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.
Mental Health Awareness Month
It’s Mental Health Awareness month—a time to reflect, educate, and advocate for better mental well-being for all. Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness and importance of mental health and wellness. Though conversations about...
Will AI Replace Therapy?
In recent years, artificial intelligence has made waves in nearly every industry—medicine, education, business, and even mental health. AI-powered chatbots and virtual assistants can now offer mindfulness tips, mood tracking, and even cognitive-behavioral strategies....
Therapist’s Thoughts on Netflix’s Adolescence
Warning! This blog will have some spoilers on Netflix’s new mini-series, Adolescence. If you have not seen it or don’t want it spoiled, please return back after you’ve watched it (highly recommend watching it). If you have seen the show, there are absolutely stand...
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, formally known as Autism Awareness Month. The term “awareness” changed to “acceptance” in hopes of not only providing more education, but to promote understanding, respect and acceptance of individuals with autism. While awareness...
Social-Emotional Household Games
Getting inside the brain of a young child can be a tough task. However, creating spaces for children to explore their emotional intelligence and thoughts about feelings can make a big difference in how that child emotes and copes in their lives. These conversations...
The 5 Stages of Change in Therapy
In therapy, there are times where people come in and they are ready to make a change. Other times, people come into therapy with ambivalence in changing, or they are forced by family or the legal system. This is typically resulting from a problem behavior that the...
Spring Forward: Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) effectives many people every winter. The colder weather and darkness at 4pm can leave people feeling isolated being indoors often and experiencing mood changes. With the recent start of daylight savings time and spring coming around...
What is the Supervised Visitation Network?
Our team at Shoreline Therapy Center recently completed a 24-hour virtual training hosted by Supervised Visitation Network (SVN). SVN is an international, non-profit organization that consists of a network of agencies, including Shoreline Therapy Center, that they...
Happy Social Work Month!
Happy Social Work Month to all of our fellow social workers! Thank you for all that you do everyday, every month and all year. The work that we do is not easy and takes a lot of strength, empathy, and caring. As we support our societies each day, it’s important...
Mental Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning
As the seasons change and spring approaches, many of us feel the urge to clean and declutter our spaces. But did you know that spring cleaning isn’t just good for your home—it’s also incredibly beneficial for your mental health? From reducing stress to boosting mood,...
Reunification Therapy vs. Supervised Visitation
In child welfare and high-conflict divorce cases, a child can become distant from one or both parents. The child may not be in the parents' care due to being placed in foster care after a DCF investigation, or losing custody of the child to the other parent. After...
Tips for Therapy with Adolescents
Therapy can vary from being extremely successful, to very challenging when working with adolescents. Some adolescents agreed to therapy and felt they wanted support, however some teens are in therapy not by their own choice due to parents or other systems enforcing...
Hit the Unfriend Button on Toxic Relationships
Friends make life fun and sometimes, more tolerable. Having quality friendships is a key factor in having a more enjoyable life. However, not-so-great friendships can actually bring us down and have a negative impact on our mental health. Unless you know the signs...
Treat Yourself With Love
Valentine’s day is widely known to be a holiday for the lovers. For some people, this holiday can be very exciting for those who love to give to their partners and spend time together. For others, it can feel overwhelming with the pressure to go all out for their...