Care to Change Counseling - Practical Solutions for Positive Change

All of us face struggles at some point in our lives. These struggles may include stress at work, difficulty in marriage, or problems with a family member or friend. Alternatively, struggles may include depression or anxiety, drinking alcohol too often, or even uncontrolled worry. Sometimes, life's struggles can be eased by taking better care of oneself, and perhaps talking about the issues wi...

All of us face struggles at some point in our lives. These struggles may include stress at work, difficulty in marriage, or problems with a family member or friend. Alternatively, struggles may include depression or anxiety, drinking alcohol too often, or even uncontrolled worry. Sometimes, life's struggles can be eased by taking better care of oneself, and perhaps talking about the issues wi...

How do we move through loss? How long will grief last? Why does tragedy happen? These are questions we all ask at some point in life. Join April Bordeau , director at Care to Change, and therapist, Brittany Gipson , as they discuss Healing From Grief, Loss and Tragedy.   During this episode we discuss types of grief (acute, integrated, and complicated), types of loss (material, relationship, funct...

Trauma. It’s a word used frequently these days. But actually is trauma? What are symptoms of unresolved trauma? What can we do about trauma?  How can we heal from trauma? How do we help those we love as they heal? Thankfully, there are evidence based answers to help you on your journey from discovering the impact and the solutions. Join April Bordeau , director at Care to Change, and therapist, Je...

Marriage isn’t easy and it certainly has mountain tops and valleys. How do we make it through the valley? Can we “fall back in love” once hardship strains our relationship?  Join April Bordeau and John Money, as they discuss the topic of what to do “When You Are Not in Love Anymore.”  Resources:  Keep Your Love On Reconnected 5 Love Languages Care to Change Marriage Resources Previous relevant pod...

We often treat busy like a badge, and we use busy as a  distraction from what is happening inside and around us. What would happen if we turn down the decibels of our lives and tune into ourselves and our relationships? What would it look like to NOT be busy? What a brave invitation from Stefanie Boyce of the Oaks Retreat Center in California, gives us. Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Chan...

Join us as we conclude our ‘Real Parenting” series, with this last episode on Navigating the IEP Process. Listen in as Michelle Alexander shares her experience as a teacher navigating the process, giving us practical ways to begin, how to advocate for your child, and next steps to take to ensure your child is successful in school.    Other Recommended Resources: Care to Change blogs  Parenting Fro...

Join us as we continue our Real Parenting series, with this episode answering the question “Is it Drama or Anxiety or Depression?” Listen in as Jean Crane and April Bordeau discuss questions parents can ask to determine if your child has anxiety or depression, and what steps you can take to help. Recommended Resources: • Live Fearless by Sade Robertson Huff • Sade Robertson’s podcast • Be Anxious...

Join us as we continue our Real Parenting series, with this episode, “Top Questions Parents Ask Care to Change.”  Teresa Haskins and April Bordeau do a speed round Q&A  giving answers and resources for the following questions: How do I know if my child’s problems are serious enough to need therapy?   When is It Time to get Help for my child?   How do I help my child who has high anxiety and de...

  Join us as we continue our Real Parenting series, with this episode on “What Teens Wish Their Parents Knew.” We took a poll from teens asking them what they wished their parents knew. You might be surprised by their answers – which are fun, insightful and challenging. If you’re a parent of teens, this episode is for you. Listen in as Moriah Veach and April Bordeau discuss  what research shows th...

Join us as we continue our REAL Parenting series, with this episode on “When it feels like you’re parenting your parents.” This week Deb Kulchar  shares her wisdom through a vulnerable and touching conversation that validates the paradigm shift of caring for those created to care for you. We know you’ll take away practical strategies for journeying through one of life’s most difficult challenges. ...

Join us as we continue our series we’re calling “Real Parenting” where we are bringing in guests to answer your questions. This week Deb Kulchar and April Bordeau have a conversation about how to how to transition from having kids in your home, to having adult children. What are the boundaries parents need to maintain with adult children and what does being a “parent emeritus” have to do with this...

