What Parents Should Know
What Parents Should Know Mom and Dad, it is not that simple. It is not as simple as turning off the phone or going outside. It is not as simple as spending more time with family or even just talking to you. There are so...
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A Teen's Take on Mental Health
By: Kyleigh S. Have you ever wondered what a teenager's response would be to mental health? Well, as a teenager myself, I believe mental health is important because it affects how we feel, think, and act. When we don’t take care of our mental well-being,...
Waiting...
Wait times for services can be frustrating when you know you want to get some help. Here are some suggestions on helping yourself in the wait.
Meet Ashley McLaughlin, MSW, LSW
Hello dear readers, I am beyond thrilled to connect with you through this digital window and am honored to introduce myself – Ashley McLaughlin, a passionate advocate for mental health and a firm believer in the power of healing through self-discovery. As a Licensed Social...
Holiday help
Stressed yet? I mean, why would you feel stressed? Some of you might still be recovering from Thanksgiving and have a family hangover. Some of you might have gone Black Friday shopping and blown next year’s budget already. And have you seen the traffic? Those...
Holiday heartache?
This time of year can be tough. Never mind all the “normal reasons” – year end stuff at work, the stress of travel or shopping – this time of year can also mean you are struggling with your spouse or partner. This year may have...
Should I see an intern?
You’ve made the decision to enter therapy. Now comes the next hard part – deciding on a therapist. You look on a directory, or do a search and find some likely websites. As you scroll through the staff on a group practice site, you see...
Do you want to get well?
Jesus spoke these words to a “certain man” waiting by the pool at Bethsaida ( John 5:6 ). I think we hear these words and think, “Well, duh!” Especially in this case – this man had been at the well for 38 years! Of course...