Care to Change Counseling - Practical Solutions for Positive Change

This is such a hard topic, one we talk about often in session. We thought it would be a good idea to remind you how to tackle these friendships head on. We all know someone who doesn’t say what they mean, and mean what they say. It’s hard to understand how to relate to them, and how to be their friend. Join us as Executive Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, and therapist at Care to Change,...

Teen girls get real in talking about friendships. This is one of our most popular episodes that all parents of girls must hear! Resources: I’ll Be There But I’ll Be Wearing Sweatpants Text us your thoughts or questions at our Care Line: 317-979-7133 For more information about Care to Change visit www.caretochange.org  Follow Care to Change on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/CaretoChange.org/ Fo...

Is my relationship toxic? How to see the signs.   Today is a special episode as Executive Director of Care to Change, April Bordeau, talks about toxic relationships. It’s a hot topic right now, and she wanted to give a special episode of some of the signs of a toxic relationship. She also offers practical solutions for positive change if you recognize any of the signs listed.  Toxic traits can inc...

Are you starting to think about goals for the new year? Are you wanting to be a better version of yourself but not sure where to start? Join April Bordeau, director and therapist  at Care to Change, and counselor, Seth Baker, as they discuss Becoming a Better Version of Me.   Resources:  Emotionally Healthy Spirituality  Secrets of the Vine Previous Podcasts: When You Don’t Feel Joy But Feel Like...

Do you find yourself getting caught up in the hustle of life? Is your fuse short and you seem to be losing your patience, or finding yourself without patience? Join April Bordeau, therapist and director at Care to Change, and therapist Jean Crane, as they discuss steps on “Becoming More Patient.” Resources:  The Relentless Elimination for Hurry Spiritual Practices of the Brain Try Softer Previous...

Are you always wishing you had more time to get things done? Do you feel like you thrive on moving quickly?  Life is fast paced and it is easy to get sucked in, but what would it look like for you to slow down, rest and refuel? Join April Bordeau, therapist and director at Care to Change, and therapist, Brittany Gipson, as they discuss “Becoming More Balanced and Less Stressed.“ Resources:  Atlas...

When we got married, somewhere in our vows we talked about being the best version of ourselves. Somewhere along the way life got more complicated and we shifted to barely showing up. So what are some practical ways we can become better at being married? What does it mean to “stay in my yard?”  Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Britt Smith , as they discuss Becoming A B...

Becoming  a good parent requires having an attitude of being a life long learner. It means staying curious about our children and understanding their needs. And, it means accepting that there are always new things to discover as our children grow and develop.  Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Mike Spencer, as they discuss practical ways of becoming a better parent.  R...

Marriage is already full of challenges, so what happens if you feel like there are abusive tendencies in your relationship? What do you do if you want change but it feels like you are in a cycle that will never end? What actually is abuse and what are options if you are in an abusive relationship?  Join April Bordeau, director and therapist at Care to Change, and counselor, Britt Smith as they dis...

When the unimaginable happens, it’s hard to know where to start. Some days it is difficult To focus or even breathe, let alone make any kind of decision. How to cope? What does it even look like to try and forgive? Is change possible?  Is it worth the work? What if…  Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Teresa Haskins, as they discuss What to Do When Your Partner Has Betr...

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...

Adoption is life changing. While there is so much joy in adoption, there is also grief and loss involved.  The reality is, there is trauma often associated with adoption. How does one heal from adoption trauma? Join TBRI practitioners and educators, April Bordeau and Mike Spencer, as they discuss this important topic.  Resources:  Hands Of Hope  Yoga Video Oasis Community Support Group The Club Ad...

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, functio...

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, Jea...

Almost two-thirds of adults report at least one Adverse Childhood Experience.  ACES are at the root of nearly all mental health issues and can be linked to many physical health concerns. So how can we begin healing the deep wounds of distressing childhood experiences? Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Jared Jones, as they discuss Healing From ACES.  Resources:  ACES Vi...

Surprisingly, the average age of a child the first time they see internet pornography is 11 years old. Kids don’t have to looking for pornography; it is programmed to find them. How can you protect your children? How do you have conversations about porn? And what can you do when you discover porn use? Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Mike Spencer, as they discuss When...

Does your child or teen seem to have too much energy?  Is it testing your patience?  Are you trying to decide what is the best way to help meet his/her needs and parent well? Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Mike Spencer, as they discuss When Your Kids Have Too Much Energy- ADHD, Anxiety, and Impulse Control.   Resources:  ADHD Iceberg Connect, Empower Correct Podcast...

What’s the difference between “kids being kids” and bullying? How can you tell if your child is being bullied and what can you do about it?  Join April Bordeau, director at Care to Change, and counselor, Jared Jones, as they discuss All About Bullying.   Resources:  Stopbullying.gov Article About Bullying Focus on the Family Bullying Axis.org   Text us your thoughts or questions at our Care Line:...

Your kids are thinking about dating and things are different today than they used to be. How do you help them prepare to date but what can you do if the relationship they choose doesn’t seem healthy? What’s healthy? What’s toxic? What’s abuse? Believe it or not,  It is easy for us to think that abuse only happens in adult relationships, but we know that is not the case. Join April Bordeau, Directo...

School is in and you want your kids to be successful. So what do they need and how can you help them? Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Change, and counselor, Britt Smith, as they discuss the Foundation Your Kids Need For Success at School.  Resources:  Power of a Praying Parent Connected Child Connected Parent Supporting Your Child in School Podcast Connecting with Your Kids Podcast Text us...

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 this week’s podcast guest, Stefanie Boyce of the Oaks Retreat Center in Ramona California, gives us. Join April Bord...

Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Change, Teresa Haskins, Counselor at  Care to Change  and Cassie Mecklenburg, Executive Director at Sheltering Wings, as they discuss breaking free of abusive cycles.  July we are taking a  deeper look into what it means to truly have freedom. We say we want to walk in freedom but how do we actually achieve that?  Join us as we talk about  Freedom, from so m...

Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Change, Brittany Gipson, Counselor at  Care to Change  and Jared Jones, Counselor at Care to Change, as they discuss their challenges in breaking free from addictive behaviors. July we are taking a  deeper look into what it means to truly have freedom. We say we want to walk in freedom but how do we actually achieve that?  Join us as we talk about  Freedom,...

Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Change, and Veteran Larry Vinson, and Veteran John Goings as they discuss their challenges in breaking free from what they experienced at war. We want to thank those who have served, and are serving for our freedom. Thank you.  July we are taking a  deeper look into what it means to truly have freedom. We say we want to walk in freedom but how do we actually...

Join April Bordeau, Director at Care to Change, and counselor, Jared Jones, as they discuss men and mental health.  June is Men’s mental health awareness month, and we are taking a  deeper look into the topic of Men’s mental health.  Join us as we talk about  Men’s mental health and you or a loved one not walking alone in their mental health journey.  Top 10 Things to do for your Man 1. Start with...