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My Counseling Style With Teens

By Jen Hughes / August 18, 2020

If your teen’s never been to counseling before, you may wonder how to get started. Believe it or not, many teens are eager to try counseling. They’ve heard their friends…

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If A “Personal Relationship with Jesus” Makes You Feel Uncomfortable

By Jen Hughes / August 8, 2020

Perhaps you know God as Creator, understand the need of a Savior for forgiveness of sin, see the value of prayer, appreciate the blessing of your church family, and believe…

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Are You Being Supportive Enough for the Singles In Your Life?

By Jen Hughes / July 23, 2020

Think for a moment of your friends and family who are single. What assumptions have you made about their life? Have you perhaps unknowingly made it even harder for them…

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In-Home & Other Special Counseling Opportunities

By Jen Hughes / July 10, 2020

“I wish you could see firsthand what goes on in our home,” moms have said. “Would it be ok if I bring a friend with me to my appointment?” teens and…

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Book Review: 31-Day Devotionals For Life

By Jen Hughes / June 25, 2020

Looking for a good devotional book? P & R Publishing Company (aligned with the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms) recently launched a 31-Day Devotional series covering topics ranging from…

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Preparing To Leave Home For College

By Jen Hughes / June 20, 2020

In the recent article entitled, The Summer Before Leaving for College (click here to review), you were encouraged to be organized for the remainder of the summer, and to also…

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The Summer Before Leaving For College

By Jen Hughes / June 17, 2020

The recent high school grads who are also ready to leave home for college this fall can find themselves trying to visualize what their life will look like in a…

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Reading Ideas for Families

By Jen Hughes / May 31, 2020

Parents often ask for recommendations for devotionals, Christian books, and Bible selections for kids and teens. While this list is certainly not all-inclusive, it includes some great recommendations and will…

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Please enjoy these blog articles as a resource to you as you navigate this complicated and stressful world. If you would like to discuss any of these topics further, please feel free to contact me.