Heather Wochnick

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M.A., Author/Speaker, Counselor

Heather is the founder of "Live Transformed", a speaking and counseling ministry created out of 25 years of addressing an array of audiences in Biblical truth and real life issues. Her humorous, down-to-earth style has encouraged & equipped the lives of many individuals. Heather has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology with extensive experience in the areas of depression, anxiety, eating disorders and sexual abuse/trauma. Her own journey of healing and transformation from pain, depression and a self-destructive lifestyle bring a compassion and authenticity to her counseling. Heather lives in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area with her husband and son. For more information about "Live Transformed" or to schedule Heather for speaking or counseling, contact heather@livetransformed.org.

Favorite Resources

Healing for Damaged Emotions by David A. Seamands, Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor, Surprised by the Voice of God by Jack Deere, Descending Into Greatness by Bill Hybels, PC Study Bible Software, Nelson's eBible Digital Library

Content Heather wrote

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When It Feels Too Hard to Forgive
08/17/11

Have you ever experienced something that felt too difficult to forgive? Or that it may take your whole life to work through?

Several months ago I watched an interview with Mary J.

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Love in a Heart-Shaped Box?
06/22/11

With Valentines Day coming up, I began thinking about love. I used to have a "heart-shaped box" mentality about love, but now I'm thinking outside the box...

Before I was married, I had this romanticized picture of what my future husband would be like.

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What Causes Eating Disorders?
04/6/11

Eating Disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors.

Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors.  Scientists and researchers are still learning about the underlying causes of these emotionally and physically damaging conditions.

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Renewing Hope in 2011
12/30/10

As a new year approaches, do you ever take time to reflect on the previous year? Did it turn out like you'd hoped? Are you still waiting on unfufilled dreams or expectations?

I make it a habit at the end of every year to evaluate my year.  I evaluate the ups and downs, the progress and the set-backs and especially, where I am in my spiritual journey relative to the beginning of the year.  What did I learn? Did I grow in any areas?  Where did I fall short?  What has God done throughout the year? Am I closer to the Lord than I was?

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...Or is it?
12/23/10

Just yesterday, I found myself humming the Christmas song "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year". I paused for a moment and thought about the words...the most wonderful time...the hap-happiest season of all... is it?

Perhaps you remember Andy Williams or more recently, Amy Grant, singing these words to the familiar Christmas song:

It's the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you "Be of good cheer"
It's the most wonderful time of the year
It's the hap-happiest season of all

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When God Gives You the Special Edition
11/18/10

Have you ever had anyone give you something that they knew you would love (and you weren't expecting) and they went the extra mile with it? It wasn't just the ordinary version, it was the "special edition"?

If you've ever had someone give you something out of the blue that you've been longing for, and they get you the best, the prettiest, the most unique version...they went the extra mile... you know the feeling you get inside.   Its an incredible sense of kindness and love being sent your way.

For me, that someone was God.

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Sexual Assault Awareness: Staying Safe in the Social Networking World
11/4/10

Recently I saw an interview with a woman who had experienced a brutal rape. One of the most stunning aspects of this rape is what initiated the rape...

 Recently I saw an interview with a young woman who had experienced a brutal rape.  As a counselor trained in sexual abuse and rape, I've heard countless heart-wrenching stories. Yet this account shook me up as much as any I've heard over the years. 

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Eating Disorder Resources
10/20/10

Eating disorder treatment centers, articles and websites

Methodist Hospital Eating Disorders Institute

St. Louis Park, MN

952-993-6200

 

The Emily Program

St. Paul, MN

www.emilyprogram.com

 

Remuda Ranch

www.remudaranch.com

800-445-1900

 

General Articles From Remuda Ranch

www.remudaranch.com/articles/index.php

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DON'T Burn the Koran!
09/9/10

As I'm sure most of you have heard, a pastor in Gainesville, Florida is planning to burn the Koran in remembrance of the events of September 11th.

As I'm sure most of you have heard, a pastor in Gainesville, Fla. is planning to burn the Koran in rememberance of the events of September 11th.  As a Christian, I was mortified and deeply disappointed at his actions.   I could see no positive purpose whatsoever to this pastor's actions nor find any Biblical principles to back them.

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Depression: God, Faith and the Spiritual Side of Depression
07/28/10

Do spiritual issues ever contribute to depression? Can faith heal depression? Can depression ever be only a spritual issue? Read on as we explore how God, faith and depression interact.

What about the spiritual side of depression?  Some Christians believe that depression is the influence of a demonic spirit in the life of the believer.

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