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Changing our Language in Dealing with those Affected by Trauma
Over the past 20 years, treating the effects of trauma has become a priority in many of our county’s social services including: children and youth, drug and alcohol, the elderly, and mental health. Increased discussion on trauma has been impacted…
Easing Back to School Anxiety
For many, the arrival of September means cooler weather, the return of pumpkin spice everything and the excitement of the “back to school” season. The return to school is usually punctuated by the purchase of new fall clothes, shiny new…
Free Mobile Art Therapy Now Available To All Montgomery County Residents
May 10, 2018- The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, a local nonprofit serving Montgomery county residents for over 40 years, is pleased to announce the addition of art therapy to its already extensive victim services. This is the only…
How Does Trauma Affect the Brain, Especially as We Age?
Working in victim services with the senior population in Montgomery County, I’ve been able to observe the devastating effects that victimization, including past and present abuse and trauma, has on the brain as we age.
Victimization ranges in actions including…
From Fainting to Flying: A Short Story
Gusts of wind chill the University of West Chester’s campus on a winter morning, but the dorms provide a cozy spot away from the rawness of the weather.
Inside one of these dorms sits a smiling Allie Short, first year…
Music Is “Key” to Education
Music is an integral part of education because it offers an outlet for being creative and expressive without fear of judgement. Music has also been proven to have a multitude of positive effects, including reducing stress and increasing happiness. Providing…
Food for Thought: Students Empowered to Overcome the Realities of Food Deserts
Lower-income households often face nutritional challenges, but depending on where the household is located, problems consuming enough nourishment vary. In urban areas, the problem lies around cheaper, closer options. The only access people have to food is in the form…
Alternative education school serving students grades 7-12 with behavioral, social, and mental health support
The Lincoln Center’s Leadership Academy in Audubon is hosting an open house on:
Wednesday, January 31st from 3-7pm
2600 Eisenhower Ave, Suite 100
Audubon, PA 19403
January 12, 2018- The Lincoln Center’s Leadership Academy welcomes local school districts and residents…
Embrace Gratitude and Extend Forgiveness This Holiday Season
Holidays often remind us of our warmest memories of family, childhood, and togetherness. This time of year can be full of joyous celebration—but it can also trigger painful memories and negative interactions with family while others seemingly have a perfect…
The Simple Trick to Leading a Happier Life: Volunteerism
Today is International Volunteer Day. It probably wouldn’t take much to convince you that volunteering is a good thing; it helps people in need, benefits worthwhile causes, and improves communities. But the benefits to volunteering don’t stop there.
Volunteering and…
Spilling the Beans: Our Wonderful Co-op with Valerio Coffee Roasters
The Lincoln Center Leadership Academy is pleased to announce a community partnership with Valerio Coffee Roasters. In an effort to fulfill our mission statement of “transforming lives and communities through education, coaching and counseling,” TLC Leadership Academy and Valerio have…
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