From the time we have barely begun Kindergarten, we are introduced to the one question that will follow us most of our youth: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” In Kindergarten, the answer was so easy. No one judged it. No one had opinions about it. It was just accepted. As we get older, the answer becomes more complicated and harder to answer. The possibilities begin to filter down. Opinions from those we trust are inserted into our thought process. Then, suddenly, w

By Caleb Green, LIMHP (Mental Health Reflections, October 2025) The self-care industry in America easily clears one hundred billion dollars. It’s an enormous and ever-growing market—one that’s hard to even define. What exactly counts as self-care? Skincare? Daily coffee Concert tickets? Or a weekend away? Yet, despite its size, when I ask American adults about self-care, the most common answer I hear is, “I don’t really do anything.” This leads me to two possible conclusions:

October is held in observation of domestic violence. This topic is often riddled with statistics, buzzwords, and stories that paint a picture that is valid—though it is not the picture I wish to discuss today.I wish to visit the space where the idea of being a man meets this topic. Being a man is often defined as being a protector and provider—the one who puts food on the table and fights off the intruder at 2 a.m. to protect the family. This sentiment of “provide and protec

Depression touches nearly every corner of human experience — from those who battle it daily to those navigating life transitions that leave them wondering who they were and how they once functioned “normally.”

This April is counseling awareness month - Nebraska Counseling Association (NCA) & Governor Jim Pillen

As we observe this month for Domestic Violence Awareness, we wanted to bring to light some of the victims who receive less awareness with...

“Wisest is he who knows he knows not.” -Socrates I originally intended on writing this on New Years Eve as that would have marked 6...

COR Therapeutic Services, LLC has had the privilege to participate in our local National Night Out for the last three years. This event...

It’s back to school time for most families. The new school year can be exciting and sometimes a stressful time for parents and children. ...

With school starting soon, many kids and parents may be worried about how the school year will go. Many kids maybe dreading the start of...

Three of COR’s Service Providers had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Conference on Crimes Against Women (CCAW). The CCAW covers many...

In April, COR employees and family enjoyed a Sunday volunteering at S.M.I.L.E. Inc. south of Battle Creek, Ne. It was a fun time had by...

COR Therapeutic Services is made up of over forty amazing, empathetic, and intelligent mental health and family services providers....

We are Family Services Specialists, and we believe in keeping families together. We are often viewed as glorified babysitters but, we are...

Michelle Claussen, a therapist with COR Therapeutic, writes about the importance of Self-Care.

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude....

Abbie Rowley, LIMHP, PLADC discusses mental and physical health associated with adjusting to the time change.

…The 1 in 4 women who experience domestic violence in their lifetime. The mother, the sister, the daughter, the friend. The 1 in 9 men...

To love yourself is to accept yourself wholly, deeply and without judgement. When we learn to love and accept ourselves, we become more...

The concept of self-care appears to be self-explanatory given the definition is in its name. It just means taking care of ourselves,...