Amanda Crowder 
Couples are going to argue. It’s something that happens in every relationship at some point or another. It also happens with varying frequencies among couples. Arguing can actually benefit a relationship in both the short and long term. Arguing is one way to show that both sides care. Indifference, or not saying anything when upset, … Read more
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is the most researched based modality for children, adolescents, and adults. CBT addresses a large variety of mental health disorders. CBT’s goal is to help the client gain awareness of negative thinking patterns and respond to them more efficiently. Ultimately, by addressing negative thinking patterns, problematic behaviors will change. CBT is … Read more
With everything happening in the world today, it is easy to lose sight of our self – the “Big S”. This is a conversation I have been having frequently with many of my clients recently. How do you find work-life balance when there is no separation anymore? How are you as a parent and a … Read more
We all have experienced sadness in our lives. Sadness is a normal human emotion that can be brought on by some type of challenging or difficult event such as the death of a loved one, divorce, loss of job, or troubles at home. Nobody is immune from being sad. That being said, the emotion of … Read more
Frustration Tolerance Frustration tolerance is a presenting problem often seen by therapists, as parents seek much needed help for their children. As a play therapist, I often see this come through in the playroom when a child either doesn’t possess the skill to ask for help, or feels uncomfortable utilizing that skill. During parent and … Read more
National Stress Awareness Month, Telehealth, and the COVID-19 Pandemic What a time to be in, considering April is National Stress Awareness Month, and we are in the middle of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The pandemic in and of itself is enough to cause understandable stress. When you think of everything that effects each and every … Read more
Anxiety is a widespread issue among school age children and adolescents, more so now than ever before. In fact, nearly 1 in 3 children will develop anxiety symptoms through the course of their development. This debilitating and often misdiagnosed condition can impact every part of a child’s day. Research shows that anxiety left untreated has … Read more
