Tag: mentalhealth

All brains are good brains! In this HCN GUest Blog post, Licensed Professional Counselor Mallorie Rodgers shares some common signs of neurodivergence and shares how neurodiversity-affirming care can help support you in your home education journey. ...

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...

Our culture has not always given space or acknowledgment to pregnancy and infant loss, despite 1 out of every 4 pregnancies ending in miscarriage. That’s a statistic that you’ve likely heard before if you’ve been pregnant - that fear of the worst happening. But sometimes - 25% of the...

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...

In previous posts, we introduced you to the therapeutic practice of bibliotherapy, highlighted the benefits of bibliotherapy, and invited you to join HCN's Bibliotherapy Book Club. With every therapeutic technique, there are benefits. However, there are also drawbacks. Today, I am going to share a few with you....