Iowa Family Counseling LLC

09/01/2026

Friday afternoon activities in Washington!

Join us for Movie Madness Friday, September, 4 from 1:45-3:10. This event is free and open to grades K-12th. No registration required. Scan the QR code to find out this months movie!
https://washington-ia.whofi.com/calendar/event/5661493?method=embed

08/31/2026

Wondering about the difference between a Section 504 Plan and an IEP? Both are legal documents designed to support students with disabilities, provide services at no cost to families, and help ensure equal access to education. However, a 504 Plan focuses on ensuring access to learning, while an IEP provides specialized instruction and services for students who meet specific eligibility criteria. Understanding these similarities and differences can help families advocate for the support that best meets their child's needs.

08/30/2026

Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and there’s no “right” way to grieve. Whether you’re grieving a recent loss or carrying grief from years ago, you don’t have to navigate it alone. 🤍

At Iowa Family Counseling, Christine Grothe provides specialized care for individuals navigating grief and loss, offering a compassionate, supportive space to process what comes next.

If you or someone you know could benefit from grief-focused support, referrals are welcome.

08/29/2026

Love junk journaling! Check out this upcoming free class!

Junk journaling is a low-pressure opportunity to explore creative self-expression in recovery. Join Terri Wood, Peer Recovery Specialist, for all 3 sessions, or drop in when you can! Materials are provided, but feel free to bring any items you’d like to include in your journal: scraps of paper, receipts, stickers, anything you’d like. No registration required. Contact Terri with questions: (319) 440-4491 or [email protected]

08/27/2026

you have questions about the new school discipline bill signed into law this summer... we have answers.

follow this link to learn more about how this bill could impact your child with disabilities education and what their rights to education still are:
https://disabilityrightsiowa.org/what-we-do/education/school-discipline/

ID: text reading "new special education law in Iowa. SF 2428: Discipline of Students who Cause Violent or Nonviolent Disruptions"

08/24/2026

We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate ARNP-PMHNP to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, including assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients across diverse populations.
This role is supported through a federal rural healthcare workforce initiative funded by CMS/HHS, designed to expand access to behavioral health services in underserved areas. Because of this support, the position includes recruitment incentives of up to $120,000 and requires a five‑year, full‑time, in‑person commitment to newly serving rural Iowa. This long‑term investment ensures continuity of care for the communities we serve and provides stability and growth for the provider joining our team. 💜

Apply for the Mental Health Prescriber job in Kalona, IA! Learn more about the job description, salary, and job details to see if you qualify on Indeed today.

08/20/2026

For some neurodivergent kids, a successful school day might include:

🎧 Noise-canceling headphones or a quieter space
🧍 Movement breaks or opportunities to move while learning
📋 Visual schedules and clear expectations
⏳ Extra processing time before answering or transitioning
✏️ Different ways to demonstrate what they know
🧸 Sensory tools or objects that help with regulation
💬 A trusted adult who understands how they communicate and cope

These supports aren’t about giving a child an unfair advantage. They’re about giving each child what they need to access learning and participate in a way that works for their brain.

And sometimes, what looks like “defiance,” “inattention,” or “not trying” may actually be a child communicating that something is too overwhelming, unpredictable, difficult, or exhausting.

As a new school year begins, let’s focus less on making kids fit the mold—and more on creating environments where different kinds of brains can thrive!

08/18/2026

Local back to school information!

08/18/2026

Back to school for the ! 💛🖤