Developmental Trauma
by Corinne Gnepf, LCMHC, NCC The previous articles in this series on trauma discussed what trauma is, how it affects the brain and the body, how it shapes our view of self and the world, and how it may impact our faith and trust in God. Today, we are turning to traumatic experiences that take [&hell
Brain-Based Parenting:
Helping Your Child to Make Sense of Their Experiences by Corinne Gnepf, LCMHC, NCC Each person has a unique view and understanding of herself and of the world. Whether people are generally perceived as good and trustworthy or a source of danger, whether someone feels that he has power to impact his
Parenting Together
by Susan Butler, LMFT, LPC Mark 3:25 – “If a house is divided against itself, that house cannot stand.” Parenting can be incredibly rewarding and at the same time the most challenging thing we will ever do. As our children grow and develop, the way we choose to parent plays a significant r
SUPPORTING TCKs: A List of Resources
We’re entering a fresh school year, and even if you’re not a parent yourself, you likely have kids on your team or in your circle of influence who are navigating new schools, new classmates, new languages, new extra-curricular activities in new places… The start to a new school yea
Transitions Part 2
Last month, we began our 2-part series on transitions as a cross-cultural worker by talking through the major different international moves workers face in their journey abroad. From the first move overseas, planned or unplanned moves on the field, to repatriating at the end of your journey overseas
Social Anxiety in Teens
by Amber Goodloe, LPC For many, September means the start of a new school year, and I’ve been reflecting on what might be a helpful topic in supporting parents of teens during this next school year. I have spent the last 18 years working with adolescents around the world, and a common but gr
Living (Involuntarily) on the Pedestal
by Corrine Gnepf, LCMHC, NCC “You are so brave!” How many times have I heard those words from people in my passport country when they found out where I used to live or now currently live. Sometimes the first comment was followed by “I couldn’t do it.” In that person’s mind I had re
Parenting Overseas Can Get Tough
by Corinne Gnepf, LMHC, NCC Parenting can be the most beautiful and rewarding role on earth. It also can be the most frustrating and challenging role. Parents find themselves sleepless, stretched, elevated, concerned, proud, tense like a fully stretched rubber band, crying from joy or frustration. &
HOW 2 TALK 2 UR TEEN
Amber Goodloe, LPC Adolescent & Adult Counselor Note: I started this article before COVID-19 had massively changed the way the world looks, so it seems like now more than ever these thoughts could be helpful for those who are in various levels of lockdown with your families. In the midst o
CULTIVATING A RESILIENT CHILD
by Lisa Green, LPC Resilience is a bit of a buzz word in the mental health community these days, and perhaps also in the worker community, but for good reason. Resilience is seen as the ability to recover from challenges, to bounce back in the face of stress and adversity- so it’s no wonder we’v