Hope Psychological Services

For I know the plans I have for you...plans to prosper you and not to harm you ...
plans to give you hope and a future.             
                                                                                              Jer 29:11

Counseling through a Christian lens!

At HOPE, a variety of psychological services are provided to individuals, couples, families, organizations, and companies with a Christian perspective. 

Something to Consider:

"Given that research shows that adolescents want close relationships with adults in their lives, particularly family, and enjoy eating family meals, parents and adolescents should be encouraged to have regular meals together and use this time to communicate."   Journal of Family Psychology, Vol.24, N.3,p.268.

Do you like to eat? Do your children like to eat? Yet many families rarely eat meals together these days. We wake up at different times, and often scramble to rush out because we chose to catch a few extra winks! And dinner?? Joey is at a soccer game, and Suzy is working on a school project with friends. Mom's caught in rush hour traffic, Dad's got to work late.

Past research studies have show a positive correlation between number of meals together with increased nutritional intake of youths. Research has also indicated that family meals reduce high-risk behaviors such as eating disorders and substance abuse. New research is now revealing that families that make dinners a priority may enhance parent-child communication which ultimately promotes healthy adolescent development. This is especially important during the middle school years as the stage is being set for high school years, when good, open lines of communication are so essential. See if during these summer months you can corral the family together for a few more family meals, and make an investment in your families future.

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HOPE has offices in Lexington and Marlborough, MA. 
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