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Brenda Harstine

Counselor

ABOUT

Brenda is married to David and together they have twin adult sons who, through marriage, have added two wonderful daughters and a growing number of grandchildren to their family. For over thirty years Brenda served in church ministry as a pastor’s wife, connecting with women through counseling and women’s ministry. Brenda has found Christ to be her refuge through the difficulties of life and delights in helping people discover the truth of Scripture as it applies meaningfully to their lives.

Brenda enjoys music—especially playing the piano, cooking, reading, spending time outside, and traveling.

EDUCATION

BA (Christian Ministries), Grace College
MA (Biblical Counseling), Grace Theological Seminary

Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider - Level 2

AREAS OF INTEREST

Emotional health, grief, relationships, spiritual direction, trauma

LOCATIONS

Green, Remote

FEATURED RESOURCES

Navigating the Process and Getting the Most Out of Counseling Care

March 22, 2023May 10, 2023

Could I benefit from formal counseling at this point in my life?
The first step in navigating the counseling process is determining if and why you might benefit from it at this point in your life.

Family Hurt, Generational Trauma and the Holidays

December 19, 2022May 10, 2023

All emotions share important information with us and can help us understand the healing work that is needed. Many of us need help in moving truth from our heads to our hearts. If this is true for you, as it is for many of us that have experienced familial hurt, generational trauma, or abuse, I encourage you to seek out counseling care.

Finding Peace Amidst Anxious Thoughts

October 10, 2022May 10, 2023

Our anxious thoughts are spiritually, emotionally and physiologically powerful. They reveal the nature of our hearts, our loves, our struggles and what we desire most.

Parenting through the Storms Support Group

August 8, 2022May 10, 2023

A support group for parents in challenging situations.

Back to School: Comforting the Anxious Student

August 8, 2022May 10, 2023

Scripture teaches us a lot on the topic of anxiety, offering us particular guidance on what a whole person approach to anxiety can look like. We can use this wisdom to access practical strategies to equip and care for our students, especially if we know that this is an area of struggle before the school year starts.