Summer (and the heat!) is finally here! And with that, comes a whole new host of changes and different family dynamics. One shift, in particular – college students are home! As with any change, there are positives and negatives to this shift. One positive might be the inevitable family reunion after a long semester filled with stressful nights studying for…
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How to Respond When Someone Shares their Trauma Story with you
Tips from a Trauma Certified therapist The “me-too” movement can evoke some polarizing reactions. Depending on your personal experiences. You may have feelings fully supporting the movement, negative feelings about the movement or anywhere in between. Regardless of where you land on this evolution, it appears to be here to stay. More importantly, it is organically opening a door for…
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The Personal Side of Counseling
by Gretchen Zagzebski, MEd, LCPC “You see a counselor too?” This response sticks out in my mind. The more prominent memory is actually the look of shock and awe after sharing that yes, counselors see counselors too. As a fellow human being who feels the whole spectrum of emotions from joy to suffering, seeing a counselor myself has always been…
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How Dance can Help Your Kid’s Mental Health
by Katelyn Easter, MS, MFT, choreographer, Ballet Instructor and Creative-Arts Trained Therapist At the young age of three, my grandma took me to see the Nutcracker of Middle Georgia Ballet. I was transfixed for the three hour performance. Never a moment did my eyes leave the stage. Immediately after the performance, I took my grandma’s hand, leading her toward the…
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Miss Becky’s Magic Sleep Solution for kids
Magic Bedtime Formula for Kids What is the first thing you feel when someone says “bedtime routine?” Anxiety? Frustration? Hopelessness? Embarrassment? You are not alone. So many parents struggle with bedtime for their kids. Let’s face it, it’s the end of the day. You’re exhausted. You’ve used up all your willpower to be kind, polite, answer questions, get stuff done,…
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How to stick to Your Goals (or get back on track TODAY!)
featured on Chaotic Commute written by Lauren Schifferdecker, MA, LCPC Setting goals is exciting, isn’t it? There’s a thrill, a rush. Research says you actually release endorphins when you set goals because you picture the results and it makes you happy. Crushing your goals is really great too. Obviously. But it’s somewhere between the start line and finish line that…
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