Posted 3 weeks ago
This month's question: Why is my preschooler suddenly acting like a baby again?
Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW, Therapist:
One of the most frustrating parts of raising children is the inconsistency in s[...] Posted 2 months ago
This month's question: Since the beginning of summer break, I’ve noticed my teen is more irritable and withdrawn, and I’m concerned about their mental health. What should I do?
Angela Cowan, MSW, LICSW •[...] Posted 3 months ago
By Skylar Peterson, LSW • Intake and Resource Connection Program Manager
Reaching out for help is rarely straightforward. Most people do not come to JFCS of Minnesota knowing exactly what service they need. [...] Posted 3 months ago
This month’s question: Is it normal to feel burnt out as a parent? I feel guilty for needing space.
Natalie Quiring-Oleson, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist:
If you saw a job posting whose duties include hou[...] Posted 4 months ago
This month's question: How do I talk to my teen about sex, drinking, and drugs without pushing them away?
Nikole Slocum, MS, LPCC, JFCS Therapist:
A lot of parents think they need to have this huge, serious[...] Posted 4 months ago
By Mark Kaufman, MSW, LICSW • JFCS Therapist
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we continue to live in a world that exposes us to trauma, heartbreak, and fear. The intersectionality of anti-Semitism, [...] Posted 5 months ago
By Angela Cowan • Counseling Program Manager
Over the past six months, the Counseling team at Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Minnesota has added some new faces to the team. In September, we welcom[...] Posted 5 months ago
By Tara Burns, LPCC • JFCS Therapist
Nature-based Therapy is an approach to counseling that brings therapy outdoors, combining conversation, gentle movement, and time in nature. Rather than meeting only in a[...] Posted 5 months ago
No one wants to reinforce their child’s fear of monsters under the bed, but we do want them to feel heard and supported. How do we thread that needle? This month’s question tackles how parents can support the[...] Posted 6 months ago
Summer camp can be an exciting experience, full of new opportunities, new friendships, and new skills. Parents sending their child to summer camp for the first time may find themselves wonderi[...]