Mental Health
Finding A Therapist In 2021
By: Elizabeth Koth, Client Care Coordinator With the importance of mental health being brought to the spotlight by a number of notable athletes and actors, combined with the world still trying to climb out of the pandemic, therapists are seeing record numbers of clients of all ages and from all walks of life. If you,…
Read MoreFriday 5: Kids & Teens
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your/your child’s mental health: The further behind a student falls in their assignments, the less likely they are to feel they can catch up. This is how to help a teen out of a homework hole. (The New York Times) Parents are sometimes conflicted about the weight…
Read MoreUsing Context To Reframe Your Thinking
By: Kusha Giahi Imagine the following scenario: A person who never works, cooks, or cleans. The people they live with tend to their every need. Not only does this person never express gratitude, but they’re also often rude. They often push back when they don’t get their way and are reluctant to clean up their…
Read MoreFostering A Growth Mindset In Your Children
Did you know that our abilities aren’t set in stone? Research shows that what we can accomplish are impacted by a combination of our genes, our environment, and our mindset. Psychologist Carol Dweck, a researcher at Stanford University, says there are two types of mindsets: fixed-oriented and growth-oriented. People with a fixed mindset believe that…
Read MoreHelping Our Kids Find Passion In Learning
Self-motivated learning has long been a philosophical ideal in education, and with good reason. People pursue goals, retain information, and feel more satisfaction in projects where they can identify meaning and purpose. Enter the use of “Passion Projects.” “Passion Projects” encourage individuals to ask questions, pursue personal interests, engage in research, and then CREATE something…
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