As a therapist, I’ve seen firsthand how important it is for kids to understand and express their emotions. That’s why I love using books as a way to help kids explore feelings like …
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Mental health tips and insights
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder: Symptoms, Causes, and Coping Strategies
As the days grow shorter and the cold weather sets in, many people may experience a dip in their mood and energy levels. For some, this seasonal change can trigger a more serious …
What is AI Therapy and What Is it Used For?
Artificial Intelligence is being used to help a multitude of different careers using technology, with healthcare becoming one of them. Heck, I even used AI to help me generate …
Calm Your Mind: Tools to Help You in Moments of Panic or Anxiety
When anxiety or panic strikes, it can be overwhelming. In these moments, it’s important to have quick and effective tools to help ground yourself, regain control, and soothe your …
7 Tips for Coming Out from Our Therapists
Coming out is a super personal journey that can feel both empowering and challenging. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and each individual's experience is going to look …
How to Get the Most Out of Therapy: 4 Things to Do After a Session
Therapy can be a life-altering journey, but remember, the magic doesn't stop when you step out of your therapist's office. It's the 'after' that can truly amplify the benefits of …
Problems with Intimacy and Sex: How Couples Therapy Can Help
Intimacy is like the secret sauce in the recipe of a healthy relationship, but keeping it simmering can be tough! With life's whirlwind, past baggage, or good ol' miscommunication, …
Thriving with ACT: Practical Tips for Therapists on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
In the ever-evolving field of mental health, therapists continually explore and integrate new modalities to better support their clients. One of the approaches that has gained …
Understanding Internal Family Systems: Expert Interview
Welcome to a deep dive into the transformative world of Internal Family Systems (IFS), a therapeutic modality that's gaining traction for its unique approach to healing. This blog …
How Parent Counseling Can Help First Time Parents
If you’re reading this at 3:25am, feeding your beautiful new baby for what feels like the hundredth time tonight and trying to remember when you last showered, you’re in good …
Helping Kids and Teens Navigate Grief and Loss: Practical Tips for Therapists
Let's talk about the tough stuff - grief and loss. Nobody's immune, not even kids. As therapists, we're often in the trenches, helping young ones navigate these big, scary …
What Is Brainspotting Therapy? A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
Brainspotting is a relatively new but rapidly growing modality in the realm of therapeutic practices. In this article, Billie shares her decade of experience as a therapist and …
