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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

Resources for Intentional Living

When I read this quote by Alice Walker, the author of the Pulitzer prize winning novel “The Color Purple,” I feel both called out and...

Kathryn Marcantel

Jul 19, 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...

Laura Waller

Jun 28, 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

Community Connect: A virtual group for parents of children and teens with ADHD

KS Services is pleased to announce an ongoing Community Connect group. This virtual group will meet the first Friday of each month...

Laura Waller

May 26, 20231 min read

Cultivating Empathy

Spring is a time when we turn our attention to our yards again after the winter has passed. We clean out weeds, prune bushes for new...

Sondra Horst

May 26, 20233 min read

Why Your Thoughts Matter

This blog has to start with a bit of neuroscience, a focus on the brain. The key term that must be understood is neuroplasticity - a term...

Laura Waller

Apr 21, 20232 min read

Helping Children Heal through Play Therapy

Children experiencing emotional distress often do not have the ability to verbally express their emotions, but play therapy is a powerful...

Amy Zacaroli

Apr 5, 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

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Thoughts from a Therapist: A Self-Care & Self-Compassion List

Discover practical self-compassion and self-care tips to navigate hard times with kindness and resilience. Create your personalized list!

Kathryn Marcantel

May 92 min read

Celebrating Diversity on World Autism Awareness Day

Thursday, April 2, is World Autism Awareness Day, designated by the United Nations to promote awareness, acceptance and inclusion of autistic individuals in every part of the world. Originally designated in 2007, this year’s Awareness Day theme is “ Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value ,” chosen to highlight and affirm the dignity and worth of all autistic people. Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined in the mental health field as a neurological condition characterized b

Amy Zacaroli

Apr 12 min read