Jul 22, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Uncategorized
In general, parents and caregivers want their children to adhere to rules and learn responsibility while also feeling confident and safe. Many parents have issues with this balance and end up in power struggles with their children. If I allow too much choice, won’t...
Jun 20, 2022 | Parenting, Play Therapy, Teens, Uncategorized
When you think of play therapy, you may picture certain activities with kids such as coloring or drawing, playing board games, or running around outside. When you picture these things, you may ask if play therapy can benefit teens. While those things you pictured in...
Jun 14, 2022 | Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Counselor Maddy shares a review of The Yes Brain by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. A transcription of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: The Yes Brain The Whole Brain Child Video Transcription: Good morning,...
Jun 14, 2022 | Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Counselor Emily gives parents a quick resource to help build emotional health with their children. A transcript of this video is available below. Resources Mentioned In This Video: Jenga Uno Video Transcription: Hi, I’m Emily with Garrett Counseling. So today I...
Jun 14, 2022 | Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Counselor Madelyn shares a review of The Whole Brain Child by Daniel J. Siegel, M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson, Ph.D. A transcript of this video is available below. Resource Mentioned In This Video: The Whole Brain Child The Yes Brain Video Transcription: Good morning...
May 26, 2022 | Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Counselor Chloe’s video on Building Empathy in Children based on the book Born for Love by Maia Szalavitz and Bruce Perry. A transcription of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Hi, my name is Chloe and I’m a counselor with Garrett...
May 18, 2022 | Parenting, Product Reviews, Uncategorized
Counselors Rachel and Victoria made this video to review the game Boom Boom Balloon. A transcription of this video can be found below. Video Transcription: Rachel Brewer: All righty. I think that we’re ready. Victoria Williams: Okay. Rachel Brewer: See, nice to...
May 17, 2022 | Family, Parenting, Uncategorized
Counselor Madelyn made this video to discuss setting limits using a concept pulled from Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), the “ACT” Method. A transcription of this video is available below. Video Transcription: Madelyn: Good morning, everybody. My...
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 15, 2022 | Parenting, Teens, Telehealth, Uncategorized
When the Covid-19 pandemic began, it brought with it many changes to our day-to-day lives. Healthcare, including mental healthcare, were not immune to these changes. Over the last 2 years, services like teletherapy (also referred to as online counseling or telehealth)...
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....