Join us as we continue our series we’re calling “Real Parenting” where we are bringing in guests to answer your questions. This week financial coach, Jeff Houvener and therapist, April Bordeau have a conversation about how to prepare your kids to launch financially. If you’re a parent, you’ll definitely want to listen to this insightful and practical discussion. Helpful Resources: Kid Friendly Fin...

Join us as we continue our series we’re calling “Real Parenting” where we are bringing in guests to answer your questions. This week therapist Jared Jones and April Bordeau have a conversation about kids and porn. Why is porn dangerous? How do you prevent your kids from falling into the porn trap and what do you do when you discover porn use? If you’re a parent, you’ll definitely want to listen to...

This is the beginning of a new series we’re calling “Real Parenting” where we are bringing in guests to answer your questions. Where does the root of people pleasing, perfectionism, co-dependency, self criticism, and perhaps even over-reacting come from? Our first guests are therapists, Jessie Larimer and Teresa Haskins . Join us as we discover what it means and practical ways to “reparent” yourse...

Join us as we continue our series this month entitled “Real People, Real Stories.” Join director, April Bordeau , HR Coordinator, Danielle Huff , and Clinical Director, Brittany Gipson , as they share personal accounts of when stress snuck up on them; they stayed quiet about the help they needed, and what made them decide to make a change.    Resources to include  Leadership Podcast with Matthew H...

Join us as we continue our series this month entitled “Real People, Real Stories.” This week’s episode is the real story of church leader, Brad Long, who shares about the tragic loss of his 19 year old son to suicide. What a heart wrenching account of tragedy, loss, grief and even hope. Brad is so open about his journey of faith, we know you’ll be inspired and we pray you find hope as you listen. ...

Join us as we continue our series this month entitled “Real People, Real Stories.” This week’s episode is the real story of Kristi Easley , Care Team Leader, who she shares her journey from addiction to now eight years in recovery. She is so very real about the incredibly brave steps and life long changes she made to get her where she is today.  We know you’ll be inspired by Kristi’s authentic and...

Listening to the inner critic often produces feelings of shame, deficiency, low self-esteem, and depression. It may also cause self-doubt and undermine self-confidence. It is common for people to have a harsh inner critic that is debilitating. So how do we not let the inner critic get the best of us? Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau and Counselors, Seth Baker and Tracy Teipen, as the...

Codependency is a concept that refers to a psychological, spiritual, or emotional reliance on another person in a way that can be harmful and often includes enabling behavior. Codependent relationships are often out of balance, and a codependent person may ignore their own needs in favor of their loved ones' needs. Codependent people have trouble establishing healthy relationships and may end...

Join us as we begin a new series this month entitled “Real People, Real Stories.” This week’s episode is the real story of Dawn Parker , who, at 11 years old suddenly lost her dad in a shooting. Sadly, that wasn’t the end of the trauma and loss she experienced, either. Dawn and church leader, Consuela Parsons , have an honest conversation about where God was in the middle of this tragedy, what Daw...

Happiness is an enduring state of mind, a place of joy and contentment and knowing your purpose. Many of us struggle to feel happiness daily. Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and Therapist Moriah Veach, as they discuss simple reminders about something we all want to experience.   Resources: Spiritual Practices for the Brain Boundaries Emotionally Healthy Spirituality  The Ruthless E...

As we finish the series on Mental Health in the work place, we focus on last about 7 steps to create a work life balance. Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and Therapist, Britt Sperka, as they discuss creating a work life balance.  Resources:  Spiritual Practices for the Brain Try Softer and Strong Like Water Boundaries The Happiness Advantage Other Helpful Podcasts:  Becoming a Bett...

Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, Care Team Member, Dawn Parker, and Therapist, Jared Jones, for this authentic discussion about what anxiety feels like, how panic sets in, and what you can do about it if this happens to you. They also spend some time shedding light on how perfectionism and anxiety are often interrelated.   Resources: Spiritual Practices for the Brain Boundaries The...

To be human is to experience stress, and every job has seasons of challenge.  Stress impacts everyone on the team, and is detrimental when long lasting. Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, Clinical Director, Brittany Gipson, and Therapist, Teresa Land, as they discuss stress at work, what to do to reduce it, and when it is time to make a change.  Resources: Boundaries by Henry Cloud  P...