Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling

07/31/2025

This immersive continuing education course explores the profound emotional and ethical challenges faced by professionals working with young children impacted by trauma. Central to the course is the concept of moral distress, the inner conflict that arises when professionals know the right course of action but feel powerless to act due to systemic, institutional, or relational barriers.

Learning Objectives:
1.Define moral distress and differentiate it from related occupational stressors.
2. Identify personal and systemic sources of moral distress in clinical work with traumatized children.
3. Apply the 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma to guide ethical reasoning within complex case scenarios.
4. Analyze how parent/caregiver responses influence both the child’s trauma experience and the clinician’s ethical decision-making.
5. Develop practical strategies to navigate and mitigate moral distress in trauma-informed care settings.

Format: Synchronous Online
CECHs: 6 Continuing Education Contact Hours. 5 hours of Social Work Ethics CECHs

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07/30/2025

Our Teen Social Skills in Action group is beginning this evening. They’ll be using table top games to practice important life skills. We wish you many Nat 20s this evening.

07/29/2025

Single parenting embodies resilience and love, turning challenges into cherished moments. Amidst the hustle, the bond with your child offers unmatched joy. Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling provides support, helping single parents navigate their journey with resources and guidance. You're not alone; together, we can make each challenge a step towards joy. kzoofamilycounseling.com

07/27/2025

Parenthood requires love, not DNA. ❤️ Happy Parents Day

07/25/2025

Many children experience separation anxiety, which typically occurs most frequently between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Infants and toddlers may feel anxious when their parent or primary caregiver is out of their immediate view, as they are still in the process of understanding that these separations are temporary.

Knowing the signs of separation anxiety is the first step to understanding how to help them cope. If there is anything you need, please contact us. kzoofamilycounseling.com
269-615-7637

07/24/2025

Journaling empowers tweens and teens to express their daily experiences and emotions. It's a valuable outlet and writing practice. For those struggling with verbal expression or decision-making, a journal offers emotional organization and processing. Simply writing about daily interactions fosters objective reflection and effective coping.

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269-615-7637

07/22/2025

Looking for expert child and teen therapy? Kalamazoo Child & Family Counseling offers specialized care for various mental health needs. We accept most insurances and provide after-school & evening appointments at our Kalamazoo and Portage locations. Find the right provider by filtering for age, insurance, and concerns!
kzoofamilycounseling.com/about/our-team

07/18/2025

At Kalamazoo Child and Family Counseling, we believe self-care is an important part of your mental and emotional health. Taking a few quiet moments for yourself each day can make a big difference. Breathe, rest, and take care of you.

07/16/2025

This immersive continuing education course explores the profound emotional and ethical challenges faced by professionals working with young children impacted by trauma. Central to the course is the concept of moral distress, the inner conflict that arises when professionals know the right course of action but feel powerless to act due to systemic, institutional, or relational barriers.

Learning Objectives:
1.Define moral distress and differentiate it from related occupational stressors.
2. Identify personal and systemic sources of moral distress in clinical work with traumatized children.
3. Apply the 12 Core Concepts of Childhood Trauma to guide ethical reasoning within complex case scenarios.
4. Analyze how parent/caregiver responses influence both the child’s trauma experience and the clinician’s ethical decision-making.
5. Develop practical strategies to navigate and mitigate moral distress in trauma-informed care settings.

Format: Synchronous Online
CECHs: 6 Continuing Education Contact Hours. 5 hours of Social Work Ethics CECHs

Sign up today! https://bit.ly/4eNUefO

07/15/2025

07/14/2025

🌟 We’re proud to welcome Bobbie Smith, LLMSW, to our clinical team at KCFC! 🌟

Bobbie joins us as a trauma-focused child and family therapist, bringing professional training and deep personal insight to her work. This past May, she earned her Master of Social Work from the Western Michigan University School of Social Work, following two years of rigorous graduate coursework and clinical internships.

Bobbie is passionate about helping children and families find healing and connection. She helps with:

✔️ Anxiety & Depression
✔️ Parenting Support
✔️ Family Therapy & Blended Families
✔️ Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for PTSD
✔️ Children Ages 7 and Up

Bobbie believes in meeting families where they are—with empathy, evidence-based tools, and a commitment to lasting growth. She’s here to walk alongside you through life’s challenges, and to help make change feel possible.

Welcome to the team, Bobbie! 💙

Call 269-615-7636 x 0 to schedule with Bobbie

07/11/2025

Sometimes, we all need a little reminder of our own strength and courage. Keep this with you today and always: You’re braver, stronger, and smarter than you realize.