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- Lena Pope Counseling in Roanoke
Lena Pope is welcoming counseling clients at our new Roanoke office in Denton County and we have some immediate availability.… Read more: Lena Pope Counseling in Roanoke - We All Need a Little Help Sometimes
“I hate you, and I hate it here!!” So many parents and caregivers can relate to that feeling that something… Read more: We All Need a Little Help Sometimes - Ashley Barnes joins MaryAnn Means-Dufrene on the Collective Growth Podcast: Inner Work.Lena Pope CEO, Ashley Barnes Ph.D., recently joined MaryAnn Means-Dufrene to discuss her personal growth as a leader. Ashley shares,… Read more: Ashley Barnes joins MaryAnn Means-Dufrene on the Collective Growth Podcast: Inner Work.
- The Power of Male Friendships and VulnerabilityPower and vulnerability might appear to be opposites, but we know life is more often both instead of one or… Read more: The Power of Male Friendships and Vulnerability
- Supporting Your Teen’s Mental HealthAdolescence is a time of change—emotionally, physically, and socially. If you’re a caregiver to a teenager, you’ve likely noticed that… Read more: Supporting Your Teen’s Mental Health
- Empowering Through Expertise: The Impact of Trauma-Informed TrainingI’d like to take a moment to thank our generous donors who share in our belief that everyone in our… Read more: Empowering Through Expertise: The Impact of Trauma-Informed Training
- How Managing Emotions Can Be Self CareSelf-care is an important aspect of mental health and healthy development in children. At Lena Pope, we believe there are… Read more: How Managing Emotions Can Be Self Care
- Building Strong, Healthy RelationshipsHaving healthy relationships is an important part of life and has a significant impact on our health and well-being. Healthy… Read more: Building Strong, Healthy Relationships
- How well do you and your teen know each other?Communicating with your teenager is not always easy. Finding the time to have a face-to-face conversation – without phones, activities,… Read more: How well do you and your teen know each other?
- Creating A Sense of Belonging and ConnectionHave you ever felt like the kids in your life don’t hear anything you say? Or have you heard a… Read more: Creating A Sense of Belonging and Connection
- Strengthening Families Strengthens CommunitiesFor the past 94 years, Lena Pope has seen the ripple effect of equipping children and their families with resources… Read more: Strengthening Families Strengthens Communities
- When is behavior considered risky or problematic?Supporting families through difficult behavioral challenges Many kids struggle with impulse control, thinking through consequences, or knowing how to set… Read more: When is behavior considered risky or problematic?
- My Internship at Lena PopeLena Pope has always had a presence in my family. Lena Pope was involved with interventions that supported my mom when she was a teenager, my mom taught at Chapel… Read more: My Internship at Lena Pope
- Our Vision: Strategic Problem SolvingThroughout the years, strategic problem-solving skills have played a crucial role in helping youth and their families develop the resilience… Read more: Our Vision: Strategic Problem Solving
- Our Vision: Effective CommunicationEffective communication is essential to building a strong foundation for children and their families. It is through open, honest, and… Read more: Our Vision: Effective Communication
- Our Vision: Emotional IntelligenceEach day, the caring staff and teachers at Lena Pope’s Early Learning Center (ELC) are fostering the development of meaningful… Read more: Our Vision: Emotional Intelligence
- Our Vision: Meaningful RelationshipsAs we navigate through the rhythms of life, we’re reminded of growth, renewal, and the profound significance of the connections… Read more: Our Vision: Meaningful Relationships
- What is Sensory Play?At Lena Pope, we love sensory play, but what is it? Sensory play is any activity that engages your 5… Read more: What is Sensory Play?
