Raising Generations

Nayla Festa shares tips on how teens can set up rhythms in their lives to remain healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. Nayla is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in trauma work, such as EMDR and DBT, with third culture adolescents and families. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary and loves volunteering for Cherry Creek Pres. Her clinical experience comes from her years of work at a child and family community mental health center. She also has years of experience from non-profit work for kids experiencing parental loss. Most importantly, Nayla loves God and loves others.

The following was recorded at our 2019 Parent Session. Pastor Chris shares with us how the culture is impacting us a church, as families, and as individuals. How has society snuck into the way we view the world, the way we set our values, priorities, and goals? And how can we filter this knowledge to intentionally make think about and make decisions that puts God at the center of all we do. This The Time Is Now: Raising Generations.

Barb Roberts has years of experience walking beside individuals and families – many who struggle with pain and loss and despair.  She is the Director of Caring Ministry at Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church.  She and her husband, Ken live in the Denver area. 

She is the author of two books – “Helping Those Who Hurt:  A Handbook for Caring and Crisis;” – and her latest book – “With Her Last Breath:  A Tale of Suicide and the Hope of Heaven.” 

Resources
Cherry Creek Pres. We are here for YOUR needs! 303-779-9909 

National Suicide Hotline – 800-273-8255 

Colorado Crisis Service – 844-493-8255 

Colorado Abuse Reporting – 844-CO-4-KIDS   co4kids.org 

The following was recorded at our 2018 Parent Session. Pastor Chris shares with us about the gift and the struggles with our technology. How can we understand and help our kids to use these tools in healthy ways and maintain real connection with our friends and neighbors?  This is The Time Is Now: Raising Generations. 

an Interview with Emmanuel Engulu, Denver Seminar Alumni and Christian educator

Welcome to The Time Is Now: Raising Generations. Over the next several Fridays we will be releasing a bonus episode from Pastor Chris Piehl. The following was recorded at our 2017 Parent Session. Pastor Chris shares with us how to engage your kids, tweens, and teens in tough conversations: faith, sexuality, expectations, violence, depression, and more. Let’s talk about how to create safe, open, and age-appropriate space for conversations with our kids. This is The Time Is Now: Raising Generations.

Amy interviews counselor Sue Hein about coping and thriving during Covid-19 shut down season, with tips that apply to any stressful season of life.