How to Manage Social Anxiety Post Pandemic
Guest post blog by Codie Surratt, MA, LPC, LMT So just how do you manage social anxiety post-pandemic? “Do I need to wear my mask?” “Does it feel like this place is too crowded?” “Are we sure we’re ready to meet people and go out?” “Will the kids need their masks, even if we […]
How To Reduce Stress Response When Life Gets Hard
Guest Blog Post by Jane Kim, LCSW Wondering how to reduce stress response and the anxiety that flows from stress is a common concern because so many of us share it – nearly 60% of adults in the United States report feeling stress or anxiety daily. And when life gets hard, it can feel like […]
How to Embrace Change When Trauma Symptoms Feel so Familiar
Change can be challenging for anyone. However, for trauma survivors, it can be even harder. Especially when change feels uncomfortably familiar. It may seem easier in the moment to push change away, refusing to accept it. Yet, that robs you of the opportunity to overcome and make meaningful change. So, how do you embrace change […]
Resilience is the Key to Raising Kids That Can Cope
Guest blog post by Codie Surratt, MA, LPC, LMT This past year has been one for the books. Like all the books – the record books, the medical journals, the how-to-survive-a-pandemic-while-raising-kids-without-losing-your-mind books! One thing we know for sure from the last year is that those who could pivot despite uncertainty fared better. Pivoting helped ease […]
6 Rules for Helping Your Kids Fight Fair
Guest blog post by Stephanie Gutzmer, AuD, ABAC, C-IAYT Siblings fight. And it’s not a bad thing – it’s a natural process. However, as pandemic guidelines continue to recommend that we all stay home where possible, the tense family moments may feel too frequent. You definitely can’t expect children to get along all the time. […]