Hope is in full bloom at House of Hope! As part of our residential program, House of Hope has implemented a new life-skills training component into the spiritual and practical elements of our healing process. Research has found that the act of gardening can be a powerful tool in the healing process of those dealing with trauma. Along with providing
She had been angry and violent, and no one could figure out how to reach her. When she came to House of Hope as a hurting and troubled teen, Cheryl didn’t want to comply with any rules and continuously fought with her housemates, even becoming violent. The house staff, who are trained to handle challenging teens, had tried everything, but
It’s too serious to ignore. The rate of teen depression has reached record-breaking heights, with a whopping 59% increase between 2007 and 2017 alone. And that was before the detrimental effects of the COVID lockdowns, which impacted teens significantly more than any other group. Today, almost 6 in 10 teen girls (nearly 60%) feel a persistent feeling of sadness or
A new film featuring House of Hope began production in February, and it was nothing short of amazing.
Teens are facing more stress than ever before. Being a teenager has never been easy, but today’s teens seem more susceptible to feeling stressed out than their predecessors. Some of the stressors teens are facing include: And they’re expected to shoulder it all during one of the most challenging phases of development in a person’s life. Your teen has likely
You don’t ever have to be afraid again. Does that sound too good to be true? God tells us in His Word to “Fear not” over 300 times, and if it weren’t possible, He wouldn’t command us to do so! But…knowing the promises He has given us to back that command will make fearless living much easier. As a parent
Take on 2024 with the hope-filled goal of a happier family with these 5 New Year’s resolutions for parents of teens.
As we celebrate Thanksgiving Day, gathering around tables filled with an abundance of food, family, and friends, we take the time to give thanks for the many blessings we have in our lives and this country. But rather than saying a quick prayer of thanks, you can cultivate a thankful heart this holiday season and establish a lifestyle of gratitude.
Wondering how to guide your teen towards sexual purity? Learn how to debunk myths, have open conversations, create a positive home environment, monitor media, keep them busy, and share God’s design for sex. Help your teen make the right choices for their future.
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