Helping Kids Navigate Friendship Shifts
By Jaq Kende Friendships are an important piece of connection in every person’s life. What can be tricky, especially for kids, is knowing what to do when friendships change. As people grow and find their own interests and personality, friendships may strengthen, drift apart, or take on new forms. While these changes can be difficult, […]
Freedom From Anxiety Patterns
Bridging Your Way to Calm By Del Dickson, CSW Most of us have experienced what it is like to have our mind spiral into worry and anxiety after feeling overwhelmed. It often happens after going through a difficult experience, or, at times worse, having to see a loved one do so. When this happens, we […]
Emotional Independence: What Are You Still Carrying?
By Jess Graves Emotional independence is not about needing no one. It is not about becomingdisconnected, shutting people out, or handling everything alone. Emotionalindependence is about learning how to understand, manage, and take ownership ofyour emotions while building healthy connections with others.Throughout life, we all carry things with us. Some things we carry are helpful, […]
Parenting Through Summer Chaos
By Randi Tolman, LCSWParenting Through Summer Chaos: A Neurodivergent Perspective For many families, summer is portrayed as a season of freedom, adventure, and relaxation. Social media is filled with images of smiling children at the pool, family vacations, and carefree afternoons. For parents of neurodivergent children, and for neurodivergent parents themselves, summer can feel less […]
Supporting Kids When They’re Out of School Routines
By Jess Graves, LCSW When school routines pause, whether for summer break, holidays, or schedule changes, many children experience shifts in mood, behavior, and emotional regulation. School provides predictability, structure, and social connection, so when that structure disappears, some children struggle to adjust. As therapists, we often help families understand that these changes are normal […]
What Therapy Is Really Like
By Christine Hubbard The decision to start therapy often feels like losing a battle. You’ve tried for years to work through anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and loss, or so many other things. And after hitting wall after wall, you finally come to the conclusion that you can’t do it alone and need the help […]
7 Steps to Support a Friend in Therapy
By Madeline Childs When someone you care about starts therapy, it usually means they’ve recognized an area of their life that they would like to see improved, and that they’re ready to work on it in a meaningful way. That’s a big deal! You might be unsure of how to support them in this process […]
Reducing Stress Through Self Advocacy
By Alexa Minson Communication is one of the most powerful tools children and teens have to manage stress, yet it is often the skill they feel least confident using. When young people experience stress, whether from school, friendships, or family dynamics, they may internalize their emotions, leading to increased anxiety, irritability, or withdrawal. Teaching children […]
Identifying Your Symptoms of Stress
By: Shannon Starley Stress can affect nearly every part of a person’s well-being, showing up in ways you may not notice or recognize. Paying attention to these symptoms early can help you take steps to manage stress before it becomes overwhelming. Physical Symptoms Stress often manifests in the body, sometimes in ways that are easy […]
Stress Coping Techniques
By: Tonia Thompson-Conger Leaning In: Rethinking Mindfulness, Anxiety, and the Work of Getting to Know Yourself There’s a quiet frustration that a lot of people carry when it comes to managing stress and anxiety. They’ve tried the things they’re supposed to try, meditation apps, deep breathing, journaling, yoga. Maybe some of it helped a little; […]