by beanstalk | Jan 30, 2017 | Blog, Counseling
Making it Last By Lisa Von Wahlde, MSW, LCSW Although we live in a world with a variety of ways to ‘talk’ to people at our literal fingertips, it can still be a challenge to communicate within our closest relationships. Drs. John and Julie Gottman, experts in couple’s...
by beanstalk | Jan 23, 2017 | Blog, foster care
Youth in foster care or kinship care often have experienced abuse, neglect, chaotic living situations, and placement(s) away from their families. Their histories can lead to complicated emotions and behaviors, and many experience trauma. While youth can heal, often it...
by beanstalk | Jan 9, 2017 | Adoption, Blog, Parenting
Open adoptions are becoming more and more common. Even though both birth parents and adoptive parents may enter an open adoption willingly, there may be underlying fears that need to be addressed. We asked one of our adoptive mothers to weigh in on the issue. Here...
by beanstalk | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog, Parenting, youth development
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family can improve your child’s physical and mental health. The Family Dinner Project is an organization that teaches about the benefits of eating...
by beanstalk | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Youth Programs
During his 4th grade year, Eric participated in the LFCS program, Project STEPUp . After completing the 10-week Botvin LifeSkills program with the rest of his class, Eric’s teacher referred him for one-on-one follow up coaching. He was showing very little...
