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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. This is the third installment of a 3-part series designed to help you to categorize and prioritize what receives your attention and energy based on the amount of control you have over the outcomes.…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 2: The Circle of Influence
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. Last week, we began a 3-part series to help you categorize and prioritize what gets your attention and energy, based on the amount of control you have over the outcomes. In Part 1, we…
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The Lincoln Center: An Activity to Help Counselors Set Realistic Expectations – Pt. 1: The Circle of Power
As a counselor, one of your greatest challenges is navigating the growing and sometimes conflicting expectations of administrators, students, and parents. While you may not be able to control the flow of expectations and demands on your time and energy, you’re not powerless in it. The simple process below will help you categorize everything involved…
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Into the Fray: Preparing to Return to the Classroom
Ready or not, here comes the fall! Before you plunge back into the frenetic reality of the new school year, here are 5 tips to help you prepare yourself to thrive in your return to the classroom: Limit your exposure to news and social media. While it is important to stay informed, just 14 minutes…
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More Than a ‘Field Trip’: The Lincoln Center Expands Minds and Relationships on a Trip to Washington, D.C.
Transformational learning does not happen by accident. Students need opportunities to break outside of their familiar surroundings and experience the unfamiliar with open minds. These guided “pattern interrupts” help meaningfully connect the dots so students can see and understand the world around them in deepening ways. The experienced world of students whose families face poverty…
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Introducing Andrea Griffith, TLC’s First-Ever Chief Development Officer!
On July 25, 2022 The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) crossed an important threshold as it welcomed Andrea Griffith as its first-ever Chief Development Officer (CDO). For over half a century, TLC has provided innovative education, coaching, counseling, and consulting services to individuals, families, school districts, and universities in the Greater Philadelphia Area.…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 2)
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?” We need more therapy dogs and people who are willing to train them, but sometimes the process is daunting. Today, I wanted to share how my dog, Stella, became certified,…
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The Lincoln Center: The Importance of Self-Compassion
Working in the mental health field with clients who have experienced trauma throughout their life, it is not uncommon to witness them express their frustration, mixed with deep-rooted shame when reflecting on their behaviors, thoughts, feelings and defense responses. This shame stems from not understanding what is going on internally, and I repeatedly get asked…
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The Lincoln Center: Gardening to Remember
Hands-on learning, like making a garden grow, engages students in an impactful way. That’s why the educators and administrators at the Lincoln Center Leadership Academy in Audubon are always searching for new ways for students to access resources and acquire knowledge. The Lincoln Center Leadership Academy partners with local school districts to provide an innovative…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 1)
Who is this dog in your office, and can I please pet her?! At The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, we are cultivating an environment in which one or more friendly dogs, may sometimes spend time at the office during the workday. Having the dog there boosts staff morale, and gives people access to…
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TLC Leadership Academy Honors Seniors
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth’s Leadership Academy hosted a Graduation Ceremony for their Class of 2022 students at the John James Audubon Center on June 1, 2022. The Academy, located in Audubon, is an accredited and licensed private academic school providing education, coaching, and counseling to students in grades 7 through 12. The…
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The Lincoln Center: Getting back to your passions after burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. Burnout is when our emotional, physical, and mental state is exhausted due to prolonged stress Some signs of burnout are frequent illness, feeling drained, a sense of failure, lack of motivation, and withdrawal from activities and responsibilities. You might think “oh just take a rest day and you’ll be fine.” However,…
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Promoting the Positive: Finding Good in Life Even in Difficult Times
Lately, life has been difficult and challenging for most people. We hear news about COVID, how bad the economy is, and contentious political discussions that have resulted in increased anxiety and depression for the American public. However, when we look back on the past, most of the time it is the challenges that cause growth…
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TLC’s Crime Victim Services Program Named in Honor of a Beloved Employee
Heather Woodward, a mobile counselor at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), was a positive force in the lives of so many people struggling with addiction. During her time at TLC, Heather was more than just a counselor to her clients. She went above and beyond for them—taking clients in need of food…
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Vote for the Lincoln Center Community Garden and Help Local Kids Get Some Garden Funds
The Lincoln Center for Family & Youth in Audubon is partnering with Trellis for Tomorrow to create a community garden for its students to grow fresh produce, prepare healthy dishes, provide them with authentic STEM experiences, and give back to the community. This garden is especially sentimental to TLC, as it will include a memorial…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Receives 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award
The nonprofit Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season, including the clients they serve. This month, The Lincoln Center was recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org, the leading source for reviews and stories on organizations like TLC. The annual award is granted to nonprofits…
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National Dog Show Holds Press Preview Event at Pet-Friendly Audubon Hotel
One of the highlights of National Dog Show week is its annual press preview, a harbinger of a one-of-a-kind local event. At this year’s preview, a total of 11 dogs were on hand at the Tru by Hilton hotel in Audubon to the delight of TV cameras and reporters from multiple outlets throughout the Delaware…
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TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building
The Lincoln Center (TLC) Leadership Academy invites all school district and community partners to come to an open house, see its new location and learn about their programs and services! TLC had a ribbon cutting for the new building Aug. 26, with classes starting Aug. 30. Now the community is invited to see The Lincoln Center Leadership…
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