29th Annual Stuff-A-Bus Food Drive to Benefit the Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service
By Emily Watson, Director of Marketing and Public Relations, CityLink The 2016 Stuff-A-Bus food drive for Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service officially begins on Friday, October 28 at 10:00am. Representatives from CityLink, the Peoria Friendship House and Kroger will be on hand to kick off the 29th annual food drive. The goal this year […]
There Are Many Faces of Survivors
Do you only think of a survivor as one who has been in a traumatic situation and has been spared physical harm or death? They are certainly survivors of that event, but that is not the only kind of a survivor. Vehicle and industrial accidents, hurricanes, typhoons, and all violent acts of nature leave people […]
What Does Recovery From Sex Addicion Mean?
By Amy Hansen, LCPC, CSAT, Agape Counseling Ltd. Recovery from any addiction is a focused program of life change. To recover from sex addiction means freedom from sexual acting-out behaviors and freedom from the compulsions that drive the behavior. It means more satisfying relationships, increased self-efficacy, compassion for self and others, renewed life goals, decreased […]
How to Talk About Bullying
Information from StopBullying.gov Parents, school staff, and other caring adults have a role to play in preventing bullying. They can: Help kids understand bullying. Talk about what bullying is and how to stand up to it safely. Tell kids bullying is unacceptable. Make sure kids know how to get help. Keep the lines of communication open. […]
Social Security Widow’s Benefits It’s Complicated
By Beth Cooper Did you know that if you are a widow or widower you can start receiving Social Security Benefits as early as age 60, or age 50 if you are disabled and the disability occurred within seven years of the wage earner’s death? Surviving divorced spouses can also receive survivor benefits if they […]
Pumpkins Minus Spice More Than Just a Flavoring
By Benjamin Goodin If you’ve ever watched your jack-o’-lanterns slowly deflate into a soupy mess on your front stoop, you’ve probably wondered what use they could be put to in the time between them being used as a one-night decoration and when most of them disappear into holiday pastries. Other than looking festive on hay […]
Caring for Your Pets and Farm Animals
Submitted by Peoria County Animal Protection Services Many pet owners don’t realize that laws exist that govern our ownership of companion and domestic animals. Regardless of where you live, animal control and humane care for animal laws affect how you must care for your pet and farm animals. State laws cover many situations regarding animals, […]
When You Picture Therapy, What Do You Picture?
By Jennifer Morrison, PsyD, Christian Psychological Association If you are like most people, you probably picture visiting a therapist alone once a week for an hour. However, there are other options. Most of us have heard about couples therapy and family therapy, but few ever think about or consider group therapy. However, group therapy can […]
Jump Start Next Year’s Garden This Fall
By Melinda Myers Now’s the time to start that new garden you’ve always wanted. Cool, usually drier, fall weather makes it easier on the gardener and better on the plants. Plus, the garden to-do list is often a bit shorter this time of year. Start by locating the placement, size, and shape of this new […]
Domestic Violence Is a 365-Day Issue
By Sara Dillefeld Three women will die today in the United States. These deaths are not the result of a tragic car accident, medical emergency, or losing a hard-fought battle with a chronic health condition, rather they are at the hands of a person they once loved. This happens to three women each day, or […]