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Hi Brenda,
This time of year is filled with much excitement, joy, and creating memories. Folks just seem to be more kind during the holidays. We hope the articles and resources provided below will be helpful during this time of year.
As we move into colder months a feeling of change is inevitable. Seasons of change are what we all experience, some much greater than others. While the holidays are meant to be joyful and exciting, we are proud to be here for those experiencing a difficult season in their lives.
We are so grateful to you and the Texoma community for supporting our life-changing work.
Wishing you and yours a blessed holiday season!
With Gratitude,
Brenda Hayward
Executive Director
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Child & Family Guidance Center
804 E Pecan Grove
Sherman, TX 75090
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CFGC Licensed Training Academy Continues to Grow!
CFGC is pleased to announce that clinician Rachel Carey has earned her advanced clinical supervisor certification to become a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC S). Rachel began her career at CFGC as a field intern and was in the first group of LPC Associates in the Licensed Training Academy in 2013. Rachel joins CFGC's three other clinical supervisors, Loren Hervey, Ashley Hinson, and John Trader who currently supervise a team of 12 master-level interns and provisionally licensed associates.
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Welcome New Licensed Training Academy
Interns and Associates
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Sandreonia Sluder, LMFT Associate | |
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Sandreonia is a United States Air Force veteran who graduated from Texas Woman’s University with her BS in Family Studies and MS in Marriage and Family Therapy. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate earning 3,000 individual and relational hours at CFGC.
Sandreonia would like to continue to work with individuals and families using experiential and mindfulness techniques to assist in navigating life stressors, generational trauma, and going through the various stages of life. Sandreonia enjoys family time with her husband and two children, finding new music, and going on adventures.
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Kevin Strickland, Field Intern | |
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Kevin is working on an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the University of the Cumberlands. Once he graduates, he plans on being trained and certified in EMDR.
Kevin has a long-term goal of becoming fluent in Spanish and is slowly making progress.
He has two cats and enjoys reading fantasy books and playing board games, video games, and pickleball with friends.
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Brandee Evans, Field Intern | |
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Brandee is a master’s-level graduate in psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where she graduated at the top of her class.
Driven by a passion for helping others reach their true potential and overcome personal obstacles, Brandee is now pursuing a dual master’s degree in counseling with an LMFT and LPC focus at Lamar University.
In her free time, Brandee enjoys spending quality moments with my family, which includes watching horror movie marathons, experimenting with new recipes, listening to music, and shopping.
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Lauren Hildebrand, Field Intern | |
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Lauren is at CFGC through the Southeastern Oklahoma State University counseling program where she is working on a MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Lauren is expected to graduate with her masters in December of 2025. Lauren would like to work with women, adolescents, and families focusing on CBT and Solution-Focused techniques. She has a passion for mental health awareness, and for helping others.
Lauren enjoys spending time outdoors, spending time with family/friends, playing sports, listening to live music, and playing guitar.
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Boys & Girls Club of America, December 2022 | Teaching Kids Kindness Through the Holidays & Beyond | Equip your kids to thrive in the digital world! Discover practical tips for online safety, protecting their privacy, and recognizing cyberbullying in this must-read guide for parents. | |  |
Wellspring Center for Prevention, May 2024 | |
Strategies for Teaching
Kids About Online Safety
| Teach your kids empathy this holiday season with 3 simple tips to foster kindness, compassion, and understanding — skills they'll carry for a lifetime. | | |
Please join us!
Walmart Christmas Gift Card Campaign ends 12.16.24
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The Child & Family Guidance Center will be providing Walmart gift cards to our neediest families this holiday season. If you would like to donate gift cards, or funds to purchase gift cards, in increments of $25 and up, we would be extremely grateful. This year has been so hard for our families to make ends meet.
Click the button below to make a donation through our website. Please be sure to specify that you would like the money to go towards the purchase of a gift card for a family in need.
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Exciting plans are underway! The event will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Texoma Event Center.
Presented by
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HopeAnda's Corner
Spreading Smiles & Hope!
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HopeAnda: Our Ambassador of Hope
HopeAnda, our beloved panda mascot, embodies joy and resilience at the Child & Family Guidance Center of Texoma. With her fluffy fur and endless optimism, she brings comfort and encouragement to children and families in need.
In "HopeAnda's Corner: Spreading Smiles & Hope!", we share snapshots of her adventures, showcasing the joy she brings to our community. Join us in following HopeAnda's journey as she spreads smiles and hope wherever she goes.
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Thank you Grayson County District Attorney, Brett Smith, for serving our community since 2018! | |
Thank you Bob and Blake Utter for being our 2025 Starfish Benefit Presenting Sponsor!
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Our children love HopeAnda! | |
The holiday season reminds us that the greatest gifts we can give are kindness, love, and a listening ear. May your days be merry and bright, and may you always find warmth in the hearts of those around you. | |
CFGC extends our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our stakeholders for your ongoing support! | | | | |
