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Teens and Self-Compassion - A Missing Link for Wellness
Often parents are told about self-esteem and the importance of increasing levels of self-esteem in children and teens. While the...

Laura Waller
Nov 11, 20203 min read
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What is Self-Compassion, and Why Do I Need to Practice It?
Self-compassion is not a term we hear often. We often hear about increasing our self-esteem, building up our self-confidence, or finding...

Laura Waller
Nov 4, 20202 min read
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Increasing Self-Awareness through the Wheel of Emotions
Do you ever find yourself regularly asking your partner, spouse, or even teen, "How are you?" and the response is the same. "Good."...

Lauran Thomas
Nov 4, 20201 min read
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Enhance Virtual Learning at Home with Fidget Toys
Laura Waller, MS , of KS Services offers some helpful insights for parents and caregivers on how to improve student support at home for...

Laura Waller
Nov 2, 20201 min read
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Equipping Teens to Reduce or Manage Stress
With all that teens are facing during this unprecedented pandemic, teen mental health is now more important than ever. Teens are facing...

Laura Waller
Oct 28, 20201 min read
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Coping with Remote Learning
Many students across the country are going to school virtually this year, and caregivers are looking for ways to support their students...

Laura Waller
Oct 22, 20202 min read
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A Time Management Technique For Teens
Understanding the balance between leisure and work helps promote overall well being and quality of life no matter what our age (Goel,...

Laura Waller
Oct 14, 20202 min read
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Listen to a Kitchen Conversation with a Licensed Professional Counselor
Pull up a chair to the kitchen table and join the conversation between Lauran Thomas, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Michelle...

Lauran Thomas
Sep 23, 20201 min read
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Ever Wonder How to Move Past an Argument or Past Injury?
These tips and resources are valuable tools to keep in mind when you are processing with your partner a fight or regrettable incident.

Lauran Thomas
May 8, 20202 min read
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Four Marriage Communication Themes that Get in the Way of Connection
Dr. John Gottman spent years researching communication in marriage and worked to find common themes that made for satisfying unions.

Lauran Thomas
May 4, 20201 min read
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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 143 min read
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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 242 min read
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Pulling Back the Curtain on Bad Behavior
Understanding child behavior is key to reducing tantrums and power struggles. Learn how to respond with connection instead of punishment.

Amy Zacaroli
Mar 33 min read
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