Marriage counseling that Heals in Lufkin, TX. Restore Your Relationship.

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Lufkin is a gem in the wonderful eastern region in the great state of Texas that features plenty of activities for children, teenagers, and adult family members. Sheldon Lake State Park is one example of a welcoming location, complete with fishing, wildlife observation, active discovery classes, and an Environmental Learning Center for children and teenagers.¹ Follow up on the great natural setting of this area with a trip to the Forestry Museum that allows everyone the chance to take part in hands-on exhibits that promise to be entertaining as well as informative. Fans of the performing arts should go to the classic Cherokee Civic Theatre, which routinely offers live performances and engaging, family-friendly shows like Seussical.

Marriage and Couples Mental Health in Lufkin

For couples who have separated or divorced, the emotional trauma can be significant, especially for children. Putting Kids First offers co-parenting classes that help former couples put aside any differences and focus on being emotionally supportive for their children. The skills acquired in the course allow adults to maintain an effective working relationship that facilitates a nurturing and non-threatening home environment. Additionally, children learn how to function in separate households, how to handle conflict appropriately and how to express their feelings and emotions to their parents in a healthy manner. Call 888-300-4707 for more details.²

The Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas provides area families with a number of quality educational and recreational programs that help kids realize their full potential. Athletic programs teach kids teamwork and communication skills. The club's leadership program further helps children develop time managements skills, public speaking skills and leadership skills.³ For children under the age of three, programs are available at the Burke Center. The center's Early Childhood Intervention Program includes occupational and physical therapy services, nutritional education, cognitive development exercises and many other services to address the needs of children with developmental delays. Call the Burke Center at 936-634-4703 for more information.⁴

Family Services and Assistance Programs

Financial difficulties, homelessness, and marital troubles are just a few reasons why families may need support services. In these situations, families can turn to Buckner Family Place for the assistance they need to get back on their feet. Buckner operates a transitional living facility for single parent families who are struggling to maintain an independent residence. Financial assistance and case management services ensure parents have the tools they need to reduce anxiety and stress and return to self-sufficiency. Educational programs for parents, including life skills classes and budget trainings, improve family functioning. For more information about these services, contact Buckner Family Place at 936-637-3300.⁵

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References

1. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. (2017). Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center. Retrieved from http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/sheldon-lake.
2. Putting Kids First. (2016). Online Co-Parenting Classes. Retrieved from http://puttingkidsfirst.org/online-co-parenting-classes.html.
3. Boys and Girls Club of Deep East Texas. (2017). Homepage. Retrieved from http://www.bgcdet.org/.
4. Burke Center. (2005). Early Childhood Intervention Program. Retrieved from http://www.burke-center.org/eci.asp.
5. Buckner Family Place. (2017). Our Work. Retrieved from http://www.buckner.org/our-work/lufkin/.

Lufkin is located in Angelina County, Texas. It has a land area of 34.19 square miles and a water area of 0.27 square miles.  The population of Lufkin is 36,333 people with 13,114 households and a median annual income of $39,890. .

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Counseling in this region can be difficult to afford for many people without insurance. Most people in Lufkin are not able to commit to a weekly therapy session without proper budgeting. The good news is that counselors in Lufkin may offer sliding scale fees or low cost options. Insurance may cover your sessions as well. Talk to your therapist to learn more. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Lufkin public health department.