“Don’t let pain define you, let it refine you.”- Tim Fargo Nobody will understand the desire to be beaten into submission daily for years. I can’t imagine wanting to show up every day, just in hopes that this day may be different. Nobody can understand the struggles that it takes to allow your child to…
How To Create A Healthy Family System How do you create a healthy family dynamic? Healthy families have systems and practices that they utilize which directly create and sustain the family system. If you are trying to create a healthy family system, I want to share with you a few areas that can be…
Ways To Help Your Child Increase Self-Esteem Parents come together in sharing that one of their main objectives is to raise happy and healthy kids. Part of raising a happy and healthy child is connected to teaching your child how to strengthen self-esteem. Have you ever sat down with your child to talk to…
How Counseling Can Help Your Child With Depression Working with a child counselor can give your child tools to address common depression symptoms, develop healthy coping skills, and learn how to become their own advocate. Common Signs Of Depression In Kids: Low energy. A decline in academic performance. Not wanting to socialize. Negative…
How To Teach Your Child Mindfulness: Tips From A Child Therapist Mindfulness is the act of being in the present moment. Though this may sound like something easy to do, it can be challenging. For kids, this strategy can be very challenging. This is due to the amount of stimulus that kids have in…
It has been almost a year since the world changed with the Covid-19 virus. After months and months of being locked down, many families are experiencing burnout from being forced to be home together so much. Family therapy during covid may be the answer. While the vaccines are being rolled out, we are still getting…
Multiple studies have shown that teenagers are especially susceptible to anxiety. Think about all teens have to go through these days. From social pressures to school, and from keeping up with social media to dealing with pandemics, it’s no wonder anxiety is running rampant through high schools and beyond. As a parent, seeing your teen…
Can you do Art Therapy from home? YES you can! As long as you have a skilled Art Therapist! Many people believe that Art Therapy has to be done in person so that you have supplies and the professional can observe your process and guide you. However if you have an experienced and skilled art therapy they…
It is a difficult time that we are facing right now. We stand in solidarity with people of color and anyone affected by racism, violence, and hate. Everyone should feel that their life is valued and that it matters! It is important to remember that the only way to end racial injustice and hate is…
The 4th of July weekend is around the corner and many teenagers will be involved in various activities. It’s a popular weekend for teenagers to be out drinking and also swimming with friends. This weekend many teenagers will be wanting to be with friends especially after being locked in due to the Coronavirus. Additionally, many…