What is PCIT?
Parenting can be hard. There are good days and not-so-good days, however when the good days feel few and far between it can have a big impact on our mental health.
Benefits of Friends
/in CARE Counseling, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Women's Health /by MarketingDid you know that there are awesome psychological-benefits for adult friendships? As an adult, you may find your friendships taking a back seat to other aspects of your life; however, making and maintaining meaningful friendships is not only good for mental health, but offers quite a few added benefits.
The Importance of Trans Youth Allies
/in CARE Counseling, Family, Family Counseling, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Social Issues /by MarketingAllies are so important to adolescent psychosocial identity development and mental health well-being. Adolescence is a key developmental period where youth are exploring and forming identity.
Father’s Day 2021
/in CARE Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care /by MarketingThis Father’s Day, let’s not forget about dad! While mothers play a significant role in a child’s overall wellness, fathers-influence-development-and-well-being too!
Let’s Talk About Postpartum
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, CARE Counseling, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Health + Sleep, Issues de Jour, Mental Health, Parenting, Post-Partum & Pre-Partum Depression, Women's Health /by MarketingPostpartum is the magical time when you have your baby and you can finally sleep again and all your dreams are coming true – right? If you are a (new) parent – you probably laughed and / or scoffed at that statement.
WEEKLY INTERVENTION IDEAS: MAY 31ST EDITION
/in LGBTQ+, Parenting, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Self-Esteem, Social Issues, Weekly Session Plans /by MarketingAccepting Differences: One way to work with kids and teens on fostering healthy relationships is by building skills around empathy. An aspect of practicing empathy is learning to accept and appreciate differences.
The 3 R’s: Rest, Relax, and Rejuvenate for Mother’s Day
/in CARE Counseling, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Women's Health /by MarketingExpecting moms and new moms.
Moms to school-aged children, teens, and young adults.
Moms that are raising their adult children and grandchildren.
Foster moms, step-moms, and co-parents.
Neighborhood moms and church moms—It takes a village.
Dog moms and cat moms. Even plant moms.
Acceptance. Inclusion. Listening, and Creating Space to Feel Heard: What Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Want You to Know
/in CARE Counseling, Family, Family Counseling, Parenting /by MarketingParenting is not easy, especially for parents of children with a high level of need. Children with autism are often working so much harder than other children as the environment is not designed for neurodivergent individuals.
What To Do (And Not To Do) When Your Child Comes Out To You
/in CARE Counseling, Family, Family Counseling, Identity, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm, Suicidal Thoughts, Traumatic Loss / Suicide /by MarketingIt takes courage for a child to come out as LGBTQ. While a parent may have a variety of responses, here are some important Do’s and Don’ts to keep in mind.
Understanding the Process of Autism Screening, Evaluation, and Connection to Supports
/in CARE Counseling, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Parenting /by MarketingNavigating the system is hard work, especially for parents of children on the autism spectrum! I wanted to provide a brief overview of the basic process—from early screening and intervention and evaluation to therapeutic supports.
