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 […]
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 […]
Are You Carrying Extra Baggage in Your Mental Health Suitcase?
by Gwen Davis, ACMHC The Baggage We Carry Have you ever contemplated the childhood experiences and emotions that continue to influence your present life? It’s akin to the act of placing items in a metaphorical suitcase and carrying them with you throughout your life’s journey. Your past experiences typically create specific coping strategies, which have […]
Common Misconceptions About Coming to Therapy
by Jessica Hansen, CSW Society often carries misconceptions about therapy, leading some to embrace it while others remain skeptical. It’s crucial to respect individual choices and opinions. While Therapy may not suit everyone’s coping style, it’s essential to comprehend what therapy truly entails and what it does not. Don’t let common misconceptions about coming to […]
Unlock Your Child’s Potential with Play Therapy!
Play therapy, in all its wonderful forms, holds the key to unlocking your child’s potential. Whether through visualization, storytelling, crafts, role-playing, toys and objects, or sand play, play therapy allows young minds to express themselves, tap into their creativity, and feel secure within these therapeutic environments. It empowers them to become the authors of their own stories, creating their own happy endings.
What You Need to Know About Play Therapy.
by Jessica Hansen There is a rise in mental health issues among our younger populations. Children are very vulnerable due to their constantly developing brains, making their mental health very critical. Children who struggle with mental health issues may have difficulty forming relationships, performing in school, developing coping skills, expressing emotions appropriately, dealing with hard […]
Children Can Learn to Calm Down, Even After Trauma.
By Jody Sargent As a parent, it can be incredibly difficult to watch your child experience difficult emotions. Whether they are feeling sad, angry, or frustrated, you want nothing more than to make it all go away. However, regulating emotions is an essential part of healthy development, and it is something that children need to […]