Tag: mentalhealth

The holiday season is a perfect time to serve others. In these uncertain times of widespread illness, high inflation, economic instability, and financial insecurity, there is no shortage of opportunities to help those just outside your door. In our house, we call it sprinkling a little salt and letting our love...

Are you a plan-ahead shopper? Or a last-minute gift giver? When it comes to holiday shopping styles, I tend to fall somewhere in the middle. While many shoppers remain cool as a cucumber, unaffected by the common calamities that co-occur with throwing themselves into the buying bonanza, I will be the...

Hey there, home-schoolers (and parents of home-schoolers)! You know that panicky feeling when you realize you're growing up and have to do all that adult stuff soon—like getting a job, paying bills, or figuring out how taxes work (yikes)? Yeah… that can be a little stressful! But you’re not...

Today in our homeschool vlog, we chat with counselor, veteran homeschool mom, writer, and podcaster Vicki Tillman of 7 Sisters Homeschool and The Homeschool High School Podcast. Join us as Vicki shares her wisdom and tips for homeschooling during the holidays....

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...