Transition Article
The Back-to-School Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Child’s Nervous System (and What Actually Helps) By Randi Tolman, LCSW Every August, the advice starts. Color-coded schedules. Gradual bedtime adjustments. Practice runs to the school. And every August, many parents of neurodivergent children quietly wonder why none of it is working the way the articles promised. The answer is that […]
Suicide Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Historically, Utah has been among the top 10 highest states nationwide for suicide completion. I imagine this is not what we want for our community and that means we all need to collaborate to be a part of preventing suicide. There is no single cause of suicide and […]
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 […]