Youth Issues
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Earlier in this series, we looked at reasons children might argue with their parents frequently—particularly children who have experienced […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Imagine this scenario: Your son has a project to do for an upcoming science fair. Yesterday he asked for […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist “I can do this!” That’s what I told myself when I was expecting my first child. My husband and […]
February 28, 2023
By Jane Mose, MA, Family Peer Specialist Children are an extraordinary blessing. Children who have extraordinary needs bring extra blessings along with extra challenges in parenting. […]
March 3, 2022
We hear the word “anxiety” a lot these days. Anxiety is a normal and healthy God-given response to dangerous situations. It is protective and keeps us […]
February 6, 2022
By CHRISTINE UNRUH, MS, LPC (MN), LPC (WI) Day Treatment Program Manager “The mental health of our youth is a significant public health challenge that needs […]
January 7, 2022
By Drew Dryness If you answered “Yes!” to that question, you are not alone. In fact, you are part of the majority. Rates of anxiety and […]
January 6, 2022
By Katelyn Bolte, LPCC Since the pandemic, distance learning, isolation, economic instability, fear, and increased deaths, have led to unprecedented levels of depression, anxiety, and trauma […]
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 […]
December 20, 2021
By Katelyn Bolte, LPCC Child and Adolescent Services Program Manager 2021 – A year of more uncertainty and protocols. For some of us, the Christmas season […]
October 27, 2021
THERE IS HOPE By Katelyn Bolte, LPCC At 13 years old, my client, Emma, was skipping school, isolating from her family and engaging in risky peer […]
August 31, 2021
This article first appeared in the Wisconsin School Counselors Association (WSCA) newsletter, June 2021 edition. By Dr. Ashley Schoof, Clinical Director, STRONG Child & Adolescent Day Treatment […]
January 25, 2021
College students face many stressors from day to day. I should know. I am one. From classes to social life to money, college is by no […]
January 13, 2021
In a recent blog post, we shared information to help parents know when they should seek help for their struggling teen. If you’ve decided that it’s […]
December 9, 2020
By Dr. Ashley Schoof This article first appeared in Issues on Lutheran Education, a resource provided by the Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education for […]
May 4, 2020
By Emily Carlberg Over the past few weeks, we have heard from many of you how stressful managing school with your child has been. We wanted […]
March 27, 2020
By Marianne Beyersdorf Have mandated breaks from work, community sports, and other commitments left you with more free time than usual? Parents often report they are […]
January 10, 2020
By Drew Dyrssen I’m going to ask you to do something—something that I do with every single client that walks through my door. Don’t worry; it’s […]