Dysregulated Nervous System and How to Help it
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
Our nervous system is basically the set of internally wiring that helps our body communicates with itself. The peripheral nervous system is the set of nerves that is outside of your brain and spinal cord that sends messages to...
Tips for Managing Conflict with Your Teenager
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
In this vlog, Madeline shares practical advice and proven strategies for effectively navigating conflicts with your teenager. From open communication to setting boundaries, join us as we empower parents with the tools they need to foster understanding and strengthen...
Decision Making 101
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
1. Clarify your goals: Identify what you want to achieve and why it is important. What do you want to be left with when you have accomplished the goal? How do you want to feel? Having clear goals can...
Preparing Mentally for the Winter Season
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
The air is cooling, and the leaves are changing. It is a beautiful time of year. It can also be indicative of a difficult time to come for many, as winter is coming. As we pull out our coats...
How to Determine the Best Level of Care for Me
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
There are many different types and levels of mental health care, and it is easy to get frustrated or even know where to start. I enjoy speaking with my clients to determine what care is best for them. Sometimes...
Decision-Making Tips for the Indecisive
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
We make decisions for ourselves every day of our life. Sometimes they are mundane, like “What’s for breakfast?” and other times they are extraordinary, like “What career path do I take?” There are times when these decisions seem easy,...
How to Support Your Teenager with Anxiety
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
Most of the teenagers I work with experience anxiety in some form. Over my years working with this population, I have found that I often am supporting the parents and family as well. I do not often hear people...
The Art of Being Assertive
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
I once had a client who was working on their communication skills. When I had issued a challenge between sessions and asked if they thought it was realistic, they responded, “I think so…and I can always fake it until...
New Year, Same High Expectations
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
At the end of every year, we can be sure that a new year is coming soon. We can also be sure that talk of resolutions will be coming as well. New Year’s resolutions can provide an exciting change....
Qualities in a Healthy Relationship
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
We all have different experiences with relationships throughout our lives. They can range from healthy to unhealthy to even abusive in some cases. Sometimes when our relationship history has more unhealthy and abusive moments rather than healthy, it can...
Calming the Rush of Anxiety
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
Anxiety can seem to be a never ceasing rush of rapids. It can lead us on a journey that takes away control and adds fear. Our anxious thoughts can cause us to feel we need to hurry and solve...
Selfish or Self-care?
Madeline Redetzky , M.S.
People in our society often prioritize work, school or other people over their own health and well-being. When they come to therapy and are challenged about it, they state they do not want to be selfish. I have heard...