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When Is It Time to Talk to a Therapist? How to Recognize When Distress Goes Beyond “Normal”
Is your distress lasting too long or interfering with daily life? Learn when it’s time to seek therapy for yourself or a teen loved one.

Lauran Thomas
Aug 252 min read


Helping Teens (and Ourselves) Focus on What We Get a Vote In
Help your teen build emotional resilience by focusing on what they get a vote in. Download a free visual and start a conversation that matters.

Lauran Thomas
Jul 222 min read


Understanding Emotional Triggers in Children and Teens
Learn about common emotional triggers in children and teens and how to help them identify, understand, and regulate their emotions.

Crystal Crum
Apr 263 min read


EMDR Therapy: Healing Trauma and Negative Experiences
Discover how EMDR therapy for trauma helps reprocess painful memories, reduce distress, and promote healing from PTSD, anxiety, and phobias

Megan Mekhail
Mar 232 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.

Laura Waller
Jan 152 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...

Laura Waller
Sep 26, 20244 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...

Amy Zacaroli
Sep 15, 20242 min read


Alternatives to Screen Time
Do your kids often complain of being bored and say, "I have nothing to do"? We have created a handy two-page printable guide filled for you!

Lauran Thomas
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Fall Group Options at KS Services
KS Services is excited to host fall groups for children, teens, and adults starting mid-September. Groups provide a unique opportunity...

Laura Waller
Aug 28, 20232 min read


Being Present with our Kids
One of the most common heart cries of children and teens is wanting to spend quality time with their parents free from a teaching moment...

Amy Zacaroli
Aug 1, 20233 min read


Protecting Progress in the Summer Months
As the school year comes to a close, kids and teens are excited to enter into summer vacation. Summer can mean relaxed days, more...

Laura Waller
Jun 7, 20232 min read


New Group Forming at KS Services
KS Services is excited to offer our four week virtual Lunch and Learn: Support Group for Parents of Children and Teens with ADHD. One...

Laura Waller
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Recommended ADHD Resources for Families
The final post in our series on ADHD and its impact on executive functioning skills is designed to provide you with a quick list of...

Laura Waller
Mar 22, 20233 min read


ADHD Services Now Offered!
KS Services, LLC is proud to announce that Laura Waller, LPC, has recently finished certification to become an ADHD Certified Clinical...

Lauran Thomas
Jan 2, 20231 min read


What to Expect in Group Therapy
Group therapy typically involves one or two clinicians with a small group of clients ranging anywhere from five to ten participants. Most...

Laura Waller
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Why Group Therapy Works
As a clinician working alongside adolescents, repetitive themes emerge in session including feelings of isolation, loneliness, and...

Laura Waller
Aug 22, 20222 min read


Make Changes Together
KS Services spends time partnering with families. We want our parents to feel supported as they support their children and teens who are...

Laura Waller
Feb 9, 20221 min read


Adjusting Expectations During Seasons of Depression
As we continue in our series on supporting a teen (or anyone for that matter) with depression, our second point to keep in mind is: ...

Laura Waller
Feb 3, 20222 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...

Laura Waller
Jan 26, 20223 min read


A Safe Place
In our final post on adding in Positive Childhood Experiences, we are going to focus on the culminating recommendation - feeling safe and...

Laura Waller
Oct 13, 20212 min read


How Big Is Your Child's Fear?
A lot of children are anxious these days. In fact, anxiety is the most common mental health diagnosis in the United States for children...

Amy Zacaroli
Sep 282 min read


When Is It Time to Talk to a Therapist? How to Recognize When Distress Goes Beyond “Normal”
Is your distress lasting too long or interfering with daily life? Learn when it’s time to seek therapy for yourself or a teen loved one.

Lauran Thomas
Aug 252 min read


Helping Teens (and Ourselves) Focus on What We Get a Vote In
Help your teen build emotional resilience by focusing on what they get a vote in. Download a free visual and start a conversation that matters.

Lauran Thomas
Jul 222 min read
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