Keeping The Peace In Teen Dating
One of our goals at Elevate Counseling is to shed a light on the issues our teenage and young adult populations are often facing. This week, at the Phoenix Mom’s Collective, I’m talking about teen dating violence. Most people don’t think it’s as big or common of an issue as it actually is. Even if you…
Read MoreDo Kids “Need” Mindfulness?
“Mindfulness” has become a very popular buzzword in pop psychology. Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. in a world where our attention is constantly pulled in multiple directions, it makes…
Read More4 D’s To Stop The Worry Spiral
We often associate stress with adulthood, but our youth face plenty of challenges and changes in their young lives. In fact, the American Psychological Association reports 42% of youth experience stress, but feel they don’t have the tools to manage it effectively. In small amounts, stress can be good. Butterflies before a soccer game, for…
Read MoreFriday 5: Mental Health & Wellness
Check out what we’ve been reading to support your mental health & emotional wellness: Do you have an “unhealthy” relationship with exercise? Shifting your all-or-none mindset may get you off the couch and back in the gym again. (Washington Post) Finding yourself reflecting upon unmet goals or dreams? It can be easy to fall into the…
Read MoreGrieving Through The Holidays
Grief. It’s difficult to carry any day. For many, grief gets heavier around the holidays. By: Elizabeth Koth It was around the holidays last year that my dad started to undergo a battery of tests that eventually ended with a cancer diagnosis. He went through one round of chemo in early February and passed away…
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