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Rachel Medefind

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The incredible benefits of practicing gratitude

Gratitude is something we know we ought to have — especially this time of year. So at times (rather ungratefully, if we are honest), we try to be grateful. Yet...
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Walking with families through crisis

At CAFO, we often share about the incredible healing power of family. Research bears this out: children are best positioned to experience health, healing and sturdy growth into adulthood when...
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Helping the next generation flourish

Barna report on Gen Z and Mental Well-Being — Major Struggles and Potent Hope  Across America, the well-being of young people has declined dramatically. Anxiety, depression, self-harm and suicide have...
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Global Flourishing Study reveals significant findings that can benefit children and families

The newly-released Global Flourishing Study stands among the most ambitious and rigorous global research efforts ever undertaken to understand what helps people thrive.  The study’s Year 1 insights carry enormous...
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Forgiveness as a path to healing: A practical guide for foster and adoptive families

This is part two of a two-blog series about the benefits of practicing forgiveness. Read part one, The incredible benefits of practicing forgiveness. “Forgiveness is…the great work of love among...
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The incredible benefits of practicing forgiveness 

Forgiveness is a powerful practice for human flourishing, offering profound mental, physical, spiritual and relational benefits as evidenced in both science and Scripture.  This is part one of a two-blog...
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