Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County

02/26/2026

Meet our Counseling Intern, K.C. Dehning!

Q: If you could wake up tomorrow and have one quality or ability that you don’t currently have, what would that be?

A: It would by to better relate as a counselor to my clients that I have their best interest at heart and that I am there to help them through whatever difficult journey they are traveling.

Q: What is the most adventurous thing you’ve done?

A: The most adventurous thing I have done is to ride (at the time) on the world’s fastest, longest, and highest wooden rollercoaster with the seatbelt loose around the waist so I could really experience the weightlessness of the ride.

Q: What is your go-to karaoke song?

A: Since I don’t normally sing karaoke, I’m not sure I have a go to song. The only time I’ve sung karaoke was at a county fair and then I sang A Horse with No Name by American

Q: What have you been reading?

A: Apart from reading text books for my classes, I enjoy reading the Jack Ryan Universe books created by Tom Clancy. I also enjoy the Emberverse Series by S.M. Stirling.

Q: How would you describe your counseling style?

A: I would describe my counseling style as eclectic, drawing upon what I have been learning in my classes to best serve my clients.

02/23/2026

Psalm 96:12 – Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.

02/20/2026

We are pleased to announce that Cross Connections of Tippecanoe County is now a Recognized Service Organization of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. This partnership will allow us to bring resources to our clients and employees, and we are grateful to be included in this cooperative group.

02/17/2026

Feeling the Winter Blues? Here are some suggestions:

Go out and soak in the sunlight.
Take some extra Vitamin D supplements.
Find a professional to talk to about the difficulties you're facing.

Seasonal Affective Disorder is real, and so are it's effects. Symptoms center on sad mood and low energy. Those most at risk are female, are younger, live far from the equator, and have family histories of depression, bipolar disorder, or SAD.

Treatment approaches typically include combinations of antidepressant medication, light therapy, Vitamin D, and counseling.

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4673349/

02/14/2026

Happy Valentine's Day!

02/12/2026

You've met Jean Hines as our Executive Director, but we wanted to also share that Jean has begun seeing clients at Cross Connections.

Jean is a master's level therapist (LCSW) licensed in the State of Indiana, with experience working in community-based, private practice, and intensive outpatient counseling settings. Jean specializes in providing services to adults and adolescents (14+) in the areas of:

Depression, Bipolar, and other mood disorders
Anxiety, panic, and phobias
Marriage, Pre-Marriage, and Family Counseling
Grief and Loss
Caregiver Burnout and Fatigue
Performance Anxiety (Sports and Work Related)
PTSD and Childhood Trauma
Parenting Education and Support
Preventative Care and Wellness for Church Workers

02/10/2026

Thankful for the Love of Christ!

It is the power of God and His strength that enables growth and change. Self-reliant efforts will bring shallow and temporary growth at best. Receiving the perfect love of God drives out fear. We pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and you may know this love that surpasses knowledge - that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:17-19)

02/06/2026

New data from Mental Health America shows su***de remains one of the top three causes of death in Indiana among children and teens ages 10 to 19.

LAFAYETTE, Ind. (WLFI)-- New data from Mental Health America shows su***de remains one of the top three causes of death in Indiana among children and teens ages 10 to 19.

02/03/2026

Call (765)412-8512 for more info on insurance coverage for counseling services.

01/31/2026

What is your favorite way to express yourself through art?

The therapeutic potential of art is vast and applicable to individuals of all age groups. Art therapy,... serves as a means for clients to delve into their inner thoughts, feelings and experiences through creative expression. When combined with talk therapy, art therapy aids individuals in managing intense emotions, fostering self-awareness and self-worth, and decreasing stress and anxiety. This therapeutic approach encompasses a wide range of creative expressions, such as dance, music, drawing, painting, coloring, sculpting and more.

(https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/the_benefits_art_therapy_can_have_on_mental_and_physical_health)

01/28/2026

"There is no such thing as a perfect parent, so just be a real one." This quote from Sue Adkins leans into true authenticity in parenting. Authenticity isn’t just a buzzword. Researchers have found that authentic people enjoy better psychological health and a greater sense of meaning in their lives. That sounds like something we want to pass down to the next generation!

(https://www.psychologicalscience.org/news/authenticity-can-protect-mental-health.html)

01/25/2026