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From Little Fish to Big Pond: Guiding Kids Through the Middle School Transition Summer days are beginning to wane, teacher assignments are being posted, and the supply lists are starting to roll out as the excitement of a new school year begins to bubble up. For some families, it’s just getting back into the groove … Read more
Reconnecting and Building Stronger Relationships Post-PTSD *The story featured in this blog is about a fictional couple and their situation. Names and/or portions of this story are not intentionally reflective of any of our clients or PTSD journeys. Any parallels of this story to real-life experiences are merely coincidental.* Sarah and her husband John have … Read more
Redefining Fitness: Embracing a Holistic Approach to Whole-Body Wellness What does “fitness” mean to you? For many, that word conjures images of treadmills, weight rooms, and strict diets. For others it may bring mental images of influencers or bodies that seem unrealistic and unattainable. But what if “fitness” could mean something totally different? Let’s broaden … Read more
Response Ready: Destigmatizing First Responder Mental Health “9-1-1, what’s your emergency?” We’ve all seen the medical drama shows. The larger than life emergencies, the immaculate last minute life saving procedures, the just-in-the-nick-of-time timing. It’s entertaining to watch, but it pales in comparison to the real life careers of first responders. First responders, including firefighters, law … Read more
Finding Strength in the Unknown They say “Life’s like a box of chocolates”. Well, I kind of hate it. There are plenty of surprises that I love, but not knowing which rogue chocolate is full of the coconut…not for me. Accepting the level of uncertainty that comes with chocolates….and life, well it’s just not something … Read more
Unlocking the Science of Stress In the fast-paced world we inhabit, stress often becomes a constant companion in our daily lives. I imagine you’ve experienced one or more of the following: Being stuck in gridlock traffic, Running late for a crucial appointment, The vague text from your partner with the ominous words, “we need to … Read more
A Parent’s Guide to Handling Children’s Extended School Breaks There is no greater feeling of nervousness than waiting for the ticker scrolling at the bottom of the screen during the news to get to your school district to see if school will be closed. Or staying up late waiting for the text and/or call about … Read more
Navigating the Holidays: A Guide on How to Support a Loved One with an Eating Disorder The holiday season is a time for joy, festivities, and togetherness, but it can also be a rough time for many people, for a multitude of reasons. During this season, food is an integral part of our gatherings and … Read more
The Impact of Bullying: How to Prevent and Stop It There was a female high school freshman who played soccer for the girls varsity squad. She was tall and lanky, had braces and a pretty unique personality. She was a starting defender who, despite how small she looked, had earned herself the nickname “Bruiser.” She … Read more
Social Wellness and the Holidays Trick or treat, pass the turkey, and happy holidays! Is anyone else feeling the impending time warp of the holiday season?! I definitely feel it and am not ready for it, but apparently Costco, Hobby Lobby, Lowes, Home Depot and just about every other big box store were ready in … Read more
