Blogs
Below are several resources we curate and comment on to help those in the local community — parents, teachers, counselors, therapists and the general community — better understand our perspective as well as the latest topics in psychotherapy.
The Pro’s and Con’s of Goal Setting
With the start of the new year, many people feel ambitious and are empowered to set new goals for themselves. However, there are both benefits and drawbacks to the New Years Resolution craze that we often see on social media. Pros of Goal Setting: Provides...
Podcasts to Support Your Mental Health
In recent years, podcasts have become an increasingly popular form of media. Podcasts are a great way to gather information on the go, whether that be listening during your commute, on a long walk, or while doing chores around the house. If you are looking to increase...
Mindset Matters: Growth vs. Fixed Mindset
Our mindset has a huge impact on our day to day life as well as our overall perception of the world. Understanding the difference between growth and fixed mindsets can help you reach success and overcome challenges. What is a Fixed Mindset? A fixed mindset is the...
Best Books for Your Mental Health
Best Books to Support Your Mental Health Parenting: How to Talk so Kids Will Listen and Listen so Kids Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish This book shares ways to: cope with your child’s negative feelings, express your feelings without being hurtful,...
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
When searching for a therapist, you will find that you have many different styles and techniques to choose from. Some therapists will be explicit about the modalities they practice and others will not. This post will provide the basics about one approach to therapy...
Improving Sleep Hygiene
Have you ever noticed that when you are running on little sleep, you are more irritable and have less patience than usual? How about less focused on your work or tasks? There’s a reason we need about 8 hours of sleep per night (and more for children and teens). We...
Self-Control Techniques Through Play
We all know that without self-control, many other executive functioning skills are more challenging and social skills can suffer. However, creating moments to hone in on how to think steps ahead and follow directions can be something more hands on and engaging than...
The Power of Play Therapy
What is Play Therapy? Play therapy is a therapeutic approach that utilizes play as the primary tool. In play therapy, clinicians guide play sessions in order to observe behaviors, emotions, and themes that emerge within play. Play therapy allows children to...
Nature and Mental Health
The human connection with nature has been a subject of intrigue and study for centuries, and in recent years, the importance of this connection for mental health has gained increasing recognition. The importance of having direct contact with nature in the maintenance...
Student Athletes and Mental Health
The athletics industry is constantly changing and evolving in today’s society. It is important that student-athletes can improve their own mental health, as well as identify ways their friends, families, and coaches can support them. Ways for friends and family...
Learning Styles
Learning styles are defined as different ways people take in, understand, express, and remember information. The four most common learning styles are: visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing. These 4 styles comprise the VARK system, established by...
The Power of Gratitude
The Power of Gratitude With the holiday season approaching, there is lots of talk around being thankful and leading a life full of gratitude. However, this can be a challenge for many people, whether it be hard to find gratitude if you are going through a...
Childrens Rights in Divorce
Divorce is a difficult, timely, and expensive process. It can also be heartbreaking, especially when children are involved in the mix. The family has new lifestyle changes to adjust to while trying to get through the actual divorce process. There are families who have...
Benefits of Family Therapy
For many families, having a strong connection and relationship with one another is valued. Some families struggle with conflict between one another which creates a stressful home environment. The goal of family therapy is to strengthen these connections by looking at...