PARENT EDUCATION: Co-parenting During a High-Conflict Divorce
By Don Shar, NCC Co-parenting conflict is a frequent problem presented in counseling during or after the process of divorce: who sees the children and when, what goes on during their …
COUNSELING: What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
B y Carrie Buckner Often when we hear the term “Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)” we conjure up images of our current armed forces or war veterans from the Vietnam era. …
COUPLES COUNSELING: Can YOU spot a jerk in dating?
Valentine’s Day is around the corner and romance (or the search for it) is in the air for many. Take this quiz to discover how relationship-savvy you really are! Questions: …
COUNSELING: Finding Joy
By Rev. Dr. Ron Barnes In counseling we deal with sorrow more often the joy. However, the goal is to enable clients to experience inner joy even amidst their sorrow. …
PARENT EDUCATION: Before you sign up for the next event, sport, or activity…
Parent Question: “When is enough, enough in terms of having kids and teens in multiple sports and activities? When should I say “no?” I don’t want my children to miss …
PARENT EDUCATION: Getting Kids to Talk without Bribery, Begging, or Bawling
By Cassy Wimmer, Community Education Director & Staff Therapist Getting kids to talk about their day is difficult! Give a second-grader a buddy in the back seat of the car, …
TUTORING: Don’t Beat Yourself Up Over Your Child’s Year End Report Card
Anchorpoint’s Summer Tutoring Program is Here to Help. Most schools in our area are now on break. Children are giddy with thoughts of a summer filled with ice cream, swimming, …
COUNSELING: Encouragement for Moms
Moms can be particularly good at beating themselves up, adding to the daily struggles of managing homework, sibling fights, meals, impossible schedules, and keeping the house livable (notice I didn’t …
MENTAL HEALTH TIPS: Don’t Let Bitterness Rule Your Life
The Bible warns about the impact of bitterness and anger. It’s “poison” will harm you and your loved ones. If bitterness is a “root” growing in your heart, it’s time to …
PARENT EDUCATION: Make it a Priority to Waste Time Together
By Ron Barnes Executive Director A father and son went on a fishing trip. Later the son wrote in his diary, “Went fishing with Dad. It was great.” His father …