Tutoring and Educational Services:
A LifeLine Program
LifeLine Learning Center provides affordable, individualized tutoring, study skills classes and educational services for children with academic needs. Tutors are licensed teachers with classroom experience skilled in motivating students and strengthening areas of academic difficulty. For more info, see the learning center website at www.lifelinelearning.com.
LifeLine counselors sometimes use pet-assisted therapy with selected children and adults. Our loving, accepting dogs help people feel safe and comfortable talking about feelings and troubling situations in their lives. These very special animals have been an invaluable asset to our program. Pet-assisted therapy dogs do not participate in sessions where someone is uncomfortable with dogs or the dog's presence is not an aid to the therapeutic process.
LifeLine Is Continuing to Grow!
Counseling position now available! Candidates must currently hold a Tennessee license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor or Licensed Psychologist with at least two years post licensure experience. More information
LIFELINES, our newsletter covers
timely topics, LifeLine happenings and upcoming events.
LifeLine Counselors
Licensed Psychologist-HSP
Licensed Professional Counselor-MHSP
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Megan Rapien LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
LifeLine Support Staff
Office Manager
Office Assistant
WELCOME!
Life's difficult challenges can be painful and overwhelming. LifeLine Counseling Center offers a safe, confidential place where barriers that interfere with joy, relationships and life can be addressed.
We put you at the center of a caring therapeutic relationship where you can feel free to explore feelings, examine life experiences and develop strategies for change.
LifeLine counselors are compassionate and spiritually grounded. They are highly trained, licensed professionals with advanced degrees providing assistance to individuals, children, couples and families. Their collective experience includes teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs and service as directors and administrators of clinical programs.
LifeLine is a faith-based organization offering counseling and classes designed to enrich the lives of adults and children. We serve both the Christian community and those without a church affiliation.
Most insurance, bankcards and medical savings/flexible spending account cards are accepted. We offer daytime, evening and Saturday appointments.
2010 Calendar of Classes and Events
LIFELINE NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS!
Blount County Schools Employee Fair
July 23th - LifeLIne Counseling Center and LifeLine Learning Center will be at the annual Blount County Employee Fair at Heritage High School from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Don't miss our booth! Come learn more about LifeLine and meet our counselors, support staff and Tom Denkinger, one of our learning center instructors and a great mentor for children. There will be plenty of give-a-aways including two $50 Target gift certificates!
The Friendship Club
FUN! FUN! FUN! Everyone had a great time at The Friendship Club! The Friendship Club gives children the opportunity to gain social skills and develop social confidence with peers and adults. Pictured are children practicing their social skills through the use of puppets. See a slideshow and learn more!
Angels Among Us: A Seminar for Caregivers
LifeLine's Megan Rapien LCSW responds to a question in the Angels Among Us seminar addressing the special needs and important role of caregivers for adults with dementia/cognitive impairment. Joseph Kennedy MD, geriatric psychiatrist, was her co-presenter. A large group was in attendance at The Cokesbury Methodist Center in Knoxville.
Forgiveness Class: Cokesbury United Methodist Singles Summer Study
Sunday, July 18, 5:30-7:30 pm at the Cokesbury United Methodist North Campus
Dr. Joy Carroll will present a class giving support and direction for those wanting to move beyond the pain of wounds and hurts from the past. Topics include the forgiveness process, knowing how and who to forgive, and forgiving the unforgiveable. To register and for more information, contact the director of Cokesbury Singles Programming at jgaertner@cclive.org or (865) 246-0416. More information
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