Crisis & Trauma
August 4, 2025
We’re excited to welcome Shawna Krienitz, LPC, ATR, CEDS, to the Christian Family Solutions team as a Program Therapist for our Online Day Treatment for Teens […]
April 4, 2024
Intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) are a vital step towards healing for individuals with acute symptoms. If you, a loved one, or a patient is struggling to […]
February 12, 2024
Group therapy can be an intimidating thought. Sometimes, we are just better together. For the person who struggles with anxiety, it might take every ounce of […]
October 23, 2023
By Sheryl Cowling, LCSW, BC-TMH, BCPCC, BCETS The tragedy and trauma of war is raging in several parts of the world right now. With headline news […]
October 10, 2023
By Allison Franck, Licensed Master’s Social Worker, Christian Family Solutions In the past, the topic of bullying was met with, “kids will be kids” or “everyone […]
October 10, 2023
By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Wellness Specialist, Christian Family Solutions It’s a difficult topic to discuss. Yet it’s essential for all of us to remain alert to […]
January 26, 2022
This is part four in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022
This is part three in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 26, 2022
This is part two in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 4, 2022
By Drew Dyrssen It’s 2022 and the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our daily lives. Many continue to face restrictions, transitions, and health conditions, which have […]
January 4, 2022
This is part one in a four-part series on the topic of grief. It is our hope that through this series, God’s people can better understand […]
January 1, 2022
By: Sarah Brinkley, LPC Licensed Professional Counselor With the ongoing news of COVID-19 outbreaks, many continue to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and sad. Plans continue to change, […]
November 22, 2021
Amidst holiday cheer, we see tragedy, hardship, and heartache present. Many of us have experienced this in the privacy of our own homes and in the […]
November 22, 2021
Diana Migacz, Licensed Professional Counselor In light of recent tragedy, it is common to hear that “counselors will be on site” to offer resources for those […]
August 31, 2021
This article first appeared in Issues on Lutheran Education, a resource provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education for Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN. By […]
April 14, 2020
By Sheryl Cowling What comes to mind when you think of First Aid? A bandage, splint, or CPR? These are all good examples of strategies that […]
May 31, 2019
By Zacharias Laughlin It is likely that each one of us will experience traumatic events at some point in our lives, though we may never attribute […]
December 13, 2018
Have you ever felt like you could benefit from going to counseling but are afraid to take that first step? Are you worried about what people […]