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January 26, 2022

Grace through Grief: Miscarriage and Stillbirth Grief (Pregnancy and Infant Loss)

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

Grace through Grief: Grieving as a Grandparent

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

Grace through Grief: Surviving the Death of a Spouse

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

Does video counseling actually work?

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

Grace through Grief: The Types and Stages of Grief

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

Gratitude Through Tough Times

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

Compassion in action: Binding wounds, soothing hearts, providing psychological first aid

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

Emotional Distress Following a Traumatic Event

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

Serving Families in Crisis: Understanding What Is Needed in Light of the ‘One Thing Needed’

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

5 Principles of Psychological First Aid

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

Understanding & Treating Childhood Trauma

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

I’d Like to Try Counseling, but…

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 […]
June 4, 2018

Why Do We Suffer?

By Julie Straseske “If God brings you to it, he’ll bring you through it.” “God never gives us more than we can handle.”   Many of […]
April 12, 2018

The Effects of Trauma on the Child’s Brain

Heather Wegner Let’s spend a few minutes talking about the effects of trauma on the brains of children. Many of us know that our experiences shape […]
January 17, 2018

Feeling SAD?

Heather Wegner Winter. For some, winter is a time of ice fishing, skiing, snowboarding, and drinking hot chocolate by the fire. Some enjoy ice skating, playing […]
June 4, 2016

Where is God in Our World Today?

James Mattek “It’s a scary world out there.” I’ve heard comments like this repeatedly since the Paris terrorist attacks and the other recent terrorist attacks worldwide. […]
January 4, 2016

PTSD: Helping Veterans & Their Families

The 2014 movie American Sniper told the story of Navy SEAL Chris Kyle—and brought post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) into the national spotlight. Soldier’s heart. Shell shock. Combat fatigue. Beginning […]
December 7, 2015

Child Sexual Abuse: Help & Healing for Adult Survivors

John D. Schuetze Lorraine* had suffered in silence for decades. Finally she found the courage to tell someone. She confided to her counselor that when she […]