Considering all of the changes and stressors kids have experienced this year, it’s important that parents be aware of the common signs of anxiety & depression in children & teens.…
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Help! My Child’s School Counselor Referred Us to a Therapist
Help! My child's school counselor referred us to a therapist. School counselors are an invaluable resource to students, parents, and teachers. Counselors provide guidance to help students navigate the sometimes…
5 Myths About Therapy
If you’ve never been to therapy, your references for what to expect may consist of misleading sources like pop culture and entertainment media which tend to offer inaccurate portrayals of…
Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia: Symptoms and Treatment
The terms “anxiety” and “panic” may be used interchangeably in conversation, but mental health professionals use these phrases to describe unique processes. Someone with anxiety may or may not experience…
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Have you ever felt down and wondered, is this depression? It’s normal to feel sad, irritable, or low now and then - so at what point does sadness become depression?…
3 Tips for Coping with Grief and Guilt During the Pandemic
For many, 2020 has been a year of loss: loss of routine and a sense of safety, loss of jobs and income, loss of important ceremonies and celebrations, and sadly,…
3 Tips for Adjusting to Remote Learning
Worried about your child adjusting to remote learning? The beginning of a new school year is upon us, and many parents of school-aged children are facing the specific challenges that…