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The Power of Mirroring: Building Stronger Connections with Your Kids and Teens

As parents, we often find ourselves seeking effective ways to communicate with our children and teens. In the midst of ...

Acceptance: Helping Us Weather the Storms

In a world filled with constant change and challenges, finding peace within ourselves can be a daunting, and at times ...

The Parenting Experiences Shame Keeps Quiet

We live in a time when we are inundated with Social Media posts/images of parenting wins. Everywhere you look there ...
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Where there’s Smoke there’s Not Always Fire

When I was 11 or so I was walking down a dirt driveway and unexpectedly encountered a copperhead snake only ...
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Looking Beneath the Surface

Learning About What Lies Beneath the Surface Near the beginning of the academic year my son (we will call him ...
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How to Help Kids Navigate Change

Tips to Help Your Children Navigate Change It’s no secret in the therapy world that requests for services for children ...
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Motivating Children During Hard Times

Keeping Children Motivated—Even When It’s Difficult Motivation. It’s a skill that is important for many reasons in life. It allows ...
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) 101

What You need to Know About Cognitive Behavior Therapy What is CBT?Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) is a form of therapy ...
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What is a Therapist and What Do They Do?

What is a Therapist and What Do They Do? There are so many types of therapists out there and for ...