Okay, I think many of us have been there. We finally feel like we’ve reached a breaking point and we just can’t get out of the yucky stuckness. We wake up and decide that we’ll finally bring in a professional…..Then what? We spend time scrolling through Psychology Today or Therapy Den profiles. We see hundreds […]
Research consistently shows that high levels of parental and family acceptance are directly related to higher levels of self esteem, social support, and the overall well-being of LGBTQIA+ children and youth. Conversely, LGBTQIA+ children and youth that experience familial rejection are much more likely to experience depression, substance abuse, and suicide attempts. For some families
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Anxiety in children can show up in lots of different ways. Some children experience it in the form of frequent fears and worries and have recurrent, troubling thoughts about all of the “bad things” that might go wrong in their day. They may not want you to leave their side and may have a hard
It is that time year again! Summer is winding down, anticipation is rising … and we are heading back to school once more! As a parent or caregiver, supporting your child through the transition of summer vacation back into the classroom can play a vital role in setting a positive tone for the entire school
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Open communication between parents/caregivers and teachers plays a vital role in supporting your child’s success and happiness at school. However, knowing what and how to communicate effectively can be a challenge. In this blog post, we will explore five practical tips to help you establish clear and meaningful communication with your child’s teacher. 1. Attend
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A worry script, also known as “imaginal exposure” in the therapy world, is an effective tool for helping children manage excessive worry about a specific fear they have, like being stuck in a bad storm while at school or of a parent being in a car accident. The process entails having your child write out
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Geek therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses elements of pop culture, fandom, and your interests as tools for promoting mental health and personal growth. This approach recognizes that people often have deep emotional connections to the stories, characters, and worlds found in books, movies, video games, comics, anime, and other forms of media. Geek
You know the drill. It’s dinnertime, you’ve spent the past 40 minutes prepping a meal, and your kid plunks down in his seat and sighs heavily. You brace yourself for what you know comes next. Your child yells, “You KNOW I don’t like potato soup! I’m not eating this!” and storms away from the table.
