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Navigating the Path to Therapy: 5 Tips for Parents to Discuss Therapy with Their Child
For children, starting something new can be scary, and therapy is no exception. Mom and therapist Andrea Dorn has the tips for how to navigate this discussion with your children and teens!
Nurturing the Caregiver: A Guide to Parent Self-Care
Time for yourself, as a parent, should never be a luxury—it’s a necessity. Andrea Dorn, MSW, LISW-CP shows us how to best take care of ourselves, which, in turn, will help support our kids!
Practices to Help Relationships Heal, Grow & Thrive
Alexandra Solomon, PhD, shares her hope for Relational Self-Awareness. Plus, FREE downloadable daily practices from her book Love Every Day.
Sunshine, Screen-time, and Serotonin: Creating a Balance for Healthy Bodies and Brains
Screen-time for children is at an all-time high. It’s more important than ever to develop a balance in our kids’ routines—including adding more time out in the fresh air!
Top 5 Tips for Getting Kids Outdoors
Lauren Mosback, LPC, NCC gives us her greatest tips on getting your kids away from the screens and out into nature!
Nature’s Hidden Gifts: The Health Benefits of Children’s Outdoor Play
You know outdoor play is a good thing for your children—but do we know all the physical and mental benefits this wonderful activity can provide?
Whole Body Listening Is Not One-Size-Fits-All
Listening Larry is coming back to classrooms and therapy offices! But this time, you’ll see that listening isn’t a behavior to follow—it’s a process that we all do differently.
Coping with Negative Thoughts After the Death of a Loved One
In the aftermath of losing a loved one, clients’ thoughts may turn negative—or even downright catastrophic. Grief expert Claire Bidwell Smith offers activities to work with this extremely tender population.
The 3 Rs of Anxiety Management for Children
A skill set for families that have a solid understanding of what anxiety is and isn't
Dr. Steve O’Brien provides therapists an accessible skill set for clients’ anxiety management—perfect for children, teens, and their caretakers alike.
Ask the Expert: Q&A with Alexandra Solomon, PhD
Interview with relationship expert and Love Every Day author, Alexandra Solomon
Alexandra Solomon, PhD, shares how therapists can benefit from her new relationship devotional, Love Every Day, using the principles of Relational Self-Awareness.