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Written by Penewit.org
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 Dr. W. H. Penewit raised as a Roman Catholic, accepted Jesus at 18 years old. He was a charter member of The Palos Verdes Faith Center in Palos Verdes California under Dr. Ed Dufresne in the mid 1970's. "It was there that the journey began" states Dr. Penewit. "I remember sitting in those services listening to Dr. Dufresne and seeing things take place that I thought were impossible". It was there that Dr. Penewit learned that nothing is impossible with Jesus.
"I learned that The Word works even during the most difficult
circumstances", and at The Penewit Center, that belief is stronger than
ever. Dr. Penewit incorporates this same faith in all of his sessions.
Dr. Penewit's work with single and married adults and his research with
these groups keep The Penewit Center in the forefront of faith based
therapy. However, there are many that do not know that Dr. Penewit's
work with children has been his heart his entire practice. Dr. Penewit
remembers his childhood as one of joy as well as challenges. Today a
child is in greater need of guidance than they have every needed
before. The Penewit Center's work and research with Temperament and
Children offers a spiritual aspect to your child's growth as well as
every aspect of their lives. Dr. Penewit is researching new counseling
models that deal with stress in people. Stress is seen as something
that must be dealt with as a foe and not an accepted friend. Dr.
Penewit does not see stress as a character builder, but something that
CAN be dealt with successfully. Dr. Penewit realizes that stress can
cause physical illnesses as well as mental illness.
Dr. Penewit is
a Professional Clinical Member with the National Christian Counselors
Association and a Board Certified Temperament Counselor. He has
achieved diplomat status with The National Board of Christian Clinical
Therapists and is a Board Certified Clinical Supervisor, training
therapists in counseling disciplines. Dr. Penewit specializes in
marriage and family therapy, children and teens as well as individual
therapy. Having pastored for 6 years and been in ministry for
many years, Dr. Penewit has a heart for Ministers and their families.
He understands the "ins and outs" of ministry and the problems that
ministers face on a daily basis. Dr. Penewit conducts in-depth
sessions with pastors, helping to guide them through marriage
difficulties. Ministers have different marital needs than other
couples, and with that, The Penewit Center is very involved with "Life
in a fishbowl" life of the pastoral family. Dr. Penewit's
research in Temperament allows the client to see what really makes them
tick, and how to capitalize on the strengths and work on the weaknesses
Reasons to Choose Dr. Penewit as your Therapist
- Professional Clinical Member with the National Christian Counselors
Association
- Board Certified Temperament Counselor
- Has
achieved diplomat status with The National Board of Christian Clinical
Therapists (This is the
highest certification that the N.B.C.C.T. offers)
- Board Certified Clinical Supervisor training doctors, therapists and professionals
- Specializes in
marriage and family therapy, children and teens as well as individual
therapy.
- Pornography and sexual addiction therapy
- Utilizes Temperament to assist married couples communicate efficiently
- Assists children and youth in learning communication skills with family and school
- Assists parents in representing youth in school situations and learning styles
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Written by Penewit.org
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 Linda Penewit was born and raised in a ministers family where her parents were missionaries in the United States. She grew up under her father, The Late Rev. Neal Alexander and her mother Esther, learning the true meaning of the word "servitude". At the young age of 9 years old, she began teaching people of all ages during the legendary "Vacation Bible Schools & Bible Camps" that her parents held during the summer months in rural Iowa and surrounding states. She taught classes of adults as well as children at this young age
as she learned to serve the Body of Christ, learning under the teaching
of her father, the late Rev. Neal Alexander. Through this training and
her love for humanity, Linda has a keen awareness of people who are
hurting, and a desire to reach those in need. Linda has a special place
in her heart for Pastors, Ministers and their families. She states " I
know what "life in a fish bowl" is all about" She and her
husband are in the process of developing ministry centers specifically
for pastors, ministers and their families to come and heal, rest and
relax. Linda can reach children with her tender heart, administering
her knowledge of successful communication. Linda connects with children
in ways that very few therapists do, with positive results. She
connects with parents and provides them answers to questions that they
may have thought could never be answered. Linda refuses to class a
child in a negative light and from that, administering patience and
love bring children and teens to a place of healing and wholeness.
Reasons to Choose Linda Penewit as your Therapist
Linda assists married couples to become closer and more understanding of each other. Linda has a gentle way of working with couples that brings a sense of trust and comfort into the therapeutic relationship. Linda uses her training as well as her 25 years of marital experience to bring husband and wife to a new level of communication. Linda specializes in the Supine temperament and is in research with her husband Dr. W. H. Penewit in new ways to assist couples in communication with their Supine mates. According to her husband, Dr. Penewit..."Linda's technique is one of the most non-invasive methods that I have ever seen in Faith/Bible Based mental health" This technique allows her patients to gain trust and "open up" in ways that allows healing to take place.
Linda works with youth, "tweens" and teens helping them through the tumultuous times of childhood and teen years. Linda helps girls of all ages to understand themselves and how to accept themselves as unique creations of God. Linda trains parents in the technique of temperament and children helping parents to know how to approach them in ways that increase communication skills and acceptance. In essence, Linda helps to build families. Her unique way of approaching hurting youth is unparalleled in using Temperament and The Word of God
- Specializes in the Supine temperament
- S.A.C.C. Certified as a pastoral member
- Specializes in assisting wives of husbands involved in online pornography and sexual addiction
- Specializes in working with youth, tweens and teens in life skills
- Specializes in women's issues
- Assists teen girls in self awareness and self acceptance
- General therapy
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