Alphabet Soup: Homeschoolers in the Client-Therapist Relationship
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...
Common Red Flags Homeschoolers Should Look For in Therapists
In our previous blog posts, we welcomed you to The Homeschool Counseling Network, outlined our mission and vision, highlighted how different mental health providers can support homeschooling families, touted the merits of allied health professionals, introduced you to Counseling 101, and taught you about the importance of performing due diligence before entering into a...
Autism Advocate and Athlete Kadin McElwain Inspires Others to Overcome
The year was 2019. Like most high school students, I was looking forward to a new school year, full of classes, cross-country meets, and academic achievements. I was looking forward to my junior and senior years most of all, as these were the last two years of high school...
Use The 5 Love Languages to Love Others This Valentine’s Day
By identifying, understanding, and speaking one another's love language, we can improve our relationships with our spouses, our children, our friends, and even our co-workers!...
How To Perform Due Diligence When Looking for a Mental Health Provider
Due Diligence: 1. Law: the care a reasonable person exercises to avoid harm to other persons or their property 2. Business: research and analysis of a company or organization done in preparation for a business transaction (such as a corporate merger or purchase of securities) www.merriam-webster.com Due Diligence Explained...
Professional Counseling Versus Coaching for Homeschooling Families: What’s the Difference?
**This post contains affiliate links. In our previous blog posts, we welcomed you to The Homeschool Counseling Network, outlined our mission and vision, highlighted how different mental health providers can support homeschooling families, touted the merits of allied health professionals, and introduced you to Counseling 101. Today we are...
Not Sure Where To Begin? Counseling 101 for Homeschooling Families
Not a fan of alphabet soup? No need to worry. The Homeschool Counseling Network is here to help you make sense of it all when it comes to finding the right provider to meet your family’s needs. For many families, receiving counseling or mental health services is an entirely...
Need a Little Help? How Allied Health Professionals Can Support Homeschooling Families
In our previous blog post, we introduced you to a variety of mental health providers available to help support you along the way in your home education journey. Licensed mental health professionals aside, there are numerous other professionals in what we term related fields that can provide a wealth...
How Different Mental Health Providers Can Support Homeschooling Families
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...
Welcome to The Homeschool Counseling Network
Hi there, My name is Kimberly Bennett. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor turned homeschool mom of one. In my pre-homeschool mommy life, I worked as a professional counselor in various settings from juvenile justice to public education to psychiatric hospitals before launching my private practice. In 2013, I...
