Mental Health Topics
We have put together a series of helpful advice that we hope helps you to capture some information and skills to help you learn more about mental health and how to achieve a better life balance.
Coping With Empty Nest Syndrome
For so many years, you’ve been a parent, but now your children have grown and moved on. The house seems empty and eerily quiet. You wake up each day with no school lunches to pack or school functions to attend. Almost overnight, you have experienced a significant...
Identifying Signs of Postpartum Depression
The birth of a child is one of the most anticipated experiences a mother dreams of. Snuggling the newborn, the smell of their skin, and all of the wonderful feelings of holding your baby. But what if you don’t have that feeling of elation? What if you feel detached?...
Myths About Therapy
Views and opinions about counseling varies depending on your era and your the family dynamic. Maybe you were taught to put on a game face and suck it up no matter what just happened. Or your family lived by the rule that nobody needs to know our business....
Signs Your Child Could Benefit from Pediatric Therapy
All kids experience ups and downs navigating through childhood and that doesn't necessarily mean they need pediatric therapy. Emotional lows could result from just about anything. Often they're simply issues with a friend, a bad grade at school or hurt feelings from...
Counseling for Infertility
All aspects of your life from relationships to your own self-image are affected when faced with a diagnosis of infertility. Life experiences and your personality shape the way you handle this often unexpected news which is why we offer counseling for infertility. Many...
How Long Will I Be in Therapy?
This is a common question we hear when people call for counseling services in Jacksonville or any of our other locations. We can answer some questions about therapy are easily. However, this is not one of them. Because therapy is not a one size fits all and everyone...
What to Expect in Your First Therapy Session
Your first therapy session will start similarly to a doctor’s appointment. When you arrive, there will be paperwork you’ll need to complete. The forms include your insurance and basic personal information, medical and family history, symptoms questionnaire, privacy...
Managing ADHD with Counseling
ADHD – or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – affects millions of children across the globe. It’s most often treated with one or more prescriptions. As a pediatric counseling center, we know that managing ADHD with counseling is possible and may be a better...