- Creating New Patterns with Boys and Video GamesHave you ever told a young boy it’s time to turn off his video game and he responds with anger… Read more: Creating New Patterns with Boys and Video Games
- When May Feels OverwhelmingTeaching kids (and yourself) important skills for handling stress. May is a month filled with lots of celebrations, milestones, transitions,… Read more: When May Feels Overwhelming
- The Path to HealingYOU are truly helping our community thrive. I have seen the effect quality, compassionate care has on individuals, families, and… Read more: The Path to Healing
- Discover the Benefits of Reading TogetherSchools across the nation are celebrating National Reading Month this March. At Lena Pope, we know reading is important for… Read more: Discover the Benefits of Reading Together
- Helping Teens Thrive Through Meaningful RelationshipsHealthy, meaningful relationships are an important part of life for adults, teens, and children. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month,… Read more: Helping Teens Thrive Through Meaningful Relationships
- Every Child has Potential and PromiseAt Lena Pope we believe children have tremendous potential and promise. This is true for every child — including children who show… Read more: Every Child has Potential and Promise
- How to Navigate the Holidays When Things Feel ToughThe holidays can bring feelings of joy, merriment, and excitement. But many people experience increased anxiety, stress, and loneliness during… Read more: How to Navigate the Holidays When Things Feel Tough
- Insights after 50 years from Shnease Webb, COO EmeritusFrom the very beginning, Mrs. Lena Pope involved her community in her mission to support children and families. You have… Read more: Insights after 50 years from Shnease Webb, COO Emeritus
- Second Lena Pope Early Learning Center in Fort Worth Earns National NAEYC AccreditationLena Pope’s Early Learning Center, which serves children ages six weeks to five years and is located on the Fort… Read more: Second Lena Pope Early Learning Center in Fort Worth Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
- Prevent CyberbullyingWhen talking with Imelda De La Cruz, LCSW, Family Therapist, about cyberbullying and what skills we can teach kids she… Read more: Prevent Cyberbullying
- You can help someone feel less alone“There is a misconception that if you ask someone if they are considering suicide then your question will put the… Read more: You can help someone feel less alone
- Robert Ramirez Appointed Chief Operating OfficerLena Pope, a nonprofit organization with a 93-year history of improving the lives of children and families in Tarrant County,… Read more: Robert Ramirez Appointed Chief Operating Officer
- Jennifer Carpenter Appointed as Chief Program OfficerLena Pope, a nonprofit organization with a 93-year history of improving the lives of children and families in Tarrant County,… Read more: Jennifer Carpenter Appointed as Chief Program Officer
- Heading Back to School as a TeamLast year, our therapists heard a lot of teens saying they are feeling increased pressure academically and saw many experiencing… Read more: Heading Back to School as a Team
- Meet Our Director of Counseling ServicesLena Pope’s Director of Counseling Services may be new to her role, but she’s definitely not new to the organization.… Read more: Meet Our Director of Counseling Services
- Feelings Need to be Felt, Not Fixed“I think a lot of men wish there were times when we weren’t told to suck it up. We want… Read more: Feelings Need to be Felt, Not Fixed
- Shnease Webb Celebrates 50 Years at Lena PopeShnease Webb, Chief Operating Officer, celebrates 50 years of service at Lena Pope. Lena Pope is a nonprofit with a… Read more: Shnease Webb Celebrates 50 Years at Lena Pope
- Lena Pope Early Learning Centers Voted Best Of Child Care Again!We’re passionate about equipping children and families with a strong foundation for future success through our two Early Learning Centers.… Read more: Lena Pope Early Learning Centers Voted Best Of Child Care Again!
- Challenges & Encouragement Work TogetherMay is Mental Health Month so we asked our family therapists what they’ve been talking about with kids and families. Julie… Read more: Challenges & Encouragement Work Together
- Beautiful Futures are Possible“We delight in the butterfly but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” – Maya… Read more: Beautiful Futures are Possible
- Nathan’s StoryA Word from Ashley Ashley Elgin, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer Growing up is hard. But for adolescents today, growing up… Read more: Nathan’s Story
- New Year, New You?This time of year there is a lot of talk about resolutions and more of a focus on the things… Read more: New Year, New You?
- It’s Poinsettia Time Again!We’re excited to share that Calloway’s Nursery will be donating 10% of poinsettia purchases at all Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston-area locations… Read more: It’s Poinsettia Time Again!
- Bullying Prevention Starts with You“Bullying is real. It’s on every campus. It’s really important we don’t dismiss how serious it is. We must be… Read more: Bullying Prevention Starts with You
- Intentional Parenting as a Preventative Measure“I will never forget when I was in the second grade and my dad said to me ‘I’m still learning… Read more: Intentional Parenting as a Preventative Measure
- Managing After School MeltdownsHas your child ever come home from school and it seems like out of nowhere they have a giant meltdown?… Read more: Managing After School Meltdowns
- Summer Learning: Sensory PlayYou’ve seen it: the look on a child’s face when they experience something new. Nothing beats that expression of discovery… Read more: Summer Learning: Sensory Play
- Moving Up: Managing the TransitionChange, transition, next chapter, new beginning – whatever phrase you use to describe them, transitions are a normal, healthy part… Read more: Moving Up: Managing the Transition
- April is Child Abuse Prevention MonthAt Lena Pope, we believe in prevention and early intervention services that give children and families the skills they need… Read more: April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
- What is JJAEP?Tarrant County Juvenile Services has contracted with Lena Pope for the past 21 years to provide behavioral and therapeutic interventions… Read more: What is JJAEP?
