Navigating Middle School: How DBT Skills Can Help
By Madelyn Childs, MFT intern Middle school is a time of big changes—physically, emotionally, and socially. Friendships shift, emotions intensify, and students often feel unsure about how to handle the stress, pressure, and confusion. However, DBT skills for middle school students offer a practical and empowering solution. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps kids manage their […]
Now Enrolling: Middle School DBT & Social Skills Summer GroupThursdays | 4:00–5:00 PM | June 12 – August 14
This summer, we’re excited to offer a 10-week Middle School DBT & Social Skills Group designed to support adolescents in building confidence, emotional resilience, and stronger social connections. Open to middle school-aged children, this weekly group combines evidence-based Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies with essential social skills training. Each session is thoughtfully structured to include […]
May is Mental Health Awareness Month: Prioritizing Mental Wellness for Yourself and Others
By Chelsy Phelps May is Mental Health Awareness Month—a time to pause, reflect, and prioritize the emotional and psychological well-being of ourselves and those around us. While mental health should be a year-round priority, this month offers an opportunity to bring awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage compassionate conversations about what it means to truly take […]
Seeking Therapy is a Strength
By Jess Graves In a world that constantly praises resilience, productivity, and “having it all together,” admitting you need help can feel like waving a white flag. But here’s the truth: seeking therapy isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s one of the strongest, most self-aware decisions you can make. Therapy was and has been […]
Does Your Family Need to Start Family Therapy?
by Jess Graves, CSW What is Family Therapy? Family Therapy is a type of psychological counseling that helps family members improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. It is based on the idea that individual problems are often linked to patterns of behavior within the family system. The goal of family therapy is to foster […]
It’s All in Your Head!: How Trauma Rewires the Brain and How Therapy Can Help You Heal
by Randi Tolman Understanding the Brain’s “Worker Bees”: Neurotransmitters and Hormones Our brains function through neurotransmitters and hormones, which act as the brain’s “worker bees,” regulating mood and mental states. When these chemical balances are disrupted, we experience challenges such as anxiety, depression, and even PTSD. Understanding and addressing these imbalances is a crucial step […]
Building a Child-Centered, Co-Parenting Connection
by Jody Sargent, LCSW Divorce GRIEF – A disturbance of trusted family relationships that changes interpersonal connections and the disruption of safe attachments can catapult a family into deep sorrow and grief. Extreme emotional and physical distress can come in waves – and, without warning. Unfortunately, the effects of conflict and divorce can leave each […]
Build Your Family’s Resilience: How To Overcome Life’s Challenges Together
by Shannon Starley, CSW What is resilience? It’s the ability to make it through difficult times and come out stronger on the other side. Life often presents us with unexpected challenges, such as death, divorce, or the arrival of a new baby. While various factors contribute to an individual’s resilience, family resilience encompasses even more […]
Are You Neurodivergent? What You Need to Know.
by Randi Tolman, CSW Neurodivergent: (N) A person who exhibits a neurotype that differs from the majority of people. Have you ever heard the term neurodivergent? Have you ever wondered what it means? Have you ever considered the possibility that our brains can be wired in unique and diverse ways, leading to different ways of […]
How to Limit the Negative Effects of Divorce and Family Conflict on Your Child.
by Jody Sargent LCSW, MSW, LVRC, CRC Effects of Divorce and Family Conflict on Children Divorce and other family conflicts can have devasting, lifelong effects on the children that experience them. Divorce is an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE). ACEs can create trauma. Divorce trauma can have lasting effects on a child’s developing brain, but they […]