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Learn more about topics that we discuss in the therapy setting. These resources are available to help anyone looking for support, education, encouragement to to explore next steps in their therapy or mental health journey.
Identifying Symptoms of Depression in Teens
Recognizing the signs and symptoms of depression, however, can be a bit more difficult when considering depression in teens.
Are Active Shooter Drills Creating Anxiety in Children?
We are acutely aware of the way that the current social climate impacts, children and teens, and even the ways that some of the protective proactive drills also serve as a source of anxiety for students. Today we will take a few moments to address a few ways that parents, guardians, and adults in the lives of students can assist students through these proactive drills for readiness.
5 FreeThings To Do With Your Kids for the Holidays
Connecting with our people is an enormous part of health and wellness and holidays are a great opportunity for connection and memory-making. We compiled a list of fun local activities that are free or low cost depending on your heart's desires to do with your partners, family, and friends.
How to Talk to Children About Death
Death can be tricky to talk about with anyone. No matter the person's age, we are all human and have big feelings. Though we know that death is an inevitable part of life and talking about it can be painful to discuss.
Classroom-Friendly Coping Tools
Learn specific tools is that are discrete, in compliance with most school rules, and able to equip children and teens with the coping tools that they need For grounding and regulation without causing a scene.
How to Manage Parenting Insecurities
Are parenting insecurities taking the fun out of parenting? You are not alone. Learn strategies to parent with confidence.
Keeping Calm When Your Child is Anything But
Learning to regulate emotional responses is an important part of child development, which means that some moments that lack emotional regulation will be a part of the growing process. So how can parents tackle some of these moments where their child is overwhelmed without becoming overwhelmed themselves?
Parenting Teens and Online Safety
So what are the best ways to parent in a digital age? What are the best strategies for maintaining safety and monitoring behaviors? Should parents snoop or look at records of digital activity without their children know?
Resource Review: The Whole-Brain Child
Learn more about this brain based approach to understanding child behavior, increasing regulation, and build secure attachment.
Talking with your Partner about Parenting
Learn the best ways to have those tough parenting conversations in the context of your relationship. Here are a few tips to help you navigate those challenging conversations related to parenting with your spouse, significant other, partner, or co-parent.
Understanding Teen Dating Violence
Teen dating violence is more frequent than many parents think, but there are ways that you can help protect your teen from trauma in relationships.
5 Steps to Helping Kids Handle Real-World Stress
As a parent or guardian, you want what is best for your kids. They are unique and special to you, and you want to keep them safe to experience their childhood as carefree as possible without all of the external issues coming at them full force. Here are 5 tips for creating a safe space for your little one to talk to you
5 Steps to Help Teens Handle Real-World Stress:
Teens need security in stable relationships and that can be shown through a few tips below on how to talk to your teenager when the conversations get tough.
What is my Child or Teen Watching?
Join our discussion on potentially positive ways to address and navigate the conversation when your child is viewing or has viewed content online that you feel is not age-appropriate
Parents and Teen Therapy: 3 things to consider
As a parent of a teenager in therapy, this can feel very vulnerable, helpless, and sometimes isolating. Learn three different ways that parents can support their teens throughout the therapy process from a therapist who has worked with teenagers and their families for many years,
Is My Teen Depressed? 5 signs to look for
Many parents wonder whether their teen may be struggling with depression and unsure of what the correct response may be. Today we will discuss five signs that your teen may be struggling with depression.
Finding a Therapist for your Child or Teen
Taking the next step to finding the right professional help to support your child can be an overwhelming endeavor. Today we will discuss three things to consider when selecting a therapist to partner with your family in working with your child or teen.