Grieving with Hope – Cancer and Chronic Illness
A Counseling Group for those grieving and caring for loved ones suffering with cancer and chronic illness Grief is an emotional experience that stands out from all the others. When we let ourselves feel the sorrowful truth of our losses, we transition and change....
Grief at the Holidays – Part 1: Grief as an Emotion
Why the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Can Be the Hardest The holiday season is a wonderful time of the year. But it can also be a very challenging time too. Many of us have lost loved ones during the holidays. Or, missing our loved ones at special meals and holiday...
Taking Care of Your Body and Mind in the New Year
Group Seminar, The Barnabas Center, Christ the King Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:30pm January 24-February 14 The cost for this 4-week seminar is $100 - Childcare is now full REGISTER HERE Our mind and bodies are deeply connected and impacted by the food and nutrients that...
Worry, Stress, and Anxiety: What’s the Difference?
Emotions like worry, stress, and anxiety have important functions in our lives. We tend to label some emotions as “good” and others as “bad,” but all our emotions serve important purposes in our life experiences. The word “emotion” means to “move or excite,” so when...
Why Counseling is Important for Children
As parents you might have wondered at some point if your child needs counseling. Questions may come up such as: - What are issues that a professional counselor could help with? - When do I know if my child needs outside help? - How does it benefit a child to talk to...
ADHD Informational Coffee with Caroline McKee, MABC, LPC
Many of us struggle to focus and stay on task in a busy and distracted world. Perhaps you have considered ADHD (Attention-deficiency/hyperactive disorder) as a possible reason for your symptoms and behavior or those of a loved one. It’s important to have the right...
Better Together: Why Group Counseling is an Important Discipleship Tool- Part 2
Group counseling is an effective tool for discipleship, growth, and change in our lives. Group Counseling not only encourages our connections with others but also provides a safe and confidential space to practice things like effective listening, empathy, and...
Better Together: Why Group Counseling is an Important Discipleship Tool- Part 1
Giving and receiving help from others can heal us in significant ways. Individual counseling offers us the opportunity to develop a relationship with a counselor one-on-one as understanding, insights, and connections are made. This relationship is meaningful in...
Making Marriage Work
What We are Missing Marriage works best when we don’t depend on our spouse to meet all our needs. But isn’t that what marriage is all about? God created us to have our needs met in developmental relationships that help us learn how to connect deeply, make...
Our Anxious Teens
The Purpose of Fear Being a teen in today’s world is, in some respects, far more challenging than years before. Many teens today struggle to balance academic, social, and cultural expectations in a world that feels very uncertain and unpredictable. With mass media and...
