Six Factors That Affect Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to review the different factors that play a role in child, teen, and adult mental
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to review the different factors that play a role in child, teen, and adult mental
Instead of annual visits to the doctor, how would you feel about seasonal visits? Okay, hear me out. If you haven’t noticed, our healthcare system
In early human times, people relied upon the power of the arts to promote physical and emotional healing. People gathered together to participate in rituals
Notes from a therapist’s desk… When an individual starts therapy, they are often given a diagnosis of some kind. A diagnosis does not define a
In a time of a global uncertainty, increased screen time, online learning, overpacked schedules, and constant pressure for productivity, it is no surprise we have
Food intolerance testing is weirdly controversial. Some people think it’s the best thing ever while others view it as totally garbage baloney! Is it ever
Many of us have a complicated relationship with social media. On the one hand, it keeps us connected to loved ones, friends, and family. On
This fall, many children and teens will be returning to school in person after a year or more of relative isolation. With this transition may
Childhood anxiety almost always has an impact on, not just the child, but those around them as well. If you’re the caregiver of a child with anxiety, then you know full well that your child’s anxiety is most definitely a family issue.
Reflections from a Child and Family Therapist… It’s June and that means it’s time to celebrate Pride Month! Pride is a time to celebrate diverse
The flowers are blooming, the temperature is not yet blazing…it’s the perfect time to appreciate our Arizona landscape until…..Achoo! Spring has sprung and with it
Consider this: During childhood and adolescence, your kids may spend more time around each other than any other peer or family member! And with all
A bit of boredom can be beneficial! Boredom is needed to spark creativity, and it helps motivate children and teens to pursue new goals and
Emotional meltdowns commonly frustrate parents and seem hard to understand, prevent, and manage. Children often lose control of their emotions when they can’t verbalize their needs.
Self-compassion promotes happiness, boosts self-esteem, and encourages interconnection and consideration of others. It can be helpful to practice self-compassion when you feel angry or frustrated
It’s a new year! For many people, this means it’s time to create New Year’s resolutions. However, we know from recent research that up to 80%
The temperature is cooler. The holidays are here. And the new year is approaching. This is the perfect time for you and your family to
With the pandemic, many things have moved online. Is your child’s brain fried by the end of the school day? Do they try to decompress
Over and over I hear from parents who feel like the life has been drained out of them before they’ve even made it through their
As your kids get ready to go back to school (or resume online school), do you wonder what more you can do to help them