Beth Plachetka News May 22, 2024 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...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Fears Apr 18, 2023 What are you most afraid of? The answer to this thought-provoking question could be job loss, abandonment, humiliation, financial destruction, illness, or death, among others. According to Dr. Beth Plachetka, LCSW, EdD and owner of Safe Harbor Counseling, what we fear controls us. “Trying to control negativity and loss keeps us focused only on...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Bullying Oct 26, 2022 October is Bullying Awareness Month, a perfect time to address the horrors of bullying. Bullying isn’t found only in schools; it also occurs regularly in companies, where financial losses and decreased morale can be commonplace. Observers tend to merely move mindlessly through their daily schedule, wring their hands, or just look the other way. A...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Back to School Aug 26, 2022 For most of us, our interactions with the school are with specific teachers, the building, and the district. There’s a much bigger system that supports and defines what happens in education. It is important to have a bullseye view of your school system and know how the system works together in educating your child. In the second part of this...
Beth Plachetka Articles, Back to School, News Aug 18, 2022 A new school year is a new beginning! How do we make this year a success for the children, the parents, and the teachers? Social Worker, Dr. Beth Plachetka from Safe Harbor Counseling and Dr. Beth Speaks is helping us get ready for a great school year with her 3-week mini-series on "Your Life Matters" to help parents and teachers work together...
