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Our counseling services are provided in person to individuals and families in our outpatient clinics and day treatment facilities, and are available via secure video to individuals and organizations worldwide. These posts are about christian living in this modern world.

April 9, 2020

5 Reminders in Dealing with Disappointment and Loss

By Julie Robles “It’s not fair!” This statement always makes me think of a certain Calvin & Hobbes cartoon. Calvin asks his parents why he can’t […]
March 31, 2020

5 Ways to Combat Loneliness and Addiction

By Madeline Kelly This time of national crisis can be confusing, scary, and quite lonely. We are being advised to practice social distancing, avoid being in […]
March 27, 2020

Dealing With Disappointment

By Laura Reinke Amidst coronavirus health concerns and an ever-changing society, many families are facing cancellations of special events: graduations, confirmations, weddings, funerals, vacations, birthday celebrations, […]
March 18, 2020

Appreciate the Pause

By Sarah Brinkley When DVR first came out in the late 1990’s, my favorite feature was the PAUSE function. I loved that I could pause my […]
March 11, 2020

Calm Amidst the Coronavirus Chaos

By Jodie Martens If you have been anywhere near a TV, radio, or smartphone lately you have most likely heard of COVID-19 or Coronavirus. It is […]
January 10, 2020

Life Worth Living

By Drew Dyrssen I’m going to ask you to do something—something that I do with every single client that walks through my door. Don’t worry; it’s […]
August 1, 2019

Up in smoke: the teen tobacco epidemic

By Travis Mord Tobacco use by teenagers has become an increasing concern in recent years. Innovations in the tobacco industry have evolved to target teens for […]
May 8, 2019

How therapy this summer can set your child up for success this coming school year

By Katelyn Bolte, LPCC As the temperatures slowly rise in the Midwest and the school year draws to an end, children and parents alike are anticipating […]
February 21, 2019

Practicing Patience

By Kent Robinson Where did January go? With February here, many of us have already abandoned our New Year’s resolutions by now. Ever wonder why? How […]
December 23, 2018

Managing Christmas Expectations

By Kent Robinson It’s Christmas time! It’s a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! It’s a […]
December 12, 2018

Family Peace at the Holidays

By Sheryl Cowling I bet you’ve seen it before. It is the iconic painting by Norman Rockwell known as I’ll Be Home for Christmas (also known […]
December 7, 2018

Spiritual, Emotional, and Physical Preparation for a Healthy Christmas Season

By Stacie Nagorski The holidays: Many of us look forward to this time of year with hearts of excitement as we anticipate time spent with loved […]
July 9, 2018

Setting Healthy Boundaries

By Heather Wegner I remember the first time I heard the word boundaries in relation to psychology and relationships. The word sounded cold. It sounded like […]
June 4, 2018

Why Do We Suffer?

By Julie Straseske “If God brings you to it, he’ll bring you through it.” “God never gives us more than we can handle.”   Many of […]
March 16, 2018

The Quest for Peace: Prayer, Scripture Meditation, and Gratitude

Heather Wegner Peace can be elusive. It may feel at times that peace is an unreachable destination that exists outside the realm of reality. We lead […]
January 15, 2018

A True Hall of Fame

As the Super Bowl approaches, it seems that the eye on certain sports increases, like football. Sports stars are listed and those in various Halls of […]
January 4, 2017

Farewell to Our Dear Friends

Anita Smith In April 2015, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the country of Nepal, killing over 8,000 and injuring over 21,000. Hundreds of thousands lost their […]
December 20, 2016

A Full Day

Anita Smith In April 2015, a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake shook the country of Nepal, killing over 8,000 and injuring over 21,000. Hundreds of thousands lost their […]