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What Invites Anxiety and Depression Into Our Lives?

Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine are all chemicals that can lead a person to experience anxiety or depression. Even though medications are available to help mitigate the symptoms resulting...

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Recognizing Violence in Teen Dating

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month With Valentine’s Day in the rearview mirror, many still look forward to sharing a day or evening connecting, romancing, and enjoying their...

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Why Kids Behave Negatively or Pull Away

Watching kids at play or at home, it's apparent that some children move through tough seasons and still find ways to cope. Others feel overwhelmed and get stuck. One common sign that a child is...

Books for Small Kids with BIG Feelings

4 Book Recommendations from a Children’s Therapist Emotions can be difficult to manage, especially for young children who don’t always have the language for their feelings! Books are a fantastic way...

The Power of Language

Remember when you were a kid and your parent stood over you and said something like, “You should be doing homework now instead of wasting time!” or “You know what you need to do? You need to talk to...

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Do I Have A Phobia?

If anxiety or fear has ever held you back from doing something you love—or even from living your daily life with ease—you’re not alone. Many people experience intense, persistent fears that can cause...

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Is My Teen Depressed or Just Sad?

Are you struggling to compare temporary sadness with chronic depression in your child or teen? They often look very similar. As parents, it is very important to learn to recognize the signs to look...

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Are You Faking Orgasms?

what's your motivation for faking orgasm? Many sexually active individuals, regardless of gender, have faked an orgasm at some point with a partner. Orgasms are generally viewed as one of the primary...

3 Steps to Help Your Kiddo Build Self Esteem

Self-esteem has been a buzz word for a while now. It’s important for parents to help develop their kiddo’s sense of self or self-esteem. Have you ever thought about how self-esteem is developed or...

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Separation Anxiety: What To Do?

You are getting ready to drop your sweet bundle of joy off at childcare, grandma’s, or the church nursery. As you walk up you are prepping them by saying, “Mama is going to be back in 2 hours, when...