Marriage & Relationships
Posted on July 1, 2016
by Gerry Bruhn, LISW
The question that takes work to answer. One of the age old questions that I get from clients who are looking for a new partner is, “What should I be looking for in a new spouse?” The question is an appropriate one, but often times what’s not being taken into consideration, is all the necessary […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on June 24, 2016
by Gerry Bruhn, LISW
Finances appears to be one of those hot button issues for most couples, particularly for couples just about to enter into marriage. It seems you can depend on the fact that the two will have very different notions of how the finances should work in their new household. You may even find yourselves avoiding this […]
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on June 21, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
An unexpected pregnancy can turn your world upside down. Reach out and let us help you create a loving parenting or adoption plan for you and your child.
Mental Health
Posted on June 20, 2016
by Lynnette Aschinger, LISW
Many of us have “been there”. A traumatic event, a death or situation, injury, or illness causes persistent and ongoing physical, emotional and mental pain that does not subside. When this happens we feel helpless, hopeless, discouraged, and overwhelmed. We feel defeated. Whatever the situation or circumstance, people can be weakened by the darkness of […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on June 17, 2016
by Audrey Winterhof
At times it can be pretty clear when you are in an abusive relationship. But there are also times when it can very difficult to tell. An abusive relationship is not a healthy relationship. Ask yourself the following questions to help you determine if you are in a healthy relationship or not. If you can […]
Adoption
Posted on June 10, 2016
by Kim Laube
For many, meeting new people can cause anxiety and awkwardness, but an adoption match meeting can cause anxiety for even the most outgoing of personalities! There is so much at stake for everyone that the experience can be a real source of concern for both the birthmother and the possible adoptive parents. Putting the experience […]
Youth Outreach
Posted on May 31, 2016
by Kari Smith
Who R U? When a stranger observes you, who do they see? When you put yourself out on social media, who do your friends see? In person or online, it is easy to portray myself as a strong, confident and happy. But if you really knew me, would you believe it is the truth? I […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 31, 2016
by Rev. Michael Wolfram
I have been blogging about why marriage matters based on conclusions from the Center on Marriage and Families at the Institute for American Values. Their research shows that marriage is good for us in many ways including our mental health and emotional well-being! These are some of their findings: Children whose parents divorce have higher […]
Marriage & Relationships
Posted on May 26, 2016
by Kristi Manley, LMHC
Scripture tells us that marriage was God’s idea. It was meant to be the first building block of family and a place for little humans to become mature humans, capable of survival. Everyone needs family, that has never changed, from before Christ to today. Relationships within the family are all about getting our needs met, […]
Unplanned Pregnancy Counseling
Posted on May 18, 2016
by Kim Laube
Once You’ve Decided to Place Your Baby for Adoption There have been several women I’ve assisted who determine not to have contact with their child once he or she is born if they have planned a semi-open or closed adoption. Generally speaking they have two reasons for making that choice. First, and foremost, the women […]
