Counseling Resources
In this world, we will have trouble, and as we parent, we can be assured that along with the blessings, there will be times of struggle. As we strive to partner with you and your family, we are always seeking current resources to guide our families through the most common issues. Click the links provided to gain access to those resources and more.
This webpage includes links to other counseling professionals/websites/books/
ADHD Management Resources
- Smart but Scattered by P. Dawson and R. Guare
- ADHD Coaches: Mary Anne Lowry, Melanie Florsheim, Joey Santos
- Book: Driven to Distraction
- Book: Delivered From Distraction
Anger Management Resources
Anxiety Resources
- Abide app
- How Should Christians Handle Anxiety Attacks? article
- Mightier app – games that build kids’ emotional strength
- Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff
- The Anxious Christian by Rhett Smith
Balance In Technology Resources
- Dr, Kathy Koch's PEP Talk over Technology
- Understanding Your Teen's Digital World– Jonathan McKee video
- Examples of Family Media Contracts
- Gabb Wireless – safe phones and smart watches
- Phone box to be present
- Why Teens are Sadder, Lonelier, and More Depressed than Ever Before–article
- Technology, Help and Hope for Managing Screen Time-podcast
- Brian Housman 360 Family website
Bullying Resources
- Bullying – 5th – 8th grade presentation given at LCA, great conversation starter
- The Bully Breakthrough by Jonathan McKee
- Student Handbook (Bullying)
- What God's Word Says About Bullying by Janice Thompson
- Raising Bully-Proof Kids by Paul Coughlin
- God, I Need to Talk to You About Bullying by Susan Leigh
Changes in Family Structure Resources
- re|engage Marriage Ministry
- DivorceCare
- Children In the Middle Website
- The SMART Stepfamily by Ron Deal
- The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn Purvis, David Cross, and Wendy Lyons
- My Family's Changing by Pat Thomas
Chore/Money Management Resources
- Financial Peace Jr. kit
- Busy Kid app
- Greenlight Debit Cards app
- Teaching your Kids about Money article
- The Best Chores for Teenagers article
Christian Faith Resources
- RightNow Media Streaming library of over 20,000 Bible study videos for church leaders to share with their people.
- Church Finder Church connector tool
- LCA Bible Studies webpage
- Leading Your Children to Christ article
- Prayer –
Conflict Resolution Resources
- Kelso’s Choice Wheel Lower School students are learning about Kelso’s Problem Solving strategies which include a mix of verbal and nonverbal strategies for smaller problems.
- Teaching Children to be Peacemakers article
- Effective Communication for Conflict Resolution article
- God's Heart for Conflict Resolution free download by June Hunt Hope for the Heart
- Conflict Resolution article by Focus on the Family
Depression Resources
Discipline & Parenting Resources
- Parenting with Love and Logic (site, webinars, in-person trainings, books, videos, etc
- Behavior and Discipline article
- Responsible Kids Don't Just Happen Article
- No Drama Discipline book by Daniel J. Siegel
- Courageous Parenting book by David Hutchins
- Purposeful Parenting book by Jean S. Barnes
- Planet Middle School by Kevin Leman
- Age of Opportunity book by Paul Tripp
Eating Disorders Resources
- Sage Nutrition Counseling
- The Eating Recovery Center
- Eating Disorders Help Line (800) 931-2237
- The Truth About Eating Disorders – Focus on the Family
- How To Care for Teens with Eating Disorders
- Fulfilled: Let Go of Shame, Embrace Your Body and Eat the Food You Love by Alexandra MacKillop
Grief Resources
- Grief Recovery Organization
- Emily Lost Someone She Loved resources by Kathleen Fucci (Lower School)
- My Favorite Color is Blue Sometimes book by Roger Hutchison (Lower School)
- Journeying Through Grief book set by Kenneth C. Haugk (Middle School and Upper School)
- The Dos and Don'ts of Talking to Your Child about Death article
- Coping with Death and Grief article
Healthy Relationships Resources
Self-Harm and Suicidal Ideation Resources
- Why Do People Cut Themselves–article
- Truth From the Bible for Cutters: When Feelings for Self-Harm Are Strong–article
- Understanding Teen Depression and Suicide–video
- Seeking Help for Teen Suicide Prevention-article
- Teen Suicide, What Parents Need to Know–article from Mayo Clinic with warning signs, etc
- Teen Suicide article
- 988 Suicide Crisis Line text link
Stress Management Resources
- Stressor, Care, and Coping Balance Activity
- Abide app
- Kids Devotional Book such as 52 Week Devotional for Girls or 52 Week Devotional for Boys
- Object Lesson Video About Stress with Pastor Robbie
- Six Biblical Methods for Handling Stress article
Substance Abuse Resources
- ReGeneration support group
- Celebrate Recovery support group
- What to Do if your Kid has been Vaping
- The Vicious Truth about Drug Addiction and Alcoholism article
- Alcohol and Drug Abuse free download by June Hunt Hope for the Heart
- Stages and Warning Signs of Substance Abuse article