Category: Mental Health

In this episode of The Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we speak with private practice owner, professional counselor, public speaker, clinician, and former homeschool parent Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST. Josh and his wife Cassie founded My Counselor Online in 2007 "with a vision to provide excellent Christian counseling services...

In this episode of The Homeschool Counseling Network Vlog, we speak with private practice owner, professional counselor, public speaker, clinician, and former homeschool parent Josh Spurlock, MA, LPC, CST. Josh, along with his wife Cassie, founded My Counselor Online in 2007 "with a vision to provide excellent Christian counseling...

September is National Suicide Prevention/Awareness Month.  As we remember all who have been lost to suicide, it’s easy to begin to wonder why they didn’t reach out for help.  There seems to be a multitude of services for those who are struggling, and trained professionals who can assist.   Yet, people...

Taking care of others has always felt natural to me. Taking care of myself requires more attention with intention, an area in which I continue to grow. As I pour into the lives of those around me, I am learning to ensure my cup is first filled. I draw...

Finding faith-based counselors with the knowledge and understanding necessary to support homeschooling families through their professional practices can present a challenge. We are working hard at The Homeschool Counseling Network to help bridge this gap. While our target audience is homeschooling families of all kinds, a large portion of...

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. In today's HCN Vlog episode, we chat with author, homeschool mom, counselor, nonprofit founder, professional speaker, and advocate Natalie Mack, M.Ed. about the significance and importance of raising awareness for minority mental health....

Finding FREE and reduced-cost support resources can present a challenge. Here at The Homeschool Counseling Network, we are working hard to help bridge this gap. We aim to help ease the burden of seeking support services by doing some legwork for you. To help make counseling, educational, and mental health support...

Setting boundaries is crucial for maintaining healthy relationships and personal well-being. Boundaries allow us to establish and communicate our limits and expectations, ensuring that our needs are met and respected. By setting boundaries, we protect ourselves from being taken advantage of, which ultimately helps us maintain a sense of self-worth and self-respect....

Alphabet Soup: Homeschoolers in the Client-Therapist Relationship The flavor of alphabet soup that falls behind a provider's name is irrelevant. Whether the therapist is a social worker, a counselor, a psychologist, or a marriage and family therapist does not matter. What matters is a strong, positive working relationship between...

Finding the right provider to meet your family’s mental health needs can feel like wandering alone in the wilderness. By creating a list of homeschool family-friendly providers, we aim to help ease the burden of seeking support services by doing some legwork for you. It is our sincerest wish to offer...