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Amy Zacaroli
Jan 232 min read
International Play Therapy Week – February 2-8
Celebrate International Play Therapy Week and explore the benefits of play therapy in supporting children’s healing and transformation.
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Laura Waller
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Emotion Regulation Strategies for Children with ADHD
Learn emotion regulation strategies for children with ADHD, including proactive support, situational planning, and attention redirection.
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Laura Waller
Sep 26, 20244 min read
Grounding Techniques for Children: Practical Strategies to Reduce Anxiety
Grounding techniques for children are strategies that all ages can use to address anxiety and distress. The goal behind a grounding...
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Amy Zacaroli
Sep 15, 20242 min read
Reduce Anxiety by Letting Go
Reduce Anxiety by Letting Go: Pause, Breathe, and Focus on What You Can Control When life gets overwhelming and we find ourselves anxious...
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Crystal Crum
Oct 14, 20234 min read
Tired of Yelling?
Are you finding yourself yelling at your kids? If you are, have you stopped to consider why? Some parents say that they feel like they...
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Laura Waller
Jun 28, 20233 min read
Stuck in a Stress Tunnel?
Often, time in a therapy session is spent working on the goal of emotion identification. Clinicians work with clients to help them name...
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Kathryn Marcantel
Feb 9, 20233 min read
Making the Case for a Deep Breath
Trying your best to be a calm parent to a toddler or a teenager in tantrum mode? Making an important phone call and your heart is...
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Laura Waller
Sep 11, 20222 min read
Using Sensory Toys to Help with Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is defined as an emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not fall within the traditionally accepted...
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Laura Waller
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Your Teen is not Alone and Neither Are You
Parenting a teen struggling with their own mental health can feel lonely, isolating, and confusing. It can be difficult to understand...
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Laura Waller
Sep 30, 20213 min read
The Importance of Community
In our series on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), we have looked at various ways parents can promote a sense of vulnerability and...
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Laura Waller
Sep 8, 20213 min read
From Taking Away to Adding In
The pandemic has placed obvious strain and pressure on our children and teens. Our children have been resilient in the face of virtual...
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Laura Waller
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Mapping Out Back to School
The “back to school jitters” are typical for any school year no matter what. During my time as a classroom teacher I would even have back...
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Lauran Thomas
Jul 14, 20214 min read
Narcissism – What do I do???
“Tina likes her coworker Janet. However, when they are interacting with their superiors or colleagues, it always feels like Janet has to...
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Lauran Thomas
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Narcissism – How do you recognize it?
Gaslighting. Flying Monkeys. Love-bombing. Do these have anything to do with narcissism? Yes! Granted, these terms do sound ridiculous....
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Lauran Thomas
Jun 30, 20212 min read
Narcissism – What is it Really???
“He is such a narcissist!” … “She is so narcissistic!” … “What a narcissist!!” … We’ve probably all heard phrases like these, especially...
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Lauran Thomas
Jun 11, 20211 min read
Couples Connect: KS Services Hosts Gottman Relationship Workshop
Do you find that you and your partner are going through the day to day motions but not enjoying each other? Do you feel a sense of...
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Laura Waller
May 10, 20211 min read
KS Services Hosting CONNECT: May Mini Session for Teens Girls
KS Services' Resident in Counseling, Laura Waller , has been busy this May hosting CONNECT: an outdoor mini focus group for teen girls...
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Lauran Thomas
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Sign Up Now for May CONNECT Teen Girl Group!
KS Services is excited to have an in person 4-week group for teen girls focusing on the acronym CONNECT! C-cultivating compassion...
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Lauran Thomas
Mar 17, 20211 min read
You Just Don't Get It! Mother & Daughter Workshop
KS Services family, please join Lauran Thomas and Laura Waller at a FREE in-person workshop focused on mother-teen daughter communication.
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Laura Waller
Jan 27, 20214 min read
Identifying Your Parenting Style in a Pandemic
Barbara Johnson said, “to be in your children’s memories tomorrow, you have to be present in their lives today.” This is a tall order,...
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Amy Zacaroli
Jan 232 min read
International Play Therapy Week – February 2-8
Celebrate International Play Therapy Week and explore the benefits of play therapy in supporting children’s healing and transformation.
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Laura Waller
Jan 152 min read
Group Therapy Opportunities at KS Services in 2025
Explore group therapy opportunities at KS Services in 2025. Connect, reduce isolation, and find support for children, teens, and parents.
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Laura Waller
Dec 13, 20243 min read
Emotion Regulation Strategies for Children with ADHD
Learn emotion regulation strategies for children with ADHD, including proactive support, situational planning, and attention redirection.
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