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RESOURCES

 

This page is updated frequently as resources are discovered and vetted. Please message me if you know of good faith-based counselors in your state for issues surrounding adoptions, trauma, sexual abuse, attachment, and addictions. I am also interested in any concerns or questions you may have regarding the resources listed here.

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DISCLAIMER: I offer these resources here as options/considerations/suggestions only. I cannot rubber-stamp them all and some admittedly may use modalities and treatments that you may find questionable. I include them here because I know people who have found them to be helpful and effective and they may work for you and the specific/unique challenge you’re facing. As always, please proceed towards professional counseling and therapy with care, prayer, and local leadership counsel.

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Highlighted Recommendations 

Occasionally I become aware of resources that I feel need highlighting for various reasons. This section will host those resources and I will update periodically. 

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​Tim Rempel - Certified Life Coach.

He comes from among our own Mennonite community and has been a teacher and mentor for many years. I have known Tim for a number of years and can vouch for his integrity, vision, and effectiveness. The following profile is taken from his WhatsApp channel. I will include pertinent links. 

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"​I am a man who loves God. I have taught school in my private church-run school for 20 years. Most of those years, I have also been the principal of the school in which I taught. I’ve had many great experiences and made many friends. Working with children, primarily ages 12-15, has been so enriching! You can learn a lot from kids. They are great teachers.


Working with people has been my life. Colleagues, school board, parents, adolescents, kids, etc. Organizing and chairing regional school conferences has been enjoyable. Training and mentoring teachers new to our private schools has been exciting. 


Lately, I have been considering other career options. A slight shift in my path. Maybe more like an addition than a shift. The idea of life coaching piqued my interest. I started investigating. I liked the idea. I ran it past my support people. And now here I am. An AACC certified life coach with a booking website. I’ve coached for a while now and love it. Being “another set of eyes” for other men is very rewarding and I meet many awesome people. 

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  • I take a Biblical approach to the "stuck" in life. The abundant life is my top priority.

  • I have walked with men through tough times. Setting goals to move forward across their "desert" is very rewarding to me. Building and working with local support teams that help turn these journeys into success stories is important. Veteran "desert travelers" have my highest respect. 

  • I have worked for 20 years as a teacher and principal in private Christian schools. The education of children, classroom management, teacher success and the administration of small schools are my passions. I enjoy problem- solving on these topics.

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This resource I have known for many years and highly recommend. Ida spent many years on the Church's Resource Team and now is available to coach and mentor parents and teachers facing challenges. 

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Ida Klassen - Starfish Solutions

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Parents of children with disabilities have a challenging journey and benefit greatly from a strong support system. For over 20 years, I have been privileged to be a part of that support for many families.  

 

I have experience in:

  • Educational settings such as public school, day care, and preschool 

  • In-home support providing one on one support and coaching in home settings 

  • Mentorship and coaching parents from many different settings and teachers in my church community 

 

I have had the privilege of working and collaborating with a myriad of professionals including Occupational Therapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Child Psychologists from whom I have learned so much. Although much of my experience has been with children on the autism spectrum, I have a heart for any child with a disability. 

 

As I believe that every behavior is communication, I have a passion for digging into the “why” behind negative behaviors and finding tools and strategies to help children and their parents thrive.  .  

 

Many years ago, while mentoring a young friend, “The Starfish Story” became very meaningful to me; thus, the name for my little business was born. 

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Starfish Solutions - making a difference, one person at a time. 

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I am excited to offer friendly, personable coaching for parents and private school teachers of younger children with disabilities. Whether you’re looking for a new perspective or just need a listening ear, I am here to help.   

 

Let’s connect! 

 

Please contact me via WhatsApp at 403 512 9648 or starfishsolutions99@gmail.com 

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Resources for Brain Retraining 

​Brain retraining has proven effective for a variety of symptoms ranging from emotional and mental health challenges to autoimmune disorders. 

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  • Nervous System Rewire: This is a brain re-training system produced, managed, and supported by Hazel Penner. It is a faith-based intervention similar to DNRS.

