by Ms. Christy | Aug 28, 2018
by Ms. Christy | Aug 23, 2018
You just walked out of a meeting, shocked, upset, and deeply disappointed. The office where you practice decided to convert the playroom into a new office. Funding issues and increased client referrals were cited as reasons, but in the back of your mind, you know the...
by Ms. Christy | Jul 22, 2018
Imagine you are struggling to connect with others. Think about what you feel. Are you lonely, sad, misunderstood, angry, anxious, or depressed? These are the feelings many who commit school violence are experiencing that cause them to lash out in harmful ways. Now...
by Ms. Christy | Jun 11, 2018
In the last few years, information about sexual abuse on the US Olympic Gymnastic’s Team came out to the world. Listening to the reports, hearing these stories, their experiences teach us about sexual abuse and predatory adults. Their story gives information on...
by Ms. Christy | Jun 5, 2018
Last week a small support group called Stronger Families met at our offices to seek and support each other in walking a tightrope. In my walk as a Christian, I find my balance can be very difficult to maintain but leads to strong families. We talked Friday about...
by Ms. Christy | Apr 2, 2018
Considering Acorn Counseling? Here are common questions about counseling and christian evidence based counseling. Are you guys Christian? Our entire staff believe that Jesus is the Son of God described in the Bible, born of Mary, a virgin, fully God and fully Man....
by Ms. Christy | Mar 26, 2018
CoParenting Story: Johnny slumps into the car after a week at his home with Mom. You glance into the rear view mirror and *sigh* internally. She did it again. Will she ever learn? What is it this time? ‘John, what’s up?’ ‘Nothin.’ ‘Johnny, you got to tell me.’ He...
by Ms. Christy | Feb 13, 2018
Sobbing. Where is that crying coming from? You think to yourself. Opening the door to her room, Sandy is curled up on her bed, sobbing into her pillow. Sitting gently on the bed, your hand slowly settles on her back and she jumps. Quickly, she dries her eyes without...
by Ms. Christy | Jan 26, 2018
A parent picks up a child from Mother’s Day Out. A normally high energy child plops down on my chair and sighs. Their head hits the couch behind them and he refuses to meet my eyes. “Hard day, huh?” “Mom” the small voice sighs. “Am...
by Ms. Christy | Jan 15, 2018
This year I went to Washington DC with a student group to tour many of the monuments and museums that teach about our country, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s. One evening, as the sun was setting and darkness settled, I walked with a group of 7th and 8th...
