Building Healthy Relationships

Making changes in our lives is often difficult, not to mention scary. Sometimes many of those behaviors we seek to alter have also been an obstacle to having healthy relationships. When one realizes he or she cannot do it alone, there is help available right here in Bonners Ferry.

In June of this year Rob and Kathy Wenzel opened Art of Redirection Counseling on Main Street. The business is an extension of their practice in Colorado Springs, which they opened in 2002.

As addiction specialists, the husband and wife team focus on restoring relationships that are hindered by addictions including drug, alcohol, sexual and electronic addictions.

“We do counseling in a different, non-traditional way, which provides clear understanding of what’s actually going on and focused direction as to what one needs to do,” explained Kathy, who adds they utilize methods anyone can implement for life changing, lasting results.

Also unique to the services they offer at Art of Redirection Counseling is they are able to address issues in couples or family counseling more effectively with both a male and female counselor.

But they do not always meet together. At times Kathy will work with one spouse while Rob will work with another. Because the two offer similar and consistent techniques, the approach has proven to be very effective for their clients.

While in Colorado Springs they worked with many veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injuries. “We were able to connect with and help address multiple vets in group, individual and couples counseling,” said Rob.

Because healing relationships often takes more than just weekly sessions, Rob and Kathy offer two, three and five day intensive sessions for those who are in dire need of help before a separation or divorce occurs. They also offer telephone counseling for those unable to come to their office.

“These intensives are designed to get the marriage back on track by providing a clear understanding as to what’s happening and clear direction as to what to do about it,” said Rob.

So just how did Rob and Kathy find their way from Colorado to Bonners Ferry? It was a desire to move out of what they call the distant and non-value based life of the big city. They took a road trip through the Pacific Northwest last fall and fell in love with Bonners Ferry.

“We quickly planned to transfer our private practice in Colorado Springs, sell our house and here we are,” said Rob.

They began moving in March and were finally settled in May of this year. “Our desire is to raise our little girl in a wholesome community and provide much needed unique services to Bonners Ferry and surrounding areas,” said Kathy.

The couple has already begun to give back to the community they now call home. They provide support with the Hope House Outreach and other church and community events, and Rob volunteers as a firefighter with the North Bench Fire District.

They are grateful for the support of new friends, area pastors, the North Bench Fire chief and crew, and community leaders for welcoming them and helping them to succeed. “And most of all to God our Father,” adds Rob.

As for their business, they are eager to help make a difference in the lives of their clients. “We are not the total answer. We are more like the missing piece of the foundation puzzle, that when inserted makes things begin to work with clear understanding and focused direction for a new and brighter future,” explains Kathy.

Rob & Kathy’s book, “The Art of Redirection,” is available at Sharon’s Country Store, Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Art of Redirection Counseling

6821 Main St. Suite C

Bonners Ferry, ID 83805

208.267.9228

www.artofredirection.com

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