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The Importance of Play Therapy
A child’s mental health is very important, and it is something that should be treated with such delicacy. Young children often have...
Jan 10, 20234 min read


How to Manage Grief and High Expectations During the Holidays
The holidays are typically viewed as a time of immense joy and celebration. This season is focused on surrounding yourself with family...
Dec 11, 20224 min read


What to Expect from Your Outpatient Therapist When Getting Treatment at a Higher Level of Care
Hearing your therapist suggest a higher level of care can be scary because of all the unknowns. However, it is common to receive this...
Nov 26, 20222 min read


Mom Truth: I Am Not Enjoying Every Minute
As a Mom, especially a stay at home Mom, the expectation is to enjoy every second with your children. Comments such as “You are so lucky”...
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Ways to Support Children with Anxiety and Depression Following the COVID-19 Pandemic
According to findings published in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health; The COVID-19 pandemic led to significantly...
Oct 26, 20224 min read


Ways to Reduce Anxiety and Regain Control in Motherhood
I see you, Mama. Hair in a messy bun, not sure the last time you brushed your teeth or checked your appearance in the mirror. In the...
Sep 21, 20223 min read


Controlling the What If
What if I end up alone? What if they don’t like me for speaking up? What if I lose my job by taking one day off? What if he doesn’t like...
Sep 14, 20224 min read


What Factors Matter When Deciding To See A Male vs. Female Therapist?
Have you been considering seeking therapy services for help with issues such as depression, anxiety, or trauma but feeling unsure? Is one...
Sep 7, 20224 min read


Remembering Loved Ones On Their Death Anniversary Or During Holidays
People remember their loved ones in all sorts of ways. Some reminisce with old photos or telling stories, while others visit a memorable...
Aug 31, 20223 min read


The Connection Between Nutrition and Mental Health
If you ever notice yourself feeling down or anxious when you’re hungry, there’s a reason why. Nutrition plays a significant role in our...
Aug 9, 20222 min read


Three Ways You Can Ask Friends and Family for Help with Your Mental Health
While it can be difficult to talk about mental health, our friends and family are valuable resources when going through a challenging...
Jul 24, 20222 min read


Signs You Need to Take a Mental Health Day
Mental health days are becoming more common, but it can be hard to know when it’s time to dedicate a day to our psychological and...
Jun 29, 20222 min read


Anxious About Current Events? Here’s What Can Help!
Are you in your feels about the recent Supreme Court ruling? Do you have strong opinions about our nation’s involvement in overseas...
Jun 26, 20224 min read


How to Talk to Children About Gun Violence
In a perfect world, our children would not have to learn about gun violence. However, the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas and continued...
Jun 7, 20222 min read


Facts vs. Myths about Autism
Autism Acceptance Month: Myths About Autism April is Autism Awareness month, but as the month comes to an end it is important to continue...
Apr 25, 20222 min read


Emotional First Aid
When we get a bad cut on our arm, what do we do? Our instinct is to clean it up, bandage it, get stitches if needed, and tend to the...
Jan 12, 20222 min read


Grief and Loss during a pandemic
In the world we live in today, so many of us are grieving the loss of something. It is not just death that we grieve, but rather we...
Jan 5, 20222 min read


Let's talk about the hard stuff
With suicide prevention month here, it is time to think about things we can do with intention to be a part of the solution… Let’s talk...
Sep 21, 20211 min read


Suicide: More Common than We Know?
My first “real” social work experience was in a basement of a non-profit in St. Louis, Missouri. This basement was where I was trained as...
Sep 15, 20213 min read


3 Tips For Improving Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Nobody saw 2020 coming. It's been a different year than we hoped for. A new decade was supposed to give us a fresh start. Unfortunately,...
Sep 30, 20202 min read
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