Articles from the Newsleter
The three keys to connecting in marriage
Do you remember a TV show called “The Love Connection”? It was a matchmaking show in which contestants would go on dates to determine whether they were compatible. When you’re dating, it’s not hard to find a connection with someone. Maybe you both love Mexican food,...
Women: let’s make a pact about friendships
Many people will tell you women are much better at forming and sustaining friendships than men, but I think that’s a myth. Women may place a greater value on friendships, but they have a hard time maintaining the kind that stand the test of time. Let’s be honest....
Becoming healthy and whole using these three steps
Have you dreamed of becoming healthy and whole? Have you grown weary of the bad habits that keep getting in your way, or are you just trying to forge a new path in life? Whether you’re trying to get in shape, change your attitude, or move forward to overcome...
5 easy ways to get yourself unstuck
Tired of feeling stuck? Ready to move forward with your life? It’s not as hard as it seems, if you take some baby steps toward breaking free of the things and thoughts that are holding you back. Here are five simple ways you can begin the journey toward becoming the...
Resources especially for churches
Churches play so many important roles in our communities. While their primary purpose is sharing God’s word and promises with people, they live their commitment through a wide range of activities. Pastors and church leaders are there to help members who wrestle with...
Community resilience: in the aftermath of COVID
Care to Change is more than just a group of professionals who work to help individuals and families better understand themselves and handle the many challenges life presents. We’re also a group of concerned people working to strengthen mental health and resilience in...
Leader’s lines: Time to get unstuck and move forward
Every year is unique, but if there were ever a one-of-a-kind year, 2020 would win the prize hands down. I can’t think of a year I’ve been so eager to end and forget, and yet I’m sure I’ll never be able to put it out of my memory. Now that 2020 is behind us, what do we...
Resources for readers
VISIT OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL We’ve posted a variety of helpful resources on YouTube, addressing many of the issues people wonder about. And we’re adding more videos all the time! To see what’s available, click here. COMING NOV. 2: THE CARE TO CHANGE PODCAST Looking for...
7 tips for handling stress
The National Institutes of Health report that 1 in 5 people have been diagnosed with at least one of the 157 mental illnesses outlined in the DSM, and only half receive treatment. What conditions are not included in this? Stress. Divorce. Parenting issues. And COVID....
Bouncing back may be the most important skill
When talking about what children need to learn to help them develop into healthy adults, there’s a fancy word that’s become popular in recent years. It’s “resiliency.” In simple terms, that means the ability to bounce back when something unexpected or difficult...