Care to Change Counseling - Practical Solutions for Positive Change

One in three people are diagnosed with anxiety or depression, and one in three report their jobs have a negative impact on their mental health. In addition, more than 47 billion dollars is lost in lack of engagement, absenteeism, and health care costs. What can employees and employers do to reduce anxiety they feel related to work?  Join director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, HR Coordinator, D...

We kick off our new series, “Mental Health and the Workplace” with a conversation about how to lead your organization to strong mental health.  Join director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, Client Care Team Lead, Kristi Easley, and Clinical Director, Brittany Gipson, as they discuss Leading Your People Well. They discuss signs of potential mental health struggles at work, what leaders can do to...

Our last episode in this series we’ve titled “Men Matter Too” is full of wisdom from Aaron Brockett , leader, speaker, (and would be race car driver) of Trader’s Pointe Church. Join Aaron and our director, April Bordeau, as they discuss the importance of mental health, knowing and sharing emotions, and why regular maintenance checks with ourselves is part of a larger quality self care plan.  Aaron...

We continue our series called “Men Matter Too” with a conversation with Lead Pastor of Kingsway Church , Matt Nickoson, who shares practical steps men can take to be the best parents they can be, and what women can do to support them. Join our director and TBRI educator, April Bordeau, and Matt Nickoson, as they embark on this important conversation affecting so many men today.  Resources: Emotion...

What can husbands do to be the best version of themselves?  And what can wives do to encourage their husbands to become the best version of themselves? Join director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and lead pastor of Plainfield Christian Church, Luke Proctor, as they talk about men in the role of husbands and what wives can do to support them.  Resources: Tim Keller on marriage   Matt Chandler o...

This episode is for men who are leaders and the women who support them. Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and Matthew Hoskinson, author, faith leader , coach and spiritual director from New York City, as they have an insightful conversation on how life impacts leadership, how to know if burnout is lurking, what four elements every leader needs for success, and how the women in their...

What is the difference between feeling sad and having depression? What is actually happening in the depressed brain? What are helpful tools for someone who is depressed? And what can you do to help someone you love who is experiencing depression? Join director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist, Brittany Gipson, as they discuss an issue plaguing millions of people today.  Resources: Y...

Moving beyond difficult life experiences and trauma takes intentional self-care and authentic connection. Unfortunately, there is no ten step process because healing requires time and intentionality. Join director April Bordeau, therapists Jean Crane and Michelle Alexander as they talk about healing from and moving beyond life’s challenges. Resources:   Anatomy of the Soul Soul of Shame  The Body...

Join our director,  April Bordeau, as she and Therapist,  Moriah Veach, and Care Team Lead, Kristi Easley discuss the different elements of addiction. During this episode, we define addiction, review the different types of addiction, discuss the role of shame in addiction, and also give some practical ways to help someone you love.  Resources:   Anatomy of the Soul Soul of Shame  The Body Keeps th...

We’re kicking off mental health awareness month with a conversation about why we feel what we feel and do what we do, answering the question: what the brain has to do with mental health. Join director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist Jared Jones, as they discuss one of the foundations of mental health: brain care.  Resources:   Emotionally Healthy Spirituality  Spiritual Practices o...

For many teenagers, entering into puberty can be a time wrought with intense emotions, confusion, and stress. This period of change is what makes teens susceptible to developing eating disorders. Adolescent eating disorders (such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and compulsive overeating) are concerns every parent hopes to avoid. Yet, because so many young people struggle with eating d...

Teenagers have a lot more responsibilities and expectations to live up to, and their parents and teachers are generally not in the position to give them the same levels of guidance they required as younger children. If you are the parent of a teen who’s a highly sensitive person, listen as our director, April Bordeau, therapist, Jared Jones, and a high school student share for tips on how to handl...

We might be surprised to learn that bullying is just as common in teen years as it is in elementary school years, yet the impact is just as detrimental if not addressed. Is your teen being bullied? When should you intervene and what is the long term impact if you don’t? Join therapists April Bordeau and Teresa Haskins they offer practical solutions in this important topic.  Resources: Stopbullying...

Connecting with teens isn’t always easy. They are becoming independent and have relationships outside ours as parents. So what are the secrets to staying connected? Listen to this pointed discussion from a teen, our director, and two of our therapists on what to do and what not to do if you truly want to connect. Be brave with this episode, because our teen guest tells us what it’s really about. ...

This week’s episode is all about dating. How do you prepare your teen for dating? How do you know when they are ready? What are some healthy boundaries to encourage as your teen begins to date? Join us as April Bordeau has a discussion with therapists, Moriah Veach and Brittany Sperka on these and other important questions about guiding your teen throughout their dating years. Resources: Get Lost...

Continuing our series, All About Teens, listen in this week as therapists, Michelle Alexander and Jared Jones, discuss the positive and negative aspects of being a perfectionist or high achiever, and what parents can do to encourage excellence over perfection. Join us as we offer you practical solutions as you parent your child through these formative years, including modeling that personal value...

We are continuing our series “All About Teens” with a discussion about social media. How can you tell if it’s an addiction, and what parents can do to help. Listen in as our director April Bordeau and therapist, Jessie Larimer, discuss this important and relevant topic.  During this conversation, we review 6 questions to ask when considering if social media has become an addiction. The include  Do...

As we wrap up our series on marriage it is important to know how to continue to nurture your marriage. What do I do to help our relationship succeed?  How can I continue to nurture our relationship? Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Britt Sperka, as they finish up the series called “All About Marriage.” This week April discusses ten steps to a happy fulfilling marriag...

Conflict is a natural part of two humans sharing space and being in relationship.  So what are ways to have healthy disagreements? Is it possible to be stronger on the other side of an argument? What are steps two people can take to stay on the same team in the midst of making difficult decisions?  Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Britt Sperka, as they  discuss how a...

We’re continuing our series “All About Marriage.” It is never too late to try and take a step towards change. How do we know if it’s time for counseling? What do I do if my spouse isn’t on board? Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Teresa Land, as they discuss how to know when it is time for counseling and how to get your spouse on board.  Resources:  Unlocking Us The L...

A new month brings new possibilities. Marriage is something that needs time, attention and intentionality. Thinking about engagement is so exciting, that sometimes we can lose sight of the end goal. What are your expectations? How do we communicate with one another? How do you resolve conflict? Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Britt Sperka, as they begin a new series...

Work life balance has been a hot topic for decades, and it can be a source of frustration for many people. What is the healthiest way to have boundaries when it comes to work?  How much time is too much time to work? How do we separate work from home when we work from home ? Listen in as our human resource coordinator helps us understand practical ways to set boundaries related to work.  Join Dire...

As we continue  to look at what is our responsibility and what isn’t,  it is important to discover the best way to prioritize our life. Brene Brown states “daring to set boundaries is the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others.” Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Jessie Lamier, as they continue our discussion about boundaries, adding a broader...

We’ve entered a new year and there are endless possibilities - and challenges- available. What is your responsibility and what isn’t? How do you make space to prioritize what matches your value system? What is the best next step in setting and keeping boundaries? Join Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist , Teresa Haskins, as they begin a new series called “All About Boundaries....

We’ve all been there, we feel alone and like we don’t have friends. This reair is a helpful reminder of how we can flourish in our friendships and make them better! Does it feel like your friends changes with seasons? Is it hard to find consistent people to be in your tribe? What's the big thing about a "tribe" anyway?  Do you feel like sometimes you are the one that struggles with...