Jun 16, 2022 | Children, Men, Uncategorized, Women
Listen in as Counselor Emily explains about KidOne Transportation, a free resource to help provide transportation or gas vouchers to your appointments. Transportation does not have to be a barrier to you receiving mental health. A transcript of this video is available...
May 26, 2022 | Anxiety, Children, Stress, Uncategorized
Counselor Emily made this video to share tips for deep breathing for adults and children. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Hi, this is Emily with Garrett Counseling and today I want to tell you about deep breathing. Deep breathing...
Feb 28, 2022 | ADHD, Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
ADHD can be a difficult topic for parents… They want their children to succeed, but they don’t want the negative stigma surrounding mental illness to burden them. It is important for parents to understand what ADHD looks like and how they can support their child! ADHD...
Feb 16, 2022 | Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
Children are resilient. How many times have you heard that? There is some truth to that statement. However, children are not immune to trauma and the lasting effects it can have. If you are concerned that your child may be dealing with something you aren’t equipped to...
Feb 14, 2022 | ADHD, Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
Do you or your child have trouble paying attention? Maybe you bounce from one topic to another during a conversation or have trouble staying in one spot for very long. If this sounds like you or your child, it’s possible you could benefit from therapy for ADHD....
Jan 28, 2022 | Children, Parenting, Stress, Uncategorized
Most parents understand that the excitement of having a newborn can sometimes be short-lived when you are trying to find a daycare provider that meets your needs. Financial concerns, long commutes, finding a place that meets your personal wants, and knowing that your...
Jan 19, 2022 | Children, Couples, Divorce, Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
The aftershocks of divorce can be intense. Whether you thought you wanted the divorce or never wanted it, the reality is, it will affect you. The good news is that what you are feeling doesn’t have to be permanent. It is possible to overcome divorce trauma. What is...
Jan 12, 2022 | Children, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
Even though your child is able to speak words, their minds are not yet capable of conveying feelings and emotions like an older child or an adult can. Research has shown that play therapy for PTSD and other mental health issues is a very effective method of...
Jan 10, 2022 | Children, Depression, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Depression is sometimes referred to in different ways, such as “the blues” or “being in a funk.” Everyone experiences “down” days, but how do you know if what your child is experiencing is depression? In this blog, we will take a look at symptoms of depression in...
Jan 6, 2022 | Anxiety, Children, Parenting, Teens, Uncategorized
Many people experience clinical anxiety that affects them on a day-to-day basis. In fact, the Anxiety & Depression Association of America estimates that anxiety affects 25.1% of children between 13 and 18 years old. Symptoms of anxiety include worry, fear,...
Dec 30, 2021 | Children, Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
My Money Bunnies: Fun Money Management For Kids is written by Mike Michalowicz. The story follows a character named Sophie as she learns how to both save money for her “big dream” and have money for her daily expenses. Zoe Garrett recently read this book and wrote a...
Dec 16, 2021 | Children, Parenting, PTSD, Trauma, Uncategorized
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a common mental health condition that can affect people of all ages, including children. Our counselors at Garrett Counseling are experienced in working with children who are experiencing Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. We hope...
