Explore our thoughtfully curated collection of articles designed to educate, inspire, and support your mental health journey. From actionable tips for managing seasonal changes to in-depth insights into ADHD and autism, our blogs offer valuable resources for individuals, families, and caregivers alike. Whether you’re seeking strategies to boost your mental resilience, navigating parenting challenges, or simply looking to learn more about mental health topics, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge here.
It is that time of year again when the leaves fall, the seasons change, and the holidays descend upon us. Some individuals may experience it as “the most wonderful time…
November 26, 2024
Pathological Demand Avoidance and Autism Spectrum Disorder Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is a behavior profile that falls within the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)….
September 21, 2024
As much as I love this phrase, I am also mindful of how hard it is for children and teens to contemplate the idea of just being who they are. Heck, it is even hard for ad…
September 18, 2024
Understanding the Relationship Between Autism and ADHD: Symptoms, Therapy Benefits, and Social Skills Training Autism and ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) …
September 15, 2024
Understanding ADHD in Girls: Symptoms, Therapy Benefits, and Long-Term Consequences Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often manifests differently in girls c…
September 14, 2024
What common misconceptions or challenges gifted children face in school? Parents, educators, tutors, and administrators may minimize the impact of giftedness, claiming th…
September 4, 2024
Dan Fassio is a doctoral intern at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Washington, DC training under Dr. Debra Brosius, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. He ca…
August 16, 2024
If your child doesn’t speak as early or as clearly as other kids. He may also have a small vocabulary. He could have trouble finding the right word for things when …
July 27, 2024
Prioritizing your mental health is an important goal, and summer can be a great time to focus on your psychological health, self-care and well-being. Using this opportuni…
June 15, 2024
Pride month is an opportunity to raise political awareness of current issues facing the LGBTQIA+ community. Parades are a prominent feature of Pride month, and there are …
June 12, 2024
Research over the past 20 years found that our society has five primary expectations about what makes a “good mother” and these expectations are often unattainable an…
May 10, 2024
Ways to engage in self-care and prioritize your mental heath: 1. Keep A Journal Sometimes, you’ve just got to vent—but you might not always feel comfortable turning t…
May 1, 2024
Abandonment is an extraordinarily painful experience. It can have substantial impacts on our perceptions of ourselves and others. An experience of abandonment and t…
April 9, 2024
Kindness, defined as actions intended to benefit others (Curry et al., 2018) and considered as a pro-social relational construct, supports an intra and interpersonal focu…
July 28, 2023
STOP TRYING TO “FIX” yourself Those who believe they need ‘fixing’ will be caught in a continual loop of insecurity. When we act as though we a…
July 25, 2022
The new 988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This dialing code will be availab…
July 18, 2022
Tips for Boosting Self-Efficacy You can’t boost your self-efficacy or help others increase theirs. Here are a few tips that you might find helpful. Practice S…
May 13, 2022
Academic abilities are usually divided into different skills, such as reading, spelling, writing, and math. A child might have an IQ within the normal range, but ha…
April 18, 2022
Self-soothing is defined as an individual’s efforts or capacity to calm oneself while in a state of emotional distress. Emotional distress can vary in duration depe…
April 1, 2022
Pursuing better mental health has possibly become more complicated than it needs to be. While genetics clearly play a role in mental health, so does environment. While we…
March 21, 2022
Has anyone ever told you, “you’re overthinking it”? Then you’re not alone. Many of us are familiar with the experience of overthinking. Generally, “overthinking…
March 7, 2022
Do you believe that you were born and raised with a pre-determined set of skills and abilities? Or do you believe that your ideas and beliefs are ever-evolving, that with…
September 6, 2021
The benefits of nature on well-being have been well-documented in the science based literature, as well as in various cultures. As psychologists, we know that time spend …
April 22, 2021
When you harness the power of positivity, it’s amazing the impact it has on your life. It can reduce stress and make every moment worth experiencing. By thinking po…
April 11, 2021
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