by Carrie | Apr 12, 2021 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
To say that the COVID-19 pandemic has been a challenging experience from a mental health standpoint would be an understatement. According to an article published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in August 2020, over 5,000 people responded...
by Carrie | Mar 12, 2021 | Family, Individuals
You want to be a good parent. In fact, you are a good parent. But lately, you haven’t felt that way at all. There can be so much stress and anxiety with taking care of the kids. You try to put on a brave face for them, but some days even that’s not possible. It just...
by Carrie | Dec 11, 2020 | Family, Teens
It may take a decade or more to calculate all the lifestyle changes we’ve had to adjust since the pandemic and there will definitely be long term mental health effects to manage. Here’s one that may slip through the cracks: Your kids are now spending even more time in...
by Carrie | Nov 22, 2020 | Family, Teens
When COVID-19 entered all of our lives, it disrupted many aspects of society, leaving us all looking for ways to stay calm and sane. One of these disruptions was school. School has always been essential for the development of children, not just for academic learning....
by Carrie | Nov 4, 2020 | Family, Teens
Some institutions in our society help keep us grounded. Perhaps the most central of these is school. It provides a place for children to learn and grow academically and socially. In between math and English class are moments to catch up with friends, for example, or...
by Carrie | Sep 4, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
We know getting outside is good for your physical health, and it’s especially important right now during the coronavirus pandemic when social distancing can lead to loneliness. For starters, being out in nature often means participating in some activity. Whether it’s...
by Carrie | Aug 21, 2020 | Family, Individuals, Teens
It’s never easy to see your child get angry. Often, it can make you feel upset or frustrated, too. As adults, we sometimes believe the way children express their anger, sadness, or even happiness is unwarranted. However, it’s essential to understand that children act...
by Carrie | Jul 7, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
We’re conditioned to think that only when we’re able to check off countless impressive personal and professional successes could we possibly find happiness. Sadly, though, quite the opposite is true. Chasing after these illusive monumental accomplishments only...
by Carrie | Jun 19, 2020 | Family, Teens
Many parents have experienced dragging their teen to counseling. Several reasons might cause a teen to struggle with going to therapy, such as: It feels weird being in a counselor’s office. The conversation is awkward and not genuine. And of course, teens are often...
by Carrie | May 20, 2020 | Couples, Family, Individuals, Military & Veterans, Teens
You know the feeling. You’re chugging along in a good groove. After a while, you settle into a rhythm and may even begin taking the upbeat vibe for granted. Then, seemingly out of nowhere, you are greeted with sudden, perhaps drastic change. It feels jolting,...
