High School Resources

Charlotte

• Agape Christian Counseling, 704-849-0144, www.agapechristiancounseling.org
• Bareiter Counseling Center, 704-334-0524, www.bareitercc.com
• Carmel Baptist Counseling Group, 704-849-0686, https://carmelbaptist.org/counseling/
• Carolina Counseling Group, 704-752-8414, www.carolinas-counseling.com
• Grace and Love Christian Counseling, (417) 459-2282, www.graceandlovecc.com
• Lineberger Christian Counseling (male counselor), 704-565-9879,  https://www.linebergercounseling.com
• Southeast Pysch, 704-552-0116, www.southeastpsych.com
• The Renfrew Center (Eating Disorders), 877-367-3383, www.renfrewcenter.com

Matthews

• Carolina Family and Maternal Counseling, 980-533-5649, https://www.carolinafamilyandmaternalcounseling.com/  
• Flourish Family Counseling, www.flourishfamilycounseling.com
• Foundation Family Care, 704-575-9289, https://www.foundationfamilycare.com/about 
• Selah Counseling, www.selahcounselingnc.com

Monroe

• Agape Christian Counseling, 704-849-0144, www.agapechristiancounseling.org
• Union Baptist Church - Sherri McAteer, 704-980-8105 , http://unionbaptist.com/uba-counseling-ministry

• Robert C. Faucette, Ph. D., PLLC,  704-540-7525, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/robert-c-faucette-charlotte-nc/130605

• Jessica DeLing, Educational Specialist, Child and Family Development 704-542-0699 www.childandfamilydevelopment.com/about-us/

• Dr. Joy Granetz, Clinical Neuropsychologist drjoy@drjoygranetz.com 704-750-1602

• www.understood.org

  • “What Evaluation Testing Results Mean” by Amanda Morin

  • “FAQs About Evaluations for Learning and Attention Issues” by Amanda Morin

• Summit Ministries Resources

• 24 Resources for Children and Teens with Anxiety

• Less Fret, More Faith: An 11-Week Action Plan to Overcome Anxiety by Max Lucado

• Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick

• Overcoming Anxiety: Your Biblical Guide to Breaking Free from Fear and Worry by Mo Mydlo

• Turning Fear into Freedom by Dr. Chris McCarthy

• Treating Childhood and Adolescent Anxiety by Lebowitz and Omer

• Freeing Your Child From Anxiety by Dr. Tamar Chansky

• Sample of Scripture References to begin with

  • Proverbs 18:10

  • Philippians 4:6-7

  • 1 Peter 5:6-7

  • 2 Timothy 1:7

• Article on raising mentally healthy kids - https://www.inc.com/amy-morin/mentally-strong-kids-have-parents-who-refuse-to-do-these-13-things.html

• Paul Coughlin’s The Protectors - https://theprotectors.org/

• “When People Are Big and God is Small- Overcoming Peer Pressure” by Edward Welch

• National Suicide Prevention Hotline 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Focus on the Family Resource

The Search for Significance, by Robert S. McGee

Middle School Resources - prepared by S. McCollum, Liberty University, MCA Guidance Intern

High School Resources - prepared by S. McCollum, Liberty University, MCA Guidance Intern

• “The Parents Guide to Educational Technology” by Kerry Gallagher

• “The Tech-Wise Family” by Andy Crouch

• "Dare to be different: Ten reasons why parents should offer the gift of a smartphone-free childhood" by S.J. Dahlstrom 

• "Engage: Five Practical Lessons for Raising Your Kids in a Social Media Generation" - Video Bible Study by Kirk Cameron on Right Now Media

• "Ten Tips for Parenting the Smartphone Generation" by Gregory L. Jantz, PhD

• Focus on the Family (Parenting)

• The Single Parent by Linda Jacobs

• ThoughtCo.com “When Your Christian Teens Start Dating” by Kelli Mahoney

• The Dangers of Vaping by Danny McDowell

• Virginia Tech Study Skills
  • Self-evaluation
  • Time management
  • Concentration
  • Suggestions for motivation
  • Test-taking strategies
  • Writing papers
• Auburn University WISE Study Habits
• Connections Academy Effective Study Skills
• Johns Hopkins University Student Assistance Program - School Life Balance 
• Elite Educational Institute - A Guide to Achieving a Healthier School-Life Balance 

Free SAT/ACT Test Preparation:

• The College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC) is offering comprehensive FREE test prep courses for the SAT and ACT. CFNC Test Prep features easy-to-use tutorials, interactive practice sessions that dynamically adapt to each student’s ability level, and a vocabulary builder that contains 2,000 words. Whether students have a week or a year until the test, this section of the site helps reinforce their academic skills and build their confidence as they approach test day. For more information, please visit https://www1.cfnc.org/Plan/For_College/_default.aspx and click on 'College Test Prep' in the middle of the page. 
• Students can also visit http://www.actstudent.org/testprep/ for ACT test prep and for http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice SAT test prep. 
• Kaplan Test Prep also has free practice tests (with score reviews) for the ACT, SAT, and PSAT here.
• College Board and Khan Academy have teamed up to offer free practice resources for the new SAT here. These resources are designed to meet you where you are and to help you where you need it. You will have access to interactive practice, instant feedback, and more.
• Varsity Tutors is a website that offers FREE learning tools and practice tests for the SAT, PSAT, ACT, ASVAB and more. This website is a comprehensive suite of completely free practice tests, digital flashcards, and questions-of-the-day for standardized tests and academic subjects of all levels. Learn more here: http://www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests.
• SOPHIA offers free ACT test preparation here: https://www.sophia.org/preparing-for-college/act-test-preparation

Other Resources:

• ePrep – this is our favorite online prep course. We offer this course here at MCA as a semester elective for juniors and seniors. It can also be purchased for families to use. The website is www.eprep.com.
•  UNC Charlotte's ACT and SAT Exam Prep Courses:In partnership with The Princeton Review, UNC Charlotte's Extended Academic Programs offers the ACT and SAT exam prep courses at a discounted rate! Online and classroom formats are available that provide critical test-taking techniques, realistic testing practice with proctored exams, and drills/homework assignments to practice outside class. http://continuinged.uncc.edu/contentManagement.do?method=load&code=CM000008.
• Benthall Test Prep offers personal and group test preparation: https://benthalltestprep.com/
• Briarcliff Hall offers in person one-on-one test preparation for both the SAT and the ACT as well as one-on-one Skype sessions. http://www.briarcliffhall.com/
• Heidi Wright (private tutor in Charlotte): http://prepwright.com/
• Crafting Scholars offers in-person one-on-one test preparation for both the SAT and the ACT using a curriculum that is customized for each student. http://craftingscholars.com/
• The Hitchhiker’s Guide to College This test prep provider offers small group or one-on-one guidance for both the SAT and the ACT, as well as live online tutoring. http://www.hitchhikersguide2college.com/

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