The workbook offers expressive exercises designed to help counselors connect with children and teens effectively. By incorporating biblically inspired and creative activities, it enables adults to engage meaningfully with young people, fostering understanding and communication. Additionally, the resource includes reproducible materials, making it a practical tool for building relationships and addressing the unique challenges of counseling youth.
Because children are vulnerable, they need to be protected. After more than two decades as a family counselor, Julie Lowe has seen how important it is to help parents and caregivers think wisely and biblically about the dangers children face. Instead of living in fear or denial, parents and caregivers can equip children to assess people and situations and model for them how to live by faith in a world where evil exists. Lowe helps parents and caregivers teach the safety skills that will help protect their children from mistreatment, unsafe situations, violence, bullying, cyber-crimes, predatory behavior, sexting, abuse, and other kinds of danger that they might encounter. The safety skills that are needed at every stage—preschool, elementary-age, teens, and college-bound—are discussed and applied in an age-appropriate way. Safeguards provides tools, skills, and resources to help when faced with uncomfortable, challenging, or dangerous situations. Instead of growing more anxious, parents and caregivers can grow in a biblical understanding of the type of dangers and issues children and young people might face, learn how to instill confidence and conviction in responding to new or fearful situations, and distinguish safe vs. unsafe people and situations.
Focusing on faith-based parenting, the book offers biblical insights and encouragement for parents seeking to nurture their children with love and understanding. Julie Lowe emphasizes the importance of knowing each child individually and applying Scripture to foster a Christ-like love in parenting. This approach encourages freedom in parenting styles while grounding them in spiritual wisdom.
This guide offers practical advice tailored for high-achievers seeking straightforward strategies to enhance their personal and professional lives. It addresses common challenges faced by ambitious individuals, providing insights on effective decision-making, productivity, and maintaining balance. With a focus on actionable steps and real-world applications, readers will find tools to navigate their unique journeys while cultivating resilience and clarity in their pursuits.