Marriage counseling that Heals in Lawrence, KS. Restore Your Relationship.

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Lawrence is not just a college town, but has several private schools, including Bishop Seabury Academy, Veritas Christian School, and St. John Catholic School. Other areas of interest in Lawrence include the downtown area with lots of different restaurants, galleries and shops to visit. The Bowersock Dam is also a great place to take the family to see how the city receives its power. There are also several museums in Lawrence, such as the KU Natural History Museum, the Spencer Museum of Art, or the Lawrence Arts center, which has daytime activities for families, organized plays and quite a bit of art that is filled with artwork created by the talented people of Lawrence. This is also where Robert Dole, a former Senator, resided, and the Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics have artifacts from Senator Dole's life.¹ Lawrence is commonly referred to as one of the best college towns in the country.

Marriage and Family Mental Health in Lawrence

Lawrence Community Shelter offers a variety of programs designed to strengthen family bonds and improve overall family functioning. Their parent education program focuses on fostering skills that help parents make day-to-day decisions that facilitate the social, emotional, and physical growth of their children. Parents also learn how traumas in their past influence their parenting style in the present. By exploring their own childhood experiences, parents can overcome past traumas in order to be a more effective parent. More information is available by calling 785-832-8864.²

Many services for victims of abuse are available at the Willow Domestic Violence Center. Advocates are on hand 24-hours a day to provide information, resources, and referrals. Support groups offer a safe place for women and children to share their experiences and encourage one another to continue on the road to recovery. Children's services are available as well, such as a therapeutic art program. The center also engages in community outreach and prevention projects in order to raise awareness about domestic violence and the services available to those who have lived through it. For more detailed information, call 785-843 3333.³

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Lawrence families in need of support can turn to a number of non-profit agencies for assistance. TFI Family Services offers foster care and adoption programs to ensure all children have a safe and healthy home in which to grow up. These programs also include comprehensive case management services that provide social, emotional, and financial support for foster and adopted children. Resources for relatives-as-parents are also offered.⁴ The First United Methodist Church undertakes activities that support and strengthen families. The church adopts low-income families in the community and provides them with Christmas gifts to lift their spirits during the holidays. Each summer, the church collects and distributes school supplies to children so they have what they need to be successful in school. Food, shelter, and other necessities are provided as well.⁵ Contact TFI Family Services at 877-942-2239 or the First United Methodist Church at 785 841-7500 to find out more.

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References

1. Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics. (2017). About the Dole Institute. Retrieved from http://www.doleinstitute.org/about.shtml
2. Lawrence Community Shelter. (2017). Family Program. Retrieved from http://www.lawrenceshelter.org/index-7.html
3. The Willow Domestic Violence Center. (2010). Services. Retrieved from http://www.willowdvcenter.org/Services.html
4. TFI Family Services. (2017). Programs. Retrieved from http://www.tfifamilyservices.org/?page_id=281
5. First United Methodist Church. (2016). Mission/Social Justice. Retrieved from http://www.fumclawrence.org/120276

Lawrence is located in Douglas County, Kansas. It has a land area of 34.13 square miles and a water area of 0.78 square miles.  The population of Lawrence is 93,917 people with 34,913 households and a median annual income of $46,406. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Lawrence, KS

Some budgeting needed

While counseling can certainly be an expense for individuals and families in Lawrence, with proper budgeting, it is entirely do-able and the risk/reward is worth it. For some families, it may be difficult to sustain a commitment to therapy without proper insurance coverage. If this is you, ask your therapist about low cost options as practitoners in and around Lawrence may have flexibility or sliding scales. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Lawrence public health department.