Written by: Lauren Martin You and your child/teen may have reached the point where you’re thinking about speaking with a mental health professional to help with your concerns. This can be an overwhelming decision to make as you wonder how counseling can help your child. To help you make your decision, here are some benefits of taking your child to see a counselor, therapist, or other mental heal[...]
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Written by: Lauren Martin So, you and your child have decided that they would like to start seeing a counselor - great job for taking this important step to help support your child’s mental health! You and your child may be feeling uncertain about what counseling is and what it will look like in action, especially if you’ve never been to counseling before. It’s important for many to feel pre[...]
Written by: Lauren Martin Oftentimes, as children become teenagers, their desire for greater independence grows. This is a developmentally appropriate shift that typically occurs during this stage of life! However, during this time, it can be difficult to manage your own level of involvement in your teen’s life. Sometimes it might feel like you are not doing enough, or that you are doing too muc[...]
Written by: Lauren Martin These days, children and teenagers can be consistently exposed to negative messages about themselves. These messages can come from a variety of sources, including media such as music, TV, and movies, comments from family and friends, or self-comparison on social media. It’s from these sources that children can develop negative thoughts and feelings about themself. It’[...]
Written by: Lauren Martin While holidays from various traditions are celebrated throughout the year, a new holiday season is quickly approaching for many of us. The holiday season is a time to get together and celebrate with friends and family, and these celebrations often involve sharing meals together. Because of the emphasis placed on food and eating during this time of the year, individuals mi[...]