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July 6, 2026

Biblical mindfulness when life is stressful and difficult

by Naomi Ruppel-Warnke, LMFT Have you found yourself struggling to find peace in our stressful technological age? Has the demand of work and home life increased […]
January 8, 2026

Don’t flip your lid: Find calm through grounding

by Aaron Schaper, LPCC Freaking out. Exploding. Breaking down. Losing it. However you describe it, emotional outbursts are a part of being human. These reactions can […]
November 19, 2025

“I get by with a little help from my (AI) friends”

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are changing the world. They are also becoming more widely used in the mental health field. In some cases, people are using […]
November 19, 2025

The practice of thankfulness

How gratitude transforms mind, body, and spirit by Julie Straseske, LPC As the holidays approach, we often talk about gratitude, but truly living with thankfulness takes […]
September 19, 2025

Why children need “downtime”

by Rachel Binczak, CSW This article is also available as a printable download here. As families settle back into school-year routines, parents and kids alike are […]
May 28, 2025

When you’re doing everything right…but still feel like you’re about to snap

by Kent Robinson, MA, LPC You’re doing everything right: showing up, serving others, holding it all together. But why do you still feel like you’re about […]
April 28, 2025

God gave you 5 senses for grounding

by Jamie Plourde, LMSW “In fact, God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.” – […]
March 7, 2025

Build your resilience: Learned attributes of resilient people (Part 3)

This is the third and final article in a series based on The Resilience Project, a faith-fueled program that teaches how to bounce back faster and […]
January 17, 2025

Build your resilience: 3 ways resilient people view setbacks (Part 2)

This is the second in a series of articles based on The Resilience Project, a faith-fueled program that teaches how to bounce back faster and stronger […]
January 17, 2025

Build your resilience: 3 things resilient people do (Part 1)

This is the first in a series of articles based on The Resilience Project, a faith-fueled program that teaches how to bounce back faster and stronger […]
November 7, 2024

Putting on a lens of gratitude

by Jessica Landini, LPC “I will greatly rejoice in the LORD; my soul shall exult in my God, for he has clothed me with the garments […]
May 6, 2024

Love for the lonely

By Angie Molkentin This article first appeared in the April 2024 WELS Women’s Ministry Newsletter. Have you been called to encourage someone who is lonely? Opportunities […]
March 27, 2024

How to support a loved one struggling with depression

by Sarah Reik, LPC When someone we care about is battling depression, it can be difficult to know how to help. The first step often involves […]
February 12, 2024

Getting better together in group therapy

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 […]
November 22, 2023

Boundary-setting with family members

By Julie Straseske, LPC This life offers amazing moments of pure joy. Your eyes well up with tears as your mother excitedly opens the gift you […]
October 23, 2023

War Stories: How you can help children cope with war in the news

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

Recognize and stop bullying

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

Get the FACTS about Suicide Prevention

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 […]