Lutheran Counseling Center

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09/16/2022

Our annual Gala is set for Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 6:30pm. Once again we will gather and celebrate at the Westbury Manor. This years theme is “God’s Love is Deeper Than the Ocean.” This years honorees are Patrick Curry Esq., former LCC Board Chair; Rev. Justin Vetrano, Pastor The Life Lutheran Church , Old Westbury and Ascension Lutheran Church Deer Park. Tickets are $185.00 per person which includes dinner and cocktails, along with knowing that you are helping those in need. For more info visit our website .org.

03/14/2022

Grief can be very lonely after the funeral or memorial service is over. Here are some ways to really help your friend or family member after the initial loss.

#5: Time does not heal all wounds.

03/08/2022

Join us on March 24, 2022 VIA ZOOM from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for Lutheran Counseling Center's annual meeting and mental health program, "Children and Youth: Developmental Concerns Regarding COVID". Speaker is Dr. Elizabeth Geiling, LMHC and LCC Children and Youth therapist. Register today by e-mailing LCC at [email protected]
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Deadly Pandemic. Innocent Children.What are we to do?

02/26/2022

How can parents recognize signs that their children may need help? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen has some suggestions for parents to help their kids' stress as the Covid-19 pandemic lingers.

02/22/2022

Here's a poem by Rev. Dr. Ron Lehenbauer, one of our couples' counselors, about the important link between love and grief:

Love and grief are a package. You can’t have one without the other. 

01/24/2022

We all seem to suffer from many catastrophes that never happen! Here's a look at changing habits!

"I have learned to deescalate the catastrophe in my head."

01/20/2022

Read our newest article:
"Fear Not". . . From Bo***ge to Freedom
https://lccny.org/1-fear-not/ in response to fears that can overcome our faith if we aren't careful!

From Bo***ge to Freedom By Molly W. Blancke, MPA

12/29/2021

Here's a look at an ingenious way to handle the winter blues! If you need help with real depression, call us at Lutheran Counseling Center! We have compassionate licensed counselors who can help!

 Put the Winter Blues into Permanent Storage A Message for the Seasonfrom LCC Counselor Rev. Forrest Parkinson

12/27/2021

Getting rid of those repeating, negative messages in your head can make all the difference in your life! Here's how to do it!

"Never heard of it? Neither had I."

12/10/2021

So many of us have lost loved ones at this time of year, creating a lot of stress and burdening 'expectations' in celebrating with family and friends. Here is a helpful article, written by LCC therapist, Eden Althaus, LCSW.

HOPE in the midst of Loss

11/29/2021

Here's an in-depth look at why health care workers are leaving their professions due to burnout and PTSD--an often unreported result of our long-term pandemic!