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National Suicide Prevention Week – September 5 – 11, 2016 According to Communities Healing Adolescent Depression and Suicide (CHADS) Coalition, more children die from suicide in the 15-19 age group than from the top 6 medical causes ... [Read More]

“Why don’t you pick on someone your own size?” In Hollywood playgrounds, it’s easy to spot the villain, because they’ll be bullying someone who can’t defend themselves. The hero immediately steps in to deliver justice, saying their ... [Read More]

Some worrying and anxiety is a normal part of childhood, especially as it relates to specific times in development. Perhaps your young child is afraid of the dark, spiders, or storms. These are common fears that likely ... [Read More]

From Chaos to Calm: Why Behavior Modification Doesn’t Work with Our Kids, and What Does, pt 1 June 2 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm CDT Event Navigation « Hope for Healing Online Training Series, Part 5 ... [Read More]

What is Mindfulness and why does it matter? Why did Time Magazine do a cover story on it recently? Mindfulness is the act of paying attention to what is happening in the present moment, with a non-judgmental ... [Read More]

Mental illnesses are medical conditions that can alter a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, relationships and daily functioning. Like diabetes or heart disease, mental illness is a medical condition that can result in a diminished capacity for coping ... [Read More]

Tony was referred to school counseling to address his problematic behavior issues in the classroom. He found himself in the office frequently, and was facing grade retention if he continued to be suspended for his behavior. Like ... [Read More]

Kayla was referred to LFCS by her mental health counselor. She was 18 and pregnant, living with her mom who also struggles with mental illness. Her boyfriend Matt was trying to finish his senior year of high ... [Read More]

Do you feel like you have an angry kid? Anger is a normal emotion that everyone feels sometimes. Some people can manage their anger appropriately, while others struggle with this. As children grow, they are learning how ... [Read More]

Lauren is a 21-year-old single mom who inspires all who have the privilege of meeting her. She works full-time at a local daycare and goes to college part-time. She became a client at LFCS over 3 years ago ... [Read More]

As many are aware, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois recently announced major cuts – with plans to close 30 programs and eliminate more than 750 positions (over 40% of their work force).   Lutheran Social Services of Illinois ... [Read More]

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that they could be getting better sleep. Inadequate sleep can cause impaired memory and thought ... [Read More]