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Friday 5: COVID-19 TIPS
Life disruptions and the uncertainty related to the COVID-19 (Corona Virus) outbreak have many people understandably anxious. If you or members of your family are feeling stressed, check out these resources gathered by Elevate Counseling’s clinicians! Looking for a way to talk with your child about COVID-19? Education reporter, Cory Turner, asked experts what kids…
Read MoreFlipping The Script On Resolutions
January tends to be a time for reflection and resolutions. While building our weaknesses is a noble endeavor, why not consider your best friend from high school’s advice in your yearbook to “stay the same,” at least in a couple of areas? 5 Resolutions To Keep Doing In 2020 1) Own Your Strengths We teach…
Read MoreWhat “Giftedness” Is (And What It Isn’t)
As a psychotherapist who specializes in Giftedness, I can attest to the confusion that abounds regarding the term. I’m not just speaking to parents of gifted children, but gifted adults as well. Being gifted in a specific area can certainly make some things easier (oh to be able to actually understand those IKEA building instructions…
Read More5 Brain Games To Shift Thinking
It’s good to remind ourselves on occasion that our brain can play tricks on us. We can’t blame it. Our brains are bombarded with an overload of information to sift through every second, and it needs to take mental shortcuts to keep up. But these little tricks don’t always work very well, especially when they…
Read MoreAre You An Emotional Hoarder?
We recently gave my son’s bedroom a makeover. He had been sleeping for months on a queen-sized mattress. The mattress took up the majority of his bedroom, sitting halfway under his desk. He had an elevated bed accessible by a ladder but refused to sleep on it because the dog couldn’t join him. Cleaning out…
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