Year: 2024

Maintain Your Identity While Managing Motherhood

It’s been said that “the hand that rocks the cradle rules the world.” “When you consider the many ever-changing roles of motherhood, it’s easy to identify the stressors that can consume a mother’s days,” explained Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD of Safe Harbor Counseling. “The daily needs of family members coupled with the desire to raise strong,...

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Life Lessons from the Field

My mother’s father, my beloved grandfather, was a farmer. He spent long, reverent days planting seed with the conviction that life would arise from the Illinois mud. A quiet man by nature, his focus was honoring God, the needs of his family, and the seasons. The field proves that we are not in control. Weather and pestilence are constant...

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Lent: a Time for Intentional Change

Life offers many opportunities for change. New Year’s Eve and birthdays provide opportunities to make external changes. Lent, on the other hand, encourages intentional self-reflection for internal growth. “Four areas to consider for intentional growth during Lent include intelligence, independence, health, and holiness,” explained Dr. Beth...

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