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My Child is Off to College, and I’m not Coping Well
By Ashley Schmutzer, MA, LPC For many parents, this time of year signifies a huge change in their family dynamics, as they have a young adult that is heading off to college. While this can be a very exciting time, it can also feel overwhelming to the parents as they try to figure out what their role is now in their child’s life, and what to do with the loss [...]
21 Tips For Becoming a Better Parent
By: Michael W. Elgersma Being a parent isn't easy and it's ok if you don't know what you're doing. To help out, here are a few tips for becoming a better parent: - Help your child learn to discuss ideas and goals encouraging them to a develop a confidence in themselves to learn to solve problems. - Teach and model forgiveness. - Emphasize values like honesty, kindness, dependability, truthfulness, and [...]
Coping With Conflict in the Church
Have you ever been hurt by someone in the church? In the following video, Grant takes a look at different ways conflict can happen within a church organization, and what you should do if you encounter treatment you feel is unfair or hurtful.
Dos & Don’ts for Parents of Self-Injurers
by: Amy Churchill Self-injury (SI) has become a common way of coping for teens. Although self-injury is not a new trend, it is a current one and parents of teens who self-injure are still left with many questions and concerns. If you discover your teen is self-injuring there are certain things you can do to that will be more helpful for your child. Here are some general Do’s & [...]
When Worlds Collide: 3 Tips For Successfully Sharing Space With a Roommate
It’s back-to-school time and, for many, this means “off-to-school” for the first time, as they make the transition from living at home with their parents to sharing space with a roommate. And while the following tips will certainly apply in the college dorm, they stand for friends, couples and any group of people sharing space, as well. Living with another person can be a delightful experience full of new ideas, [...]
An Event For Parents: Grant Stenzel Speaks About Helping Your Kids With Anger, Anxiety & Fear
Monday, September 9th Compass Church 1551 Hobson Rd Naperville, Illinois 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Parents: Are you struggling to find ways to help your child overcome feelings of anger, anxiety or overwhelming fears? Grant Stenzel will be presenting at Compass Church in Naperville on September 9th. To learn more about Grant's presentation, you may Contact Us by following the link. We look forward to seeing you there!