September 15, 2023
Guilt and Shame: A Christian Therapist’s Perspective
The views expressed in this article are of the individual writer and not necessarily representative of each counselor who works at ChristianWorks for Children. The first time I watched the movie Moana, a scene toward the end of the movie absolutely entranced me. The underlying themes of identity, shame, and healing are blatant. If I […]
July 21, 2023
A Short Guide to Professional Services for Parents
Who does what and why would I need them? Every single child has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges that exist across emotional, mental, and physical domains. Sometimes, these specific sets of strengths and challenges can result in a child receiving certain diagnoses. Diagnoses, as you probably know, often get a bad reputation for […]
June 16, 2023
Gatekeeping for Faith Leaders, Part 3: Let’s Talk about Safety
NOTE: The following article is in no way meant to be a replacement for formal, in-person training on mental health first aid. Welcome back to our Gatekeeping for Faith Leaders series! If for some reason you missed our first two installments, I highly encourage you to begin by reading Part 1, How do I know […]
