Avoiding the Holiday Blues
It’s cold outside, and for some people, the bleakness of outside seeps in. This is known clinically as seasonal depression. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) usually starts in the fall, lasts into the winter months, and resolves in spring and...
The Power of Play Time
Many children are involved in increasingly rigorous academic programs. Parents who want their children to have a better life often focus intensely on academics and neglect play. Neglecting to prioritize play can have the opposite effect that parents want...
“Will My Child Grow Out of It?” The Crucial Role of Early Intervention for Young Children with Behavior Issues
As parents, we often find ourselves wondering whether our child’s challenging behavior is just a passing phase or something more significant. The common belief is that children will grow out of biting, defiance, tantrums, destructive, aggressive, hyperactive, or anxious...
My Child is Struggling with Their Body Image – How Can I Help Them?
Sarah Mixson , M.S.W.
Anyone can struggle with body image; Research shows that children as young as 3 years old can have body image concerns. As a therapist who works with children and teens, this question comes up a lot from parents. And...
Tips for Stress-Free Living and Working in the New Year
Shaquanta “Shelley” Danjoint , M.S.
With the new year coming in and things starting to settle down from the holidays, this may be a great time to start applying coping ideas to help relieve stress in life and at work. Write down your purpose...
How to Cope with Grief during the Holidays
The holidays are “supposed to” bring joy and peace, but many people do not have that experience as they are coping with the loss of a loved one. No matter when the loss occurred, the holidays can be an...
Chronic Pain Series: Pain and the Holidays
Alyssa Kiss , M.A.
As we enter into the holiday season, there are so many exciting, fun, and busy activities, events, and to-dos on our list. This can be a point for individuals to take a break, slow down, and spend time with...
It’s Time to Rest: 5 Types of Rest to Add Into Your Routine
Bailey Smith , M.Ed.
Whenever we are facing a season that can bring with it times of busyness and activity, it can also be a great time to prioritize rest. We all may think of different things when we think about rest. Rest...
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...