Tag Archive for: Mental Health Help

Help, My Life Feels Empty!

Does your life feel like it is dull, and boring, with nothing to look forward to?

Spring Maintenance Checklist for Well-Being

Spring is a wonderful time to re-evaluate priorities, clean out things that are cluttering up your life, and get a fresh start.

Autism, Anxiety, and ADHD Overlap: 5 Strategies to Address a Trio+ of Concerns

Approximately 50-70% of persons with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) according to the scientific literature meta-analyses.

5 Things You Should Know about Your Diagnosis

A diagnosis is an important part of the first two sessions since it helps the therapist conceptualize the presenting concerns and treatment options by categorizing and naming symptoms.

Supporting Families Impacted by Stress and Trauma

When children experience a traumatic event, the entire family is affected. Often, family members have different experiences and emotional responses to the traumatic event.

5 Tips for Talking to Children about Therapy

Children and teens might be asking to go to therapy and are choosing to seek out help. In other situations, a parent or caregiver is seeking out therapy either voluntarily or at the recommendation of someone.

Support for Developmental Trauma in Childhood

The impact of significant stressors on families and their developing child’s environment can be lifelong since prolonged stress can create biological changes in brain chemistry.

High School Anxiety: Transitions & Triggers for Teens & their Families

Anxiety present at the beginning of a new school year as part of back-to-school-anxiety is common.

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.