Join us in celebrating National Social Work Month: Social Workers are Essential and honoring our social workers at Encompass and our family of ministries. Every single day, social workers make invaluable contributions in our communities—even more so this past year as our nation has faced the coronavirus pandemic. A social worker’s training gives them the ability to meet people where they are, build trust and find solutions together. They see each child, adult and family as va

Today’s mental health minute is a getting-to-know-you exercise. It’s a go-to for initial visits with youth for Shawn Pedani, LISW-S, Director of Regional Services for Encompass Christian Counseling and Encourage Foster Care. All you need is a piece of blank paper (standard copy paper or notebook paper will do) and something to draw with (crayon, pen, marker, etc.). Step 1: Take a piece of paper and fold it in half so you have four separate areas. Step 2: On the front, draw h

Encompass Christian Counseling and our family of ministries is a social work agency. We believe in wrapping our clients with faith, love, relevant tools and supportive services to help them experience their worth in Christ and lead their best lives. We are deeply grateful for the countless contributions of our agency’s social workers throughout the year and acknowledge them especially this month in observance of National Social Work Month. Each social worker’s day looks a lit