"For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope."   Jeremiah 29:11
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Relief for Hurting Parents

 

help for parents

Often parents don't ask for help because they are embarrassed to admit they need it. At House of Hope, we come alongside families such as yours.

We offer hope and encouragement for parents through teachings, discussion, and prayer. HOPE for Families is a parent support group that meets every Wednesday night from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM. Please call the office at (815) 485-2322 for more information.

Beginning June 23, we will offer teachings from the book "Relief For Hurting Parents" every Wednesday night from 7-8:30 PM at House of Hope. The teachings are in a small group setting, and include discussion and prayer. A $10 fee covers the cost of the "Relief" book. For more information or to register, please call Debbie at (815) 485-2322. Facilitators for this parent group will be Nancy and Therese.

 



SELF DIRECTED HELP for PARENTS

Personal Study on Anger from Disappointment >> download PDF

Personal Study on Anger from Jealousy >> download PDF

Marriage Works is a 30 lesson DVD seminar which can be viewed at our office. Please call (815) 485-2322 for more information.

Dealing With Struggling Teens (individual seminar DVD) is a 10-hour DVD seminar taught by Mark Gregston. He offers successful insights for handling teens who are spinning out of control. This video seminar can be viewed at our office. Please call (815) 485-2322 for more information.

Caring For Teens God's Way is a DVD program of study designed for those who desire to help struggling teens working through issues unique to them as they attempt to safely navigate life's tough lessons. This video seminar can be viewed at our office. Please call (815) 485-2322 for more information.

Praying for your teen:

We encourage you to pray for your child daily. Contact others to pray with you. God understands your pain and He knows how you feel. Contact our prayer team for prayer.

>> A message from our prayer coordinator, Judy:

God's word is our weapon.  The battle for our children's lives is waged on our knees.  When we don't pray, it's like sitting on the sidelines watching our children in a war zone getting shot at from every angle.  When we do pray, we're in the battle alongside them, appropriating God's power on their behalf.

If we also declare the Word of God in our prayers, then we yield a powerful weapon against which no enemy can prevail.   God's word is "living and powerful" and sharper than any two-edged sword" and it pierces everything it touches. (Heb 4:12).  Taken from the book "The Power of a Praying Parent" by Stormie Omartian.

 

 

quotes from our parents:

"If I listened to my friends and co-workers instead of the advice from HOPE for Families, I know for a fact I would not have my daughter today."

"I wish House of Hope was available when my son desperately needed help. We had no where to turn, no support during our time of crisis."

"She was not the same teen who walked into your office as when she walked out.  Thank you for what you do."

"Even though I do not attend HOPE for Families on a regular basis, the e-mails I receive from you show me that you really do care for me and my family."



parents...

Does you teen's behavior make you worry about their safety?
Does your teen have trouble at school?
Does your teen have mood swings that do not fit the situation?
Does your teen have a loss of interest in activities?
Is your teen secretive?
Is your teen involved with a gang?
Is your teen defiant?
Does your teen lack self-esteem and self-worth?
Is your teen using or experimenting with drugs or alcohol?
Does your teen have trouble with authority?
Has your teen had problems with the law?
Do you suspect your teen lies or is dishonest with you?
Do you suspect at times you have had money or other valuables taken from your home?
Are you concerned about your child's well being and their future?
Does your teen ever display violent behavior?
Is your teen manipulative and/or deceitful?
Is your teen verbally abusive?
Has your teen ever displayed any evidence of suicide ideation?



We have a video library
available to our parents and teens.