Lorraine “Lorena” Guerrero, LCSW, CADC, PEL, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Senior Trauma Therapist, opened the Healing Place in downtown Joliet to provide trauma-focused care, education, and consulting to children, families, and organizations impacted by trauma.
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Overcoming fear and moving forward
Fear can be paralyzing, but a certain amount of fear is healthy and can prevent us from being hurt, and it is important to move forward and try new things despite the risks.
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Christmas is Good News
Christmas is a time for family gatherings, gift exchanges, and to remember those who are no longer with us, while also focusing on the joy and love of Jesus.
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Thanksgiving – take time to Give Thanks
We should give thanks every day, just as the Pilgrims and Jesus taught us, and saying “thank you” can build bridges and overcome sin, evil and bad feelings.
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How to get your kids ready to go back to school without stress − 5 tips from an experienced school counselor
To make the transition back to school smoother, parents can listen to their child’s concerns, discuss the new routine, plan ahead, instill confidence, and seek support when needed.
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Boosting Vitamin D Levels: Outdoor Activities and Play Spaces for Kids
Vitamin D deficiency is a common issue among children, but it can be improved by increasing outdoor activity and creating a fun and natural play space.
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Child incarceration addressed under proposed task force
Senate Bill 2156, sponsored by Senator Rachel Ventura, aims to reform the state’s approach to child incarceration by establishing a Child First Reform Task Force to review and recommend reforms to the juvenile justice system.
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Parents Raise the Alarm About Violence in Schools, Say Their Votes Depends on Improvement
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Parents have very legitimate concerns about violence in schools, increased bullying, and a lack of mental health resources,” Keri Rodrigues, co-founder, and President of the National Parents Union, said in a statement.
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The WARM Place named 2021 PGA TOUR Charity of the Year
NNPA NEWSWIRE — With the support of more than 100,000 volunteers annually, the PGA TOUR assists approximately 3,000 charities each year. Virtually all tournaments are organized as non-profit organizations to maximize charitable giving, and to date, tournaments across all Tours have generated more than $3.2 billion.
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Pandemic’s Heavy Toll on Children’s Mental Health
PRECINCT REPORTER NEWS — “The future wellbeing of our country depends on how we support and invest in the next generation,” said U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy. “Especially in this moment, as we work to protect the health of Americans in the face of a new variant, we also need to focus on how we can emerge stronger on the other side. This advisory shows us how we can all work together to step up for our children during this dual crisis.”
