by Pam Rinn | Aug 30, 2019
Summer is coming to an end and the new fall routines are starting. Now is the time to reflect on Main Things. These can be different depending on your family culture and values. Remember, don’t let the small stuff elevate to Main Things status. In families, as...
by Pam Rinn | Aug 20, 2018
There are many times in life when stuff happens and there are changes that can really create an emotional storm if you allow it. Some of these whirlwind changes can include transitioning to a new job, retirement, a new baby is born, or a parent comes to live with you...
by Pam Rinn | Apr 10, 2018
What We Don’t Know About Money Can Hurt Us Congratulations! You or your son or daughter will soon be graduating from high school or college. What a great milestone in the life of a young adult. The world is opening up and there are so many opportunities. Guess what?...
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 | Aug 10, 2017
Parents in the past have talked about tough talks without being clear. You know the obscure metaphor of the birds and the bees? I’ll bet you have examples right now of metaphors and obscure references adults used to teach you about important topics that still confuse...
by Ms. Christy | Aug 3, 2017
Mom waits nervously in the car. Today is the day she has been planning for ages: the day she has a tough talk with her child about the big family secret. They have a date set up and Mom has planned this out meticulously. She wonders if she has waited too long and how...
by Ms. Christy | Oct 2, 2015
Digest and Happenings at Acorn October 2015 Here is our best newsletter yet! I know I say that every time, but we are constantly becoming better writers and this is one of our best articles. Laura Westbrook, LPC Intern writes from her heart. In this newsletter you...
by Ms. Christy | Jul 8, 2015
Welcome to Counseling! We want to invite you to find out more about becoming a new family at Acorn Counseling Education Services. In this video, Christy, our clinical director and President, talks about the choices in care we offer. But more importantly, she offers...
