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April 14, 2023

What if outpatient counseling isn’t working?

You like your counselor and have a good rapport. The weekly sessions are helpful, and yet you just can’t get a handle on your anxiety and […]
April 14, 2023

Please don’t ask me to go to group therapy!

  We get it. Group therapy can be an intimidating thought. If you are a person who struggles with anxiety, it might take all the courage […]
March 30, 2023

Am I doing OK? Mental health for teens starts with simple routines and habits

By Kara Witthuhn, School-Based Counselor, Christian Family Solutions Counseling Care & Services When it comes to mental health and wellness, it can be easy for busy […]
March 15, 2023

“I’m so stressed out! How can I manage it?” Helping teens work through stress

By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Counselor “I’m so stressed out! How can I manage it?” When we talk about stress, we often refer to it as negative. […]
March 15, 2023

What if I can’t? 5 steps for teens to feel their most confident under pressure

By Mary Gonring, MEd, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor, Christian Family Solutions It is the night before an important test. Or the moment before stepping on stage […]
March 1, 2023

How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy?

By Kara Witthuhn School-Based Counselor How do I know if a relationship is healthy or unhealthy? Great question, because how you navigate romantic relationships early in […]
February 28, 2023

Ten strategies to reduce arguing with your child

By Jane Mose, MA, CFS Family Peer Specialist Earlier in this series, we looked at reasons children might argue with their parents frequently—particularly children who have […]
February 28, 2023

Parenting an argumentative child

By Jane Mose, MA, CFS Family Peer Specialist Imagine this scenario: Your son has a project to do for an upcoming science fair. Yesterday he asked […]
February 28, 2023

Peer Specialists: For When Parents Feel Isolated

By Jane Mose, MA, CFS Family Peer Specialist “I can do this!” That’s what I told myself when I was expecting my first child. My husband […]
February 28, 2023

Peer Specialists: A unique source of support for parents

By Jane Mose, MA, CFS Family Peer Specialist Children are an extraordinary blessing. Children who have extraordinary needs bring extra blessings along with extra challenges in […]
January 31, 2023

Postpartum reflections of a struggling, surviving, and saved mother

By Julie Straseske, LPC, Licensed Professional Counselor and Educational Presenter This article first appeared on the WELS|ELS Christian Therapist Network website and is shared here with […]
January 28, 2023

The relationship between anxiety, fear, and worry

By Karen Fischer, M.S., Ed., LPC, BC-TMH, Director of Professional Development and Education, Christian Family Solutions Counseling Care & Services The word “anxiety” is used often […]
January 4, 2023

Exercise Your Mental Health in the New Year

By Andrea Semmann, MBA, CTC   Many of us will make some sort of New Year’s resolution for 2023. Some of the top resolutions in 2022 […]
July 1, 2022

Where is God in Our World Today?

By Pastor James Mattek, Director of Ministry, Christian Family Solutions This blog is updated from a 2016 post.  “It’s a scary world out there.” We’ve heard comments like […]
July 1, 2022

Could therapy for a teen this summer mean success this coming school year?

By Katelyn Bolte As the temperatures slowly rise in the Midwest and the school year draws to an end, parents and teens are anticipating summer. For many […]
July 1, 2022

Compassion Calling: Preparing More Workers for the Field of Mental Health Care

HOW YOU CAN HELP:  Pray for more Christian professionals in the field of mental health care. Recommend someone to us for recruitment and training in this important […]
July 1, 2022

Distinctly Christian, Mental Health Care

By Dr. Joshua Mears Clinical + Christian = Unique in the World of Mental Health When Jesus began his ministry on earth, he amazed many people […]
March 3, 2022

Helping Children with Anxiety

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 […]

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