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  • Dynamic Neural Retraining System: The Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS) is a therapy that appears to be effective for a wide range of illness, ranging from skin sensitivities and asthma to anxiety and certain types of depression. It based on the concept of limbic system injury and takes advantage of brain/neuro plasticity. It is not an easy program but for those willing to commit the time to “retraining their brain” it can be life-changing. Please contact us for anecdotal reports and referrals. Note: this system does not have a lot of research backing and is not what I would consider evidenced-based from a strictly scientific standpoint. However, as with most systems like this, it lacks pharmaceutical industry support and thus it is unlikely it will ever be the subject of large randomized controlled studies. From an anecdotal standpoint, it does seem to be helpful and effective for those who have done it.

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  • Gupta Program: This program is similar to the DNRS – a systematic brain retraining program. It comes with good reviews and is relatively inexpensive. We do have referrals available if you or someone you know is interested in more information.

Resources for Pornography & Sex Addiction

Pornography addiction is becoming more common unfortunately. Addictions of this sort run on a continuum, all the way from an occasional lapse in better judgment to hard core daily or even hourly usage. The resource links below are considered a good place to get started. Like any addiction, if it’s become a problem of coping with every day life, a more intense approach may need to be taken such as, for example, a 3 to 6 month inpatient residency.

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  • Soul Refiner and the Conquer Series: The Conquer Series is probably best taken as a group or with an accountability partner. If an individual or congregation signs up as a group it is much cheaper (around 10$ per month per person as opposed to $50). In short, Conquer Series does not offer weekly counseling but rather uses the medium of film and workbook and encourages group participation, accountability, and check-ins. This has been found to be an excellent and effective program.

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  • Pure Life Ministries: ​Pure Life Ministries offers a weekly one-on-one counseling option as well as a residency program. There have been good reports from this program as well.

Resources Focused on Children from Hard Places

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  • TCU – Institute of Child Development founded by the late Dr. Karyn Purvis

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  • Treasure Valley Neurotherapy: We recommend reaching to Sarah Jordan for a free consultation to ascertain whether or not TVN is for you. We highly endorse Sarah having used her in the past with good results. TVN does a combination of EMDR, CBT, neurotherapy and neurofeedback. She offers a 2-week intensive in Boise, ID. Message us for references and we can connect you with someone that has been there.

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  • Sleepy Creek Boys' Camp - As far as I know this camp is exclusively for members of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Contact me for more information if interested.

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  • The Brook Girls' Wilderness Camp - As far as I know this camp is exclusively for members of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Contact me for more information if interested.

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  • Meadows of Hope Girls' Camp - A residential equine-assisted program focused on teen girls, aged 13-15. Located in Pennsylvania, Anabaptist/Mennonite background. 

Resources for Treatment of Anorexia & Bulemia

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Message us for personal references.

Resources for Men

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  • As I Am - Discover Identity: Experiential retreat/weekend intensive for men struggling with past abuse, trauma, disconnection, disenfranchisement. Held 3 times a year in various locations in Utah. Cost for this weekend - starts Friday morning and ends Sunday late afternoon and includes night accommodation and meals - comes to around $650 USD. 

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  • Joel 2:25: Some good information here for those struggling with SSA.

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Message us for personal references. We also have a number of personal counseling options for men seeking help for unwanted same sex attraction.

Resources for Women

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  • La Loba: La Loba is an intensive weekend retreat for women facing emotional and mental challenges from past abuse and childhood trauma. Registration fee: $660. 

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Message us for more information and personal references.

Counselors & Therapists by Location

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  • Colorado: Restoration Counseling - faith-based and offers weekend intensives with counselor Chris Bruno and other staff. They also offer some online counseling. Reports from those who have received counseling here are very good. References are available if you wish to first speak to someone who has been here before committing.

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  • Mary Candace Burger - A Dr. David Burns "Feeling Great" Coach. Highly recommend this resource for those dealing with depression and anxiety. Check out Dr. Burn's website for more information. To my understanding you can call or text Mary Burger to schedule an appointment. Her number is 1-615-812-9299.

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