Ways for Caregivers to Support Children & Teens who are Struggling at School
As a parent, knowing how to best support children and teens who are struggling at school can feel overwhelming.
Types of Thoughts that Indicate Therapy Would be Beneficial
Intrusive thoughts can be described as unwanted thoughts that seem to come out of nowhere and are distressing. They may be connected to a real-life event such as a flashback after a traumatic event.
Stop Blaming Yourself and Over-Apologizing
Negative and repetitive thought patterns are present in both anxiety and depression. There are many cognitive-distortions present in negative thinking. Many of these thoughts take the form of negative-automatic-thought (NAT) patterns.
Timelines of Life Expectations: Where do these come from?
Is where you’re at right now consistent with expectations—either of yourself or others?
Your Lived Experiences: Acceptance & Approval vs. Disapproval and Judgment
Many people have stories of seeking and finding acceptance and approval within their journey as well as stories of experiencing disapproval and judgment—either within themselves or from others.
How to Cope with Feeling Judged by Others within your Spaces
It can be very hard to be vulnerable again if you have opened up in a space that felt safe at the time (e.g., with a partner, parent, best friend, or past therapist) only to feel misunderstood, upset, and discouraged to continue opening up.
Guide to Starting Conversations Surrounding Pregnancy Concerns
Before, during, and after pregnancy, there are many changes that can be experienced in a multitude of areas
Different Post-partum Depression Stages, Signs, and Symptoms
Did you know that there are three continuous but distinct phases in the postpartum period?
7 Types of Triggers and 7 Coping Strategies
Sensory triggers in the environment can be very distracting and trigger sensory overload such as feeling overwhelmed, meltdowns, or shutting down.
5 Strategies to Deal with Burnout Stress
Many individuals and families are struggling with balancing the number of hours spent at work while trying to find the time and energy to engage in meaningful activities, schedule appointments, take care of daily responsibilities, and find time for themselves.
