Love of a Father

Crystal Renaud Day, MAPC From as young as the age of 8, I can remember being on a search for love. That may sound kind of odd because why would an 8-year-old be searching for love? But, for me, I was searching for the love of a father. I grew up the youngest in my...

What is Hope

Rachel Nagy MA, LPC, NCC One of the very first things I noticed about Gateway of Hope is the word “Hope” inscribed everywhere. It made me stop and wonder exactly what Hope meant to me and what it means to the women who come to see me. I began to examine Hope, really...

How to Nourish the Mind

In a few short days I will be leading a group of 38 students and parents on an international trip of a lifetime. We will visit seven major cities in twelve days: London, Paris, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento and the Island of Capri. Needless to say, we are all...

11 Tips for Dealing with Holiday Grief

The lyrics from a famous Christmas song suggest December and Christmas as the most wonderful time of the year. Yet for women who are grieving, the holidays represent fresh sorrow. They do not feel joy nor do they want to find enjoyment at such a difficult time. How do...