It’s that time of year; the cold weather, the snow, the holidays, Christmas lights, and less daylight. This time of year can be cheery and bliss for some but for others it can become stressful, overwhelming, tense, and anxiety provoking with changes in routines. Here are some helpful tips to help get through this time […]
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This may not be the most therapeutic way to phrase this—but, sometimes life wakes you up by slapping you right in the face. My moment happened recently when I went to my new primary care doctor’s office for a check-up. I hadn’t been to the doctor’s in some time (you know COVID and all) and
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As summer begins to wind down, the hours of daylight become less, and the kids prepare for school, I am reminded of a feeling I used to have as a child and young adult during the transition from summer to fall. I did not understand it then, but I have come to know that what
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I am one of the lucky ones. I have had so many opportunities to love, know, learn from, and get comfortable with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ in my lifetime that when my oldest told us that they were non binary and pansexual, we just hugged them and thanked them for letting us know. They
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We’re nearing the end of an extraordinary school year, filled with highs, lows, and more than its fair share of uncertainty and change. For many children, the transition to summer is an unstable time — and for families with a more defiant child, this time of year can mean an uptick in behaviors. In this
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As a regular collaborator with Connecting for Kids, I’ve noticed that the topic of staying calm when your child’s emotions are running hot is one of the most popular Coffee and Chat support topics. Even if we weren’t still wedged into a world where pandemic stress is the norm, finding that place of calm that
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For many patients who use medication to help manage mental health, staying on track with proper dosing and timing can be a struggle. If this sounds like you, you’re not alone — according to the FDA, nearly 50% of patients don’t take their medication as directed. Dr. Tanveer Hussain, an experienced psychiatrist who serves children,
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Spring gives us a new sense of hope. It’s a time to think about renewing, achieving, and growing. Just as the flowers bloom, we may want to experience this type of change within ourselves. The season of spring is a time to look at new beginnings and fresh starts. Spring begs us to look at
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What is mindfulness? How do you practice mindfulness? This two-minute video, based on mindfulness practice with Terri McNeely, MEd, LISW, introduces mindfulness and shares an easy breathing technique. Interested in learning more about how mindfulness can help you manage stress or anxiety? Contact our office at 440-250-9414
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