Surviving the Holidays: Part One

Today, Angela Mains joins the Defender Podcast to talk through surviving the holidays with children who come from hard places. We know when parents can stay grounded, present, and regulated, they can help their children do the same. 

Angela talks about parents managing expectations during this time for their kids and themselves and prioritizing rest. Angela is the Program Director of Counseling Services at Lifeline and has a plethora of experience and wisdom. 

GUEST
Angela is a TBRI and Certified Theraplay Practitioner. She has worked at Lifeline for several years and brings knowledge, experience, and wisdom from her time here. She is the Program Director of Counseling Services at Lifeline. 

HOST

• Herbie Newell is the President & Executive Director of Lifeline Children’s Services and its ministry arms.

CO-HOST

• Rick Morton is the Vice President of Engagement at Lifeline Children’s Services.

RESOURCES

• Today’s discussion surrounds surviving the chaos of the holiday season. 
• We know when parents can stay grounded, present, and regulated, they can help their children do the same. 
• This kind of guidance is instructed and practiced daily by our Parent Coaching and Counseling Teams. 
• At Lifeline, we don’t want to just help families come together. We want to help them thrive. 
• When you make a financial gift to Lifeline, you are helping families thrive in the midst of joys and challenges. 
• Visit https://bit.ly/46AdEQC. 

LIFELINE CHILDREN’S SERVICES

• The mission of Lifeline Children’s Services is to equip the Body of Christ to manifest the gospel to vulnerable children. Our vision is for vulnerable children and their communities to be transformed by the gospel and to make disciples. 
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