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.
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Understanding the “Winter Blues”
Winter is upon us, and with it comes shorter days and colder weather. This season is known widely for its holidays, snow covered trees (depending on where you live), cozy nights by a fire, and other traditions. But winter is also a time where we see a rise in...
After the Storm
After The Storm: (Ages 6 and Under) Typical Behaviors: During and after events, like the recent storms, people can experience a great amount of stress - children are no different. This stress can manifest itself in a variety of symptoms or behaviors. Those most...
PLAY THERAPY WITH ADOLESCENTS
Connecting with adolescents and building a therapeutic alliance can be daunting for even a seasoned therapist. How can trust be established and a relationship built when an adolescent is reluctant to engage with a therapist? Play therapy is the answer! Play gives us...
DO CUSTODY EVALUATIONS BENEFIT THE CHILDREN, PROTECT THEIR MENTAL HEALTH, AND HELP THE FAMILY MOVE FORWARD?
While research regarding the benefits of custody evaluation is limited, we do know that the conflict and instability are harmful to a child’s wellbeing. Typically, custody evaluations are used when a solution can’t be reached and the child’s best interest is to have...
GUEST BLOG: MEDIATION & DIVORCE
The greatest predictor of maladjustment, behavior issues, depression and anxiety in children is the level of conflict between their parents they are exposed to. Many times the conflict children experience between their parents is during and after a divorce. In our...
BE A VOICE
In the United States, slavery is not a matter of the past but continues in the modern day and is all around us. While most of us know and acknowledge that sex trafficking exists in other countries, many remain unaware that women, men, and children are being sold for...
GUEST BLOG: DOES MY PRESCHOOLER NEED PLAY THERAPY?
Do you ever wonder if the behaviors you see in your preschooler are normal or a cause for concern? Do you sometimes question your parenting strategies and wonder if there's a better way to respond to your child? As three to five year olds become more independent their...
UNDERSTANDING ANXIETY
We live in a culture of speed and instant fixes. Anyone or anything that gets in our way is considered a problem in our thinking. We do not tolerate discomfort and if pain or distress occurs, surely a professional will take care of the issue. Even though our bodies...