by Ms. Christy | Aug 10, 2022
The beginning of school is a time to reset or establish routines that make sense. We can all agree that the last couple of CoVid years have required some fast thinking, right? Managing the routine consistently promotes security and taking responsibility. Check out my...
by Ms. Christy | Feb 19, 2020
Over the last 20 years of providing evidence based counseling to children, families and women, I’ve been watching the research grow around EMDR. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing works to help clients with trauma counseling for overwhelming events in...
by Pam Rinn | May 9, 2019
She holds her head in her hands as she thinks about the parenting decisions she must make as court looms. “They just can’t go over there anymore! It isn’t safe!” Chewing her nails, she considers the options her lawyer laid out for her: 1. engage a therapist for long...
by Ms. Christy | Mar 22, 2019
Your bag is packed, the date is set, but as you walk out the door, you wonder: how am I going to help my kids? How does CoParenting work between two homes? CoParenting Doesn’t Start At Divorce No one talks about it, but all parents have CoParenting relationships....
by Amanda Duke | Jan 25, 2019
As parents, we construct the world our children see and operate in, whether we do it intentionally or not. We first gain a sense of identity from our parents. And then, in turn, we give our children a sense of identity through the self talk we teach them. Have you...
by Ms. Christy | Dec 10, 2018
Your child misbehaves severely at their childcare – something is terribly wrong! Buzz, buzz. You check your phone and realize its happening again. ‘They just called yesterday! Can’t they take care of one 3 year old?’ you think to yourself. But you...
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 | 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 | Apr 28, 2016
CPRT Training for Denton Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition Wanting to find out more about Acorn Counseling Education Services? Here is a recent powerpoint presentation Christy gave at the Denton Regional Suicide Prevention Coalition to introduce Acorn and...