- Remembering Asako Cosby and Honoring Her LegacyAll of us at Lena Pope are heartbroken at the passing of Asako Cosby. We are grateful to have known… Read more: Remembering Asako Cosby and Honoring Her Legacy
- Self-care: Essential for kids and adultsGood mental health doesn’t always come naturally, especially when you’re growing up in the middle of a pandemic. But with… Read more: Self-care: Essential for kids and adults
- Tax-wise year-end giving strategiesMake a charitable IRA DistributionIf you are age 70½ or older, you and your spouse can each direct up to… Read more: Tax-wise year-end giving strategies
- Preparing your kids for the holiday seasonBelieve it or not, the holiday season is right around the corner! For many, this time of year is filled… Read more: Preparing your kids for the holiday season
- Back to School: Taking Care of Our Kids’ Mental HealthWhile going back to in-person learning may finally seem normal, it’s anything but after a long year of uncertainty and… Read more: Back to School: Taking Care of Our Kids’ Mental Health
- DFW Restaurant Week 202124 of Tarrant County’s finest restaurants are participating in the 2021 DFW Restaurant Week, which kicks off on August 6… Read more: DFW Restaurant Week 2021
- Building Family ConnectionKids crave connection and belonging. When they feel supported and loved by their parents, they are on top of the… Read more: Building Family Connection
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ted BlevinsLena Pope joins many in the Fort Worth community in grief at the loss of an exceptional leader, mentor, and friend: William… Read more: Honoring the Life and Legacy of Ted Blevins
- Naomi Osaka’s message is clear: It’s OK to make our mental health a priorityNaomi Osaka’s bold decision to withdraw from the French Open and focus on her mental health has sent a clear… Read more: Naomi Osaka’s message is clear: It’s OK to make our mental health a priority
- Lena Pope Women InspireMarch is Women’s History Month and there are so many women who have inspired us at Lena Pope and have… Read more: Lena Pope Women Inspire
- ONE YEAR LATER: THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTHYour investments in children through Lena Pope are more important today than they were a year ago. Lena Pope’s services… Read more: ONE YEAR LATER: THE STATE OF CHILDREN’S MENTAL HEALTH
- Cathy R. Sheffield Appointed Chief Advancement OfficerLena Pope, a nonprofit organization with a 90-year history of improving the lives of Tarrant County children, has appointed Cathy… Read more: Cathy R. Sheffield Appointed Chief Advancement Officer
- Lena Pope Early Learning Center Earns National NAEYC AccreditationProgram recognized among the top two percent in Texas and 10 percent in the nation by earning accreditation FORT WORTH,… Read more: Lena Pope Early Learning Center Earns National NAEYC Accreditation
- Donor Spotlight: Blue Mesa Southwest GrillFor nearly 8 decades, Lena Pope’s mission has remained the same: to create hope, happiness and success for children. Thanks… Read more: Donor Spotlight: Blue Mesa Southwest Grill
- Taming Temper Tantrums: A Conscious ApproachMy child is throwing a tantrum and I don’t know what to do! Have you ever said that to yourself… Read more: Taming Temper Tantrums: A Conscious Approach
- It’s Time to Rethink Story Time: Follow These Tips to Raise Eager ReadersReading aloud to children is one of the single most important things a parent can do to ensure their child’s… Read more: It’s Time to Rethink Story Time: Follow These Tips to Raise Eager Readers
- Year-End Giving: Choose Your Charities WiselyAll you have to do is check the mail during the last two months of the year, and it’s easy… Read more: Year-End Giving: Choose Your Charities Wisely
- The Perks of Pet OwnershipFamilies with pets already know how much fun and enjoyment they bring to the household. But what some parents may… Read more: The Perks of Pet Ownership
