Five Tips Homeschool Families Need to Consider When Finding a Mental Health Provider
In our second webinar of this Mental Health Expert Panel series, we focus on important tips for homeschooling families to consider when searching for a mental health provider. We explore the importance of performing due diligence as a consumer. Before entering into any therapeutic relationship with a treating professional,...
Cultivating Compassionate Care for Homeschoolers: The Homeschool Counseling Network’s Core Values in Action
In our previous blog post, we shared HCN's revamped Mission, Vision, and Core Values. In today's post, we want to go a step further and explain how we plan to demonstrate our core values. Furthermore, we will illustrate our action plan for putting our core values to work....
Homeschool Parenting Workshop: Performing Due Diligence When Choosing Support Providers
Navigating the world of support providers can feel overwhelming, especially for parents seeking the best for their children. In this engaging 15-minute workshop, you'll learn essential steps to vet potential therapists, occupational therapists, coaches, and other specialists. I am delighted to partner with The Homeschool Quest to bring you...
The Homeschool Counseling Network Is Updating Our Mission, Vision, and Purpose
January 2025 marks the first anniversary of the Homeschool Counseling Network! After launching our website in January 2024, we debuted our podcast, launched a weekly vlog series, premiered our one-of-kind Bibliotherapy Book Club, continued to add to our cache of counseling resources, and watched our professional provider directories grow.
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Meet the Team Members Helping to Bridge the Gap Between the Homeschooling and Mental Health Communties: HCN Board Members
Successful nonprofits are never the work of lone individuals.
The Homeschool Counseling Network Inc. is humbled to have a team of dedicated members who contribute tirelessly to help HCN learn and grow. Here is a sneak peek of the talented working and homeschooling parents who are helping advise, guide, and...
FREE Homeschool Parenting Workshop: Feel Empowered with The Power of the Pause
Imagine a world where we can all just hit the metaphorical pause button whenever powerful emotions bubble up within us. That world might seem like a distant dream, but what if I told you it's closer than you think? Join me for a 15-minute workshop where I help you...
FREE Mental Health Expert Panels! The Homeschool Counseling Network and The Homeschool Quest Partner To Support Homeschool Parents
HCN is proud to partner with The Homeschool Quest to bring you FREE quarterly mental health expert panel webinars. Our first panel aired in October 2024. Visit The Homeschool Quest's FREE and Affordable Resources & Printables Public Facebook Group and look under the EVENTS Tab for scheduled upcoming webinars...
Learning To Trust My Mama Gut: Lessons From Our Son’s Therapy Crew (HCN Vlog)
In Part 1 of HCN's Lessons From Our Son's Therapy Crew Vlog series, I shared why communication is KEY. Today, in Part 2, I discuss the importance of trusting your instincts as a parent....
Communication Is Key: Lessons From Our Son’s Therapy Crew (Homeschool Vlog)
In this VLOG series, I share lessons I have learned over the past seven years of our son's Occupational and Physical Therapy journey. Our son has diagnoses of Development Coordination Disorder(DCD)/Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, and Sensory Integration Dysfunction (Sensory Processing Disorder). He has received services since he was around age 3.
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HCN Guest Blogger and Homeschool Mom Michelle Osborn On Raising Responsible Teens: Teaching Time Management Through Deadlines
Let’s talk about one of the most important life skills for our teens: organization. It’s not just about getting things done; it’s a foundation for success....