September 2009


Dear Friends,

With schools back in session this month, we consider some common school issues as seen through the eyes of a guidance counselor.  Both her observations and the insights of our staff, suggest that we try and grasp the bigger picture when it comes to school-age children.

September is also the beginning of the United Way Campaign.  Please remember that Associates can received gifts given through United Way as well as matching gifts from many corporations.  Be sure to check out the details!

Dr. Joe Verga
Executive Director



SEPTEMBER FEATURES          

A Guidance Counselor’s
            Perspective - An Interview with
            Kathy Sapp

School,Stress & Self-Worth

Being Understood
           The Art of Listening and
            Speaking

Ways to Give

Book Reviews

Exploring the Archives

A Guidance Counselor's Perspective
An Interview with Kathy Sapp

Kathy Sapp has worked as a guidance counselor at a local Christian school for the past 15 years, 10 of those with high school students.  Read More as she shares insights from her experience.

School, Stress and Self-Worth

Why do you try to make good grades in high school?  
          To get into a good college.
Why do you need to get into a good college?               
          To get a good job.
Why do you need a good job?                                       
          To make good money.
Why do you need to make good money?                     
          So I can be happy.

Read More

Being Understood: The Art of Listening and Speaking

Mother says to child:  I want you to clean up your room.
Child hears:                You want to wring all the joy from my life!

In reflecting on the parent-child relationship, one of the first things that comes to mind for Associates’ therapist, Teresa Tindall, is communication.  She sees it as foundational to the quality of all relationships. Read More

Did You Know?

United Way
    Forsyth County’s 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!

Corporate Matching Gifts
     A number of businesses have programs through which your gift can be multiplied!
     Aon, Merrill Lynch, Wachovia and Wells Fargo to name a few.
     Please check with your company and let us know


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.

The Five Love Languages of Teenagers
Gary Chapman, PhD
Northfield Publishing, 2000

Contains practical guidance on how to express the teen’s primary love language, how to teach them appropriate responsibility, and how to handle both parental and teen ang
er.

Exploring the Archives

Our e-newsletter has been published since November, 2004.
If you are looking for information on a specific topic, please check our Archives available by visiting www.christiancounseling.org

For more information on school-related topics:
    
September, 2008
Challenges Beyond the Curriculum:  Navigating Social Waters    
September, 2007
Bullying
August, 2006
First Day Jitters and Childhood Fears
August, 2005
Educational Testing and Learning Styles




A Thought

For you created my inmost being…..
I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Psalm 139: 13a
and 14a




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