The stepfamily is a special kind of family. The backgrounds and lived experiences each person brings to the stepfamily should be valued. Although enriching, it can also be very challenging.…
February 21, 2017 At NCC, we believe compassion and collaboration help us provide hope and acceptance to all people, regardless of social, economic or religious circumstances. It is more important…
January 5, 2017 Jazzed in January and a flopped in February. That pretty much describes New Year’s resolutions that fifty percent of us make. Those of us that don’t this…
December 29, 2016 NCC would love to welcome you as an office volunteer! We are looking for someone who can spend one-half to one day a week in the office,…
December 14, 2016 Grief doesn’t take a holiday. In fact, the holidays are poignant reminders of our loss and loneliness. As Christmas approaches, our first instinct is to retreat or…
December 3, 2016 Some practical thoughts from Sr. Barbara Kennedy, LPC, therapist and co-founder of NCC: Last year I was invited to speak on holiday stress at two different gatherings.…
November 23, 2016 This is not your ordinary “Let’s be grateful - it’s thanksgiving time” blog. It’s about gratitude but not the kind that says, “Once a year we should…
November 17, 2016 For three decades The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center has worked for social justice - the idea that we all share a common humanity, have a right to…
September 19, 2016 The United Nations has asked all peoples to unite in prayer and action for peace throughout the world. Ending the numerous “official wars” is often what comes…
