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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...
Laura Waller
Sep 30, 20213 min read
Creating an Environment that Promotes Vulnerability
In our previous post , we focused on changing our perspective as caregivers from “taking away” to “adding in.” It was noted that a shift...
Laura Waller
Sep 15, 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...
Laura Waller
Sep 8, 20213 min read
A Must-Do Tip When Helping Teens Transition Back to In-Person School
As we continue moving forward in our series focused on returning to in-person learning, it is important to spend a few moments thinking...
Laura Waller
Sep 1, 20212 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...
Laura Waller
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Narcissism – Is it abusive???
Narcissism is subtle. Your partner may be kind, loving, and caring in public, but at home the disguise is removed, and they are...
Lauran Thomas
Jul 21, 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...
Lauran Thomas
Jul 14, 20214 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....
Lauran Thomas
Jul 7, 20213 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...
Lauran Thomas
Jun 30, 20212 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...
Lauran Thomas
Jun 11, 20211 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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