H.E.L.P, visit their website at https://1sthelp.org/about/ or take a listen to their podcast, "Beyond the 1st Response" https://1sthelp.org/podcast

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.

For those who have lost a child, it is a pain like no other and one that never really goes away.  

In our latest podcast, we sat down to speak with Dr. Sue Denk who discusses the book she co-authored, "The Secret Child: Life After Loss," and she shares some insights and tips on trying to cope after the loss of a child.  Her goal in sharing her story both through this podcast and the book is to help parents who have experienced loss find guidance and strength through a difficult journey. 

Dr. Sue Denk PsyD. is Clinical Psychologist residing in Chicago Illinois.  Sue has had an incredible journey,  working her way up the ranks and receiving her PsyD. at the age of 57.  Mother of 2 children and her daughter Barbara, Sue has helped her clients through very deep personal life issues. She is completing her certification in RTT (Rapid Transformational Therapy). The Secret Child Series is another extension of the help and guidance she shares in her office while sharing her wisdom and experience to the expanded walls of this book. For more information on Dr. Denk and the first book in the upcoming series, visit: www.thesecretchildbookseries.com

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.

Showcased as Sterk Family Law Group's Non-Profit Hero for February 2023, the mission of the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 is to creatively generate financial support with which to enrich and enhance the opportunities and educational experiences of Lincoln-Way High School District 210 students. Since its inception in 1994, volunteer Foundation directors have embraced this mission and our community has responded with unparalleled generosity. As a result, the Lincoln-Way High School District 210 Foundation has awarded over $4.7 million to benefit the educational programs of the District. 

Please listen as we welcome Robert "Bob" Kennedy of the Foundation to share the history, how their efforts assist the Lincoln-Way schools and students, and how you can get involved.  

To connect with the LWSD210 Foundation visit lw210foundation.org/contact/ 

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

In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources.  All of the information and material contained in this podcast is property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action.  ***  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 overall 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 podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

As a follow-up from our last podcast with Larry LoVetere, in August 2022, we discussed the impact of interest rates and real estate in divorce cases. Now, as we are in the middle of Q1 in 2023 we wanted to take another look at how the real estate market is looking, especially for divorcees. 

Larry LoVetere has been in the mortgage industry for over 18 years and became a loan officer because he wanted to be in a business where he could help people and make a difference in their lives.  To connect with Larry or to schedule a free consultation, visit: www.rate.com/larrylovetere or call (331) 214-5662

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit https://www.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 overall 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 podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

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On January 1, 2023, some changes in Illinois policy went into effect to help further protect victims of domestic violence who are seeking protective, or restraining, orders against their abusers. 

Senate Bill 03667 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963, the Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Domestic Violence Act of 1986 to allow victims who are seeking a protective order to now be able to file the request online.  While there are some caveats, including the ability to file online only in counties in Illinois that have over 250,000 residents, this new change was implemented to allow victims to file an order without having to face their abuser. 

Attorneys Gwendolyn J. Sterk and Joneice S. Atchison of Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. sit down to discuss the changes that went into effect, how a victim can file a request, and other available remedies for victims to receive support. 

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

In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources.

All of the information and material contained in this podcast is the property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action.

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

Showcased as Sterk Family Law Group's Non-Profit Hero for January 2023, since 1983, Rainbows has supported children experiencing grief of all kinds through facilitated peer groups within their communities. Their services provide assistance for children and teens who may be experiencing grief from a serious illness or death, separation or divorce, incarceration, deportation, or community crises. 

Rainbows for All Children trains adult volunteers in community-based sites such as schools, faith-based organizations, libraries or community centers to lead age-specific in-person and virutal support groups for children and teens, ages 3-18, who are grieving from some type of loss. These groups provide a safe environment that encourages communication while identifying, navigating and discussing difficult feelings that accompany loss.

Thank you, Stephanie Garrity, Executive Director, for joining us to share the mission of Rainbows and the wonderful services your organization has been providing to youth for 40 years. 

To connect with Rainbows for all Children: rainbows.org (847)-952-1770

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

In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources.

All of the information and material contained in this podcast is property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action.

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

In the event that a life circumstance has you thinking about contacting a family law attorney, you likely may already feel overwhelmed, nervous, and confused.  Making the decision to speak with an attorney can seem frightening, but it doesn't always need to be. 

In our latest podcast, family law Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk speaks with Elizabeth A. Briick about the consultation process and how it can be helpful to alleviate some of the questions one may have.  The true value of a free consultation is knowledge, and knowledge is power. This power comes in the form of an understanding of your current options and the capability to make an educated decision. The ultimate decision may be to move forward with legal action or it may be to reconcile the matter at home. Either way, the decision can be made with clarity.

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

In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources.

All of the information and material contained in this podcast is property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action.

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

As we start a new year, we wanted to share some inspiration from our own Elizabeth A. Briick.  Tune in to listen to some helpful insight on how to make subtle changes for a fresh start. 

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

In addition to this podcast, we encourage you to refer to the Sterk Family Law Group resource book, Navigating the Winding Road: Family Law and Estate Planning in Illinois which is available via Amazon or our office. This is a comprehensive resource book that further explains the multiple facets of family law and estate planning in Illinois.  Our website, sterkfamilylaw.com is another great resource to read blogs and be directed to informational podcasts we have put together as additional resources.

All of the information and material contained in this podcast is property of and copyrighted to Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. Any illegal reproduction or distribution of this content will result in immediate legal action.

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

There are many types of trauma and abuse that many people don’t “see” including domestic, sexual, emotional, and financial abuse. As a trauma survivor and single mother who struggled to make ends meet, Jennifer Ramirez's hardships became her motivation to have a better life. What started as a grass-roots effort to empower women has grown into &Rise – a thriving non-profit organization dedicated to the empowerment of women to be the ultimate versions of themselves, no matter what adversities they’ve faced. Programs and events hosted by &Rise support and inspire trauma and abuse survivors throughout the Chicago area, the United States, and beyond.

Honored as Sterk Family Law Group's December 2022 Non-Profit Hero, &Rise offers educational resources, counseling, support groups and coaching to help women rise above the trauma so they can heal and flourish into the person God created them to be!

Please listen to hear Jennifer share &Rise's history, mission, and services, or learn how you can get involved to help victims become empowered! 

To learn more about And Rise, visit https://www.womenrisechicago.org/  

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To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit www.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 overall 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 podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.  

In many instances, a family law court may appoint what is called a reunification therapist in your legal case.   

Reunification therapy is a form of family therapy that has the goal of working on the dynamics between a parent and child to be able to reunite their relationship.  This form of therapy strives to help the parties develop healthy communication and to create bonds, and heal injuries in the relationship.   

Whitney McDaniel, LCPC, CFMHE, Certified Mediator, Parenting Coordinator, and Partner at Associates in Professional Counseling speaks with Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk to discuss these questions about reunification therapy, alienation, and parental gatekeeping.

To learn more or to connect with Whitney McDaniel or Associates in Professional Counseling, visit https://www.counselingandcoaching-apc.com/or call 1-888-545-5707

To learn more or to connect with Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. or Gwendolyn Sterk, call 815-600-8950 or visit www.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 overall 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 podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. and it does not constitute legal advice and should not be construed as such.

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