June 14, 2016
Talking with Children about War, Terrorism and the News
by Vicki Straughan, LMSW Our nation faces complicated political issues, dissenting world views, and the continuing war on terrorism. How these issues affect our families is paramount to parents. A parent’s desire to be proactive in caring for his children during this unprecedented set of circumstances is to be commended. Following are some guidelines for […]
October 2, 2015
Tragedy, Trauma and Death: Talking to Children about Death
When tragedy and death strike as they have in recent news headlines, we adults often feel the need to protect our children, but that is impossible. With the age of technology and instant communications around the world through television, internet and social media, children can be witness to tragic and horrifying life events. Talking to […]
February 17, 2014
Common Barriers to Seeking Counseling
Many people who are experiencing tremendous pain in their lives, have difficulty seeking the services of a professional counselor. CounselingWorks has been fortunate to help so many hearts over the years overcome the pain they are facing from life’s hardships. Daniel L. Weiss has given hopeful advice to those struggling to seek help through his […]