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January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Miscarriage and Stillbirth Grief (Pregnancy and Infant Loss)

This is part four in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Grieving as a Grandparent

This is part three in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Surviving the Death of a Spouse

This is part two in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 12, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: The Role of Spirituality in Treatment

(Part 4 in a 4-part series) By: JESSICA SMITH, MA, LMFT, LADC, BC-TMH. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Clinical Director The […]
January 5, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: Effective Treatment Solutions

(Part 3 in a 4-part series) By: JESSICA SMITH, MA, LMFT, LADC, BC-TMH. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Clinical Director The […]
January 5, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: Overcoming Challenges Toward Treatment

(Part 2 in a 4-part series) By: Madeline Kelly, LPCC, NCC, LADC, CCTP. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor Some people thrive when […]
January 4, 2022

Does video counseling actually work?

By Drew Dyrssen It’s 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. Many continue to face restrictions, transitions, and health conditions, which have […]
January 4, 2022

Grace through Grief: The Types and Stages of Grief

This is part one in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 2, 2022

Untangling the Web of Addiction: The Relationship between Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders

(Part 1 in a 4-part series) By: Madeline Kelly, LPCC, NCC, LADC, CCTP Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor “I am finally a […]
January 1, 2022

Gratitude Through Tough Times

By: Sarah Brinkley, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor With the ongoing news of COVID-19 outbreaks, many continue to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and sad. Plans continue to change, […]
November 22, 2021

Compassion in action: Binding wounds, soothing hearts, providing psychological first aid

Amidst holiday cheer, we see tragedy, hardship, and heartache present. Many of us have experienced this in the privacy of our own homes and in the […]
November 22, 2021

Emotional Distress Following a Traumatic Event

Diana Migacz, Licensed Professional Counselor In light of recent tragedy, it is common to hear that “counselors will be on site” to offer resources for those […]
November 17, 2021

“I Am Codependent No More!”

“I’m finally able to love myself and my family, putting behind things that have happened to me so that I am confident once again.”   Michael’s […]
August 31, 2021

Serving Families in Crisis: Understanding What Is Needed in Light of the ‘One Thing Needed’

This article first appeared in Issues on Lutheran Education, a resource provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education for Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN. By […]
April 14, 2020

5 Principles of Psychological First Aid

By Sheryl Cowling What comes to mind when you think of First Aid? A bandage, splint, or CPR? These are all good examples of strategies that […]
May 31, 2019

Understanding & Treating Childhood Trauma

By Zacharias Laughlin It is likely that each one of us will experience traumatic events at some point in our lives, though we may never attribute […]
December 13, 2018

I’d Like to Try Counseling, but…

Have you ever felt like you could benefit from going to counseling but are afraid to take that first step? Are you worried about what people […]
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 […]