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Maybe you’re wondering what exactly a school counselor does in a “typical” day. Maybe you’re picturing your high school guidance counselor sitting behind a desk talking about your schedule next semester. Maybe you’re picturing a cheerful counselor ... [Read More]

It’s National School Counseling Week! Comprehensive school counseling programs are a vital part of the educational process for all students as they meet the challenges of the 21st century. Not only do they help to increase student ... [Read More]

2017 National School Counselor Appreciation Week is February 6-10! LFCS School Counselors will celebrate this special week in a wide variety of ways to focus awareness on their unique contributions to daily life in their schools. If ... [Read More]

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 ... [Read More]

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 ... [Read More]

Your opinion matters at LFCS! The mission of Lutheran Family and Children’s Services is to help families, children and individuals experience greater hope and wholeness of life. One way we achieve this mission is through advocacy, but we need your ... [Read More]

With the holidays quickly approaching, there has never been a better time to begin to practice self-care. Self-care is a preventative measure that helps individuals deal with daily life stressors before becoming overwhelmed. It is useful to ... [Read More]

What do your kids do after school each day? More than 26 percent of school-age children are on their own after school, according to the Afterschool Alliance. The hours between 3-6pm are reported as the peak times for juvenile ... [Read More]

By Glenna Weis, PhD & Peter Jaberg, PhD Childhood obesity is a national problem as illustrated by 9 million children who were overweight as of 2010. Although there are many associated physical ailments, emotional aspects are often ... [Read More]

I am that sister… Watch this short video for an honest look at what it is like for the survivors of suicide. If you, or someone you love are struggling with depression, anxiety, or thoughts of suicide, contact ... [Read More]

Having suicidal thoughts? If you are feeling suicidal, or if you want to end your life, it’s important that you keep yourself safe. Try to remember that thoughts about taking your life are just thoughts. You don’t ... [Read More]

Getting back into the swing of school schedules can be an adjustment. Here are a few tips on how to make the best of the transition: Prepare the night before or over the weekend. Get adequate sleep. ... [Read More]