7 Strategies for Helping Your Child Cope With Grief and Loss
Guest blog post by Ashley Wilkins, LCSW originally posted in 2019 The worst has happened. A loved one has died, and you’re left wondering how to navigate the difficult days ahead. When a child suffers a considerable loss – a parent, sibling, grandparent, or someone significant in their life – they feel it strongly and […]
5 Coping Strategies to Help You Deal With the Grief and Loss of a Relationship
Guest blog post by Martha (Marty) Dennen MA, LCPC, SEP originally published in 2019 At some point in life, you will experience a loss. Unfortunately, no one is excluded from experiencing losses in life. One of these will likely be the loss of an important relationship. Experiencing this grief and loss of a relationship can […]
How To Recognize Generalized Anxiety Disorder In Teens
Guest post by Codie Surratt, LCPC, MA Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is defined by the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as a disorder of excessive fear, worry, or anxiety presenting most days and recurring for at least six months. Fears can range from personal health and well-being to social phobias, family turmoil, and […]
What is Sturdy Parenting?
Guest blog by Jordan Spinnazola, MSW, LSW, ACSW Parenting is one of the hardest jobs out there. After all, your child doesn’t come with a parenting manual! Of course, there are books and experts and many studies on parenting styles; however, you are the expert on your child. Parenthood is filled with a lot of […]
What It Means When Depression And Anxiety Team Up
This was originally posted in May 2019 by Judy Petrushka, LCSW, SEP, CDVP. Judy died of ovarian cancer in 2020. She was a fabulous trauma therapist with additional expertise in treating issues of domestic violence. In addition to being a kind and gentle person, Judy was an amazing baker who loved to bring fresh-baked treats […]