Catching Kids Being Good
Samantha Scalabrino , M.A.
Did you know that by age 12, a child diagnosed with ADHD will have heard an average of 20,000 negative comments? Additionally, kids with behavioral challenges hear more frequent criticism than praise. “Why can’t you just listen?” and “Why...
How Parents Can Connect with Their Teens
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
The teenage years can be an adjustment for both children and parents. Teenagers are finding their identity and are becoming more aware of themselves. Parents go through a phase of learning about their child, even after knowing them for...
Holidays in Recovery
Jennifer Acker , M.A.
In theory the holiday season is full of joy, connection, and tradition. However, for those in recovery the Holidays can be triggering. For some, the holidays have been associated with over consumption of alcohol and drugs. The holidays can...
Your Family’s Holiday Tech Detox
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
The holidays are almost here! The kids are off from school, the adults have vacation time, and we are all basking in all our unstructured free time. We have time to hang out with friends, work on craft projects,...
Rethinking What Counseling Means for Kids
Caroline Buttrey , M.S.W
When most people hear the word therapy, they often picture trauma, or a problem that needs to be fixed. But for children, therapy is so much more than that. It’s not just about healing, it’s about learning, growing, and...
Naming and Taming Big Emotions
Caroline Buttrey , M.S.W
If you’ve ever seen your child go from calm to melting down in a matter of seconds, you know how powerful emotions can be. For kids, big feelings like anger, sadness, or frustration can feel confusing and even a...
Supporting Your Teen Through Suicidal Struggles: Why CAMS Can Make a Difference
Kara Cunningham , M.A.
As a mental health professional trained in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) protocol, I specialize in helping teens and adolescents navigate one of the most difficult challenges they—and their families—may ever face: suicidal thoughts and behaviors....
A Kid’s Guide to Expressing Feelings
Line Fleming , M.A.
How are you feeling today? This is a question we hear often. But what is the answer? Some feelings are easy to understand while others are confusing and not as easy to understand and express. We can also feel...
Friendship Deal Breakers
Line Fleming , M.A.
As we head back to school, there is a lot of anxiety among our students about making friends. And being in the “right friend group.” Many times a new school year means getting to know new classmates. The friends...