Life Connections

12/31/2025

As a new year begins, we are reminded that fresh starts do not require perfection. They begin with hope, resilience, and the courage to keep moving forward one step at a time.

At Life Connections, we believe growth happens through connection, support, and compassion. Whether this year brings excitement, uncertainty, or healing, you do not have to navigate it alone. Every small effort matters, and every step forward counts.

May this new year be filled with moments of strength, understanding, and renewed confidence for individuals and families across our communities. Hope is not something you have to find all at once. Sometimes it begins simply by showing up.

Learn more about how we support children, teens, and families at www.life-connections.org

12/29/2025

As the year comes to a close, we take a moment to reflect on the growth, resilience, and progress we have seen across Iowa communities.

This year, families showed up for one another, children built new skills, and individuals took meaningful steps toward emotional and behavioral wellbeing. Through collaboration with schools, providers, and local partners, support reached more people where it mattered most.

At Life Connections, we are honored to walk alongside Iowa families as they strengthen relationships, overcome challenges, and create lasting change. Every conversation, every breakthrough, and every small step forward is part of a bigger story of hope.

Thank you to the families, schools, and communities who trusted us this year. We look forward to continuing this work together in the year ahead.

12/17/2025

12/12/2025

At Life Connections, we believe mental health care should feel supportive, personalized, and accessible. Our licensed therapists provide evidence based therapy for children, teens, and families across Iowa. Whether someone is navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, we meet each person where they are with care that works.

We offer a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness based strategies, and more, all designed to help individuals build coping skills, strengthen relationships, and improve overall emotional wellbeing.

If you or someone you care about is ready to take the next step in their mental health journey, we are here to help.

To learn more about our mental health therapy services, visit www.life-connections.org/mental-health-therapy

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12/10/2025

Today on Human Rights Day, we recognize that mental health is not a privilege. It is a human right. Every person deserves access to care that supports emotional wellbeing, strengthens families, and builds healthier communities.

At Life Connections, we believe that children, teens, and families should never have to struggle alone or face barriers when seeking support. Access to mental health services can shape futures, improve school and home life, and give individuals the tools they need to grow, heal, and thrive.

As we honor Human Rights Day, we reaffirm our commitment to meeting families where they are, providing compassionate care across Iowa, and advocating for a world where everyone can receive the help they deserve.

12/04/2025

Counseling for stress and trauma related to substance use

Substance use affects more than physical health. It often brings emotional strain, anxiety, family conflict, and trauma that can be difficult to navigate alone. At Life Connections, our licensed providers offer compassionate counseling to help individuals and families understand the impact of substance stressors and begin the process of healing.

Our approach focuses on building emotional strength, improving communication, and creating healthy coping strategies. Whether a loved one is struggling or you are working through challenges of your own, our team is here to listen, support, and guide you toward stability and peace.

Small steps can lead to meaningful change. You do not have to carry it by yourself. Life Connections is here to help you move forward with clarity, hope, and support you can trust.

12/04/2025

The holiday season brings joy, excitement, and change, but it can also create stress for children who thrive on routine and consistency. Behavioral Health Intervention Services at Life Connections help families use this time as an opportunity for growth.

BHIS providers support children in building real life skills they can use all season long, including
• Managing big emotions during busy family gatherings
• Practicing communication when plans change
• Problem solving in new social situations
• Creating calm routines during school breaks

Our team meets families where they are, helping children grow in confidence, independence, and daily living skills while easing stress for parents and caregivers.

For many families, a little guidance can make the holidays more peaceful and meaningful.

To learn more about BHIS, visit www.life-connections.org

12/01/2025

Today we join millions around the world in observing World AIDS Day, a moment to remember, to stand in solidarity, and to honor the strength of those affected by HIV. As we reflect, we also recognize the emotional and mental toll that HIV can have on individuals and families. Behind every statistic is a person navigating fear, stigma, uncertainty, or isolation, and these experiences can shape mental and emotional wellbeing in powerful ways.

At Life Connections, we believe that every person deserves compassion, understanding, and support. World AIDS Day is a reminder that emotional care is just as important as medical care and that communities grow stronger when no one feels alone in their journey.

This World AIDS Day, we recommit to
• Remembering those we have lost
• Supporting those living with HIV through compassion and community
• Standing together to reduce stigma and promote emotional wellbeing

Today and every day, we stand with families, loved ones, and communities affected by HIV. Healing, hope, and understanding begin with connection.

11/27/2025

On this day of gratitude, may your heart be full, your table welcoming, and your home filled with warmth and connection. Today is a reminder to pause, breathe, and appreciate the simple blessings that surround us. We are thankful for the people who bring meaning to our lives and for the moments that remind us we are never alone. Wishing you a peaceful and joy filled Thanksgiving.

11/26/2025

The holidays can bring joy and togetherness, but they can also bring stress, pressure, and big emotions for kids and adults. If this season feels overwhelming, you are not alone.

At Life Connections, we help families navigate holiday stress by building routines, improving communication, and using simple coping skills that bring more calm into the home. Small changes can make a big difference, whether it is creating a predictable schedule, taking breaks when emotions run high, or practicing grounding techniques together.

Remember, it is okay to slow down, set boundaries, and choose what is best for your family’s wellbeing. A peaceful season starts with giving yourself permission to breathe and reconnect.

11/25/2025

Life Connections is excited to welcome Paige Funk, LMSW, to our mental health therapy team. Paige brings a strong foundation in both psychology and social work, earning her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Upper Iowa University and her Master of Social Work from Capella University in 2025. She is a Licensed Master’s Social Worker with valuable experience in case management and supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Paige recently completed a ten month internship in a local school district, where she provided Adlerian Play Therapy services to children ages four through eighteen. This experience strengthened her passion for working with children, teens, and families both in school settings and through outpatient therapy.

Paige supports individuals of all ages, with a primary focus on ages four through eighteen. Her clinical experience includes working with anxiety, depression, trauma, self harm, suicidal ideation, and adjustment related concerns. For younger clients, Paige incorporates Adlerian Play Therapy, expressive art techniques, bibliotherapy, and motivational interviewing. For older adolescents and adults, she integrates motivational interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths Based Perspective, and Person Centered Therapy to help each person work toward their goals.

Outside of work, Paige enjoys reading, walking her dogs, continuing her education, and spending quality time with her family. Her favorite moments are watching her children grow through the hobbies they love.

We are grateful to have Paige on our team and excited for the support she will bring to families in her community.

11/25/2025

Life Connections is thrilled to share that we have immediate availability for mental health therapy services in Bettendorf, Perry, Dubuque, and Cedar Rapids. Our licensed providers are ready to support children, teens, and families with compassionate, personalized care that meets each person where they are.

If you have been waiting for the right time to begin, now is a wonderful moment to take that first step. We are here to help you build confidence, strengthen relationships, and move toward emotional wellbeing with support you can trust.

To learn more about our services visit www.life-connections.org

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