• Autism What It Is and Isnt

    Unraveling the Enigma of the Autism Spectrum

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services Autism is one of the most misunderstood childhood disorders. Many myths abound concerning characteristics of children with autism. Changes in the diagnosis criteria have added to the confusion, including the deletion of the Asperger’s diagnosis. So, what is autism, and…

  • 2015 St Louis Home Educators Expo

    2015 Greater St Louis Area Home Educators Expo

    March 19th – 21st Agape’s Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services, Carolyn Knarr, will be a speaker at the Home Educators Expo this year.  We will also have a table at the event, so please stop by to meet Carolyn and our other child therapists!  The purpose of the Greater St.…

  • Gospel Driven Parenting Agape Counseling St Louis

    Gospel Driven Parenting

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services In writing about parenting, I often like to begin with the Gospel. Within its words, we find a beautiful love story about a Father who adores His children, just as they are. He shows mercy in place of rules, guidance…

  • Problem Solving with Your Child Article

    Problem Solving With Your Child

    By Carolyn Knarr, MSW, LCSW, Director of Children’s Therapeutic Services The number one complaint I hear from most children is that their parents yell too much. Being a parent myself, I know why parents yell: their children don’t listen, they don’t handle their responsibilities, they don’t respond unless you raise…