Treating Anxiety with Internal Family Systems Therapy
guest post by Sheri Leasure, LCSW Have you ever had an argument with yourself? For example, you get invited to a party and the following dialogue takes place inside your head: “I really should go. I haven’t been to anything social in weeks.” “But what if I say something stupid? Or can’t find anything to […]
Teens! Angst or Depression?
guest post by Gayle Pape, LCSW Is it Teen Angst or Depression? You’ve seen it and heard it. Grunts, sighs, and eye rolls. Phrases like I’m fine – leave me alone!… I hate my life!,,, You embarrass me!… I have no friends!… I can’t believe he blocked me on Snapchat!… I’ll never pass high school […]
What is Art Therapy?
Guest post by Erika Berg, MAT, LCPC Have you heard the term “Art Therapy” and wondered what that is? Two words that seem unrelated on the surface have the capacity to be much more, as you will see when we dive a little bit deeper into the topic of “What is Art Therapy.” Art therapy […]
Warning Signs of Suicide and What You Can Do About It
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you’ve been affected by the suicide of a friend or loved one, you know just how deeply painful and tragic it can be. Your life is forever changed by the grief and loss. It’s been said that suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. So it’s […]
How to Cope with School Anxiety
Guest post by Amrit Singh, LSW As the end of August approaches, many students are preparing to return to school. They might feel excited and joyful – or afraid and anxious. If you’re a parent of students in the latter category you might be wondering how to help them cope with school anxiety. Whether your […]