As families and children move into the new school year, we
look at a number of issues besides the usual ones of learning
and grades. These challenges may involve relationships, fears,
or unusual losses. In each situation, good information, honesty,
and support can make all the difference.
We also include info about the United Way campaign and the
annual golf tournament being held for the Surry Christian
Counseling Center, our partners in Christian mental health
for almost two years.
Dr. Joe Verga
Executive Director, ACC
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Challenges Beyond the Curriculum—
An Interview with Dr. Heath Greene
Nearly every day there’s something in the media about
academic performance—end-of-grade tests, SAT scores,
rankings, etc., etc. But what of the classroom challenges
which aren’t measured by standardized tests? Dr. Heath
Greene discusses “Navigating Social Waters.”
Read
More
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Some Thoughts about Grief
On Friday, August 22nd, 15-year old Reynolds High School
sophomore Matthew Gfeller was fatally injured in the first
game of the football season. The shock has been tangible.
Associates’ therapist, Teresa Tindall, shares some thoughts
from her experience leading teenager support groups for Hospice
& Palliative Care of Greensboro. Read
More
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 Speakers
Bureau
Are you looking for an interesting speaker?
Is there a topic of special interest to your group?
Associates has 10 speakers available to speak to a variety
of groups including civic organizations, men’s or women’s
groups, parent study groups, school faculties and more. During
this past year our staff spoke at more than 30 events.
Topics include:
--Common problems such as anxiety, depression, grief or stress
--Marriage
--Men’s issues
--Women’s issues
--Parenting
--Self-care
If you would like more information, please contact us at
heather@christiancounseling.org
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Way - A Way to Give |
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Way of Forsyth County’s 2008 fall campaign is underway.
You may designate all or part
of your donation to
Associates in Christian Counseling.
Simply write 2062
on your United Way form—
and Associates in Christian Counseling will receive your gift!
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 GOLF!
Associates in Christian Counseling and the
Surry Christian Counseling Center have been partners in ministry
for nearly 2 years now. An Associates’ clinician staffs
SCCC bringing comprehensive, professional mental health services
to Surry County and surrounding communities.
If you love golf and would love to spend a few beautiful
hours this fall playing for a good cause, consider---
Surry Christian Counseling
Center’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament
Saturday, October
4th
Pine Ridge Classic Golf Course
Haystack Road
Mount Airy, NC
To sign up or for
more information,
call: 336-789-7405
All donations support the Client Assistance
Fund for faith-based Christian counseling of men, women, children,
and families regardless of race, color, age, denomination
or ability to pay.
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Book
Reviews
The Five Love Languages of Children
Gary Chapman, PhD and Ross Campbell, MD
Northfield Publishing, 1997
Discover your child’s primary love language and learn
what you can do to effectively convey unconditional feelings
of respect, affection and commitment that will resonate in
your child’s emotions and behavior.
Have a New Kid by Friday
Dr. Kevin Leman
Revell, 2008
Leman’s straightforward advice offers do-able day-by-day
strategies to change your child’s attitude, behavior
and character and help you become the parent you’ve
always wanted to be.
It’s Okay to Cry: A Parent’s Guide to
Helping Children Through the Losses of Life
H. Norman Wright
WaterBrook Press, 2004
Explains the symptoms of loss and unresolved grief so parents
can walk alongside their children on the path to recovery.
Tear Soup
Pat Schweibert & Chuck DeKlyen
Grief Watch, 2005
Written in the style of a child’s picture book it speaks
to those of any age who grieve a loss in life about the uniqueness
of each journey.
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Tune in next month when our
focus will be –
What Christians Should Know about
Depression and Anxiety
Wednesday, October 1st, 8:30-9:00AM, on WBFJ-
89.3FM
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| A
Thought |
| Today
you are you, that is truer than true.
There is no one alive who is youer than you.
from Happy Birthday
to You!
by Dr. Seuss
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| Fast
Facts |
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5th to 8th grade, the amount of time children spend with their families
is cut in half.
Back to School: Parent-Child Communication
Nearly 1 in 5 children has a diagnosable mental
health problem.
Back to School: Your Child’s Mental Health
from Fact
Sheets
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