September is Suicide Awareness Month. Around the globe, someone ends their life every 40 seconds. Let that sink in. As a counselor, I’ve often listened to my clients talk about ending their own lives. This takes so much courage! I’m always honored and grateful when my clients bravely talk about their thoughts, even and especially […]
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THRIVE Episode 25: Helping our children thrive
Is my child okay? Are they on screens too much? What will this school year look like in the midst of a pandemic? Like many other parents, these are questions I’ve been asking as a parent.I’m also hearing these questions in my counseling practice. Join me and my friend and colleague Michelle Nietert as we […]
THRIVE Episode 24: How to Cultivate Resilience with Lynn Cowell
The amazing Lynn Cowell joins me today. Lynn Cowell is a member of the Proverbs 31 speaker and writer teams. Lynn passionately writes for women of all ages. Her book for young girls, Brave Beauty, Finding the Fearless You has empowered over 20,000 girls to overcome confidence-defeating thoughts and stand on who Jesus says she […]
5 Ways to Teach Your Child Emotional Resiliency
Morning snuggles with my children are such a treat. I adore getting to spend a few minutes simply being still with the kids before the rush of the day begins. On this particular morning, it was just Averie and I. After the morning haziness passed, Averie started planning her birthday party. The party she has […]
How to help children develop resiliency
We’ve all heard the analogy of how a butterfly transforms from a caterpillar. The goal is to bring hope to the person struggling: “One day, I’ll be the butterfly.” We think about the wings, the beauty, the freedom. And it’s true that we are all experiencing the process of transformation. But talking about becoming a […]