Blog: Counseling
Anxiety in Children
Some worrying and anxiety is a normal part of childhood, especially as it relates to specific times in development. Perhaps your young child…
Mindfulness
What is Mindfulness and why does it matter? Why did Time Magazine do a cover story on it recently? Mindfulness is the act…
What is Mental Illness?
Mental illnesses are medical conditions that can alter a person’s thinking, feeling, mood, relationships and daily functioning. Like diabetes or heart disease, mental…
Meet Tony: An LFCS School Counseling Client
Tony was referred to school counseling to address his problematic behavior issues in the classroom. He found himself in the office frequently, and…
Meet Kayla: An LFCS Crisis Pregnancy Client
Kayla was referred to LFCS by her mental health counselor. She was 18 and pregnant, living with her mom who also struggles with…
Addressing Anger in Children
Do you feel like you have an angry kid? Anger is a normal emotion that everyone feels sometimes. Some people can manage their…
Lauren’s Success
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…
Are you getting enough sleep?
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, more than 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and most are completely unaware that…
Emotional Health – Depression
Understanding Depression Depression is a common condition that affects 1 in 10 Americans each year. It can affect a person of any age,…
Gaming and the Parent-Child Relationship
Countless studies show how important it is for parents to play with their young children. The developmentally positive effects on social skills, physical…