July 17, 2024
The Dangers of “TikTok Psychology”
Most of us have probably found ourselves late-night scrolling on social media, sometimes as a subconscious way to zone out the problems of the day or avoid worries brewing under the surface. We use it to turn our brains “off,” or to escape for a moment in-between responsibilities. Goodness, I have even done it while […]
September 15, 2023
Guilt and Shame: A Christian Therapist’s Perspective
The views expressed in this article are of the individual writer and not necessarily representative of each counselor who works at ChristianWorks for Children. The first time I watched the movie Moana, a scene toward the end of the movie absolutely entranced me. The underlying themes of identity, shame, and healing are blatant. If I […]
July 21, 2023
A Short Guide to Professional Services for Parents
Who does what and why would I need them? Every single child has a unique pattern of strengths and challenges that exist across emotional, mental, and physical domains. Sometimes, these specific sets of strengths and challenges can result in a child receiving certain diagnoses. Diagnoses, as you probably know, often get a bad reputation for […]