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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
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ADHD: Things to Love about YOUR Brain
ADHD can come with negative connotations in our society. Words such as “lazy, distracted, or unmotivated” may be used to describe those...

Laura Waller
Mar 15, 20232 min read
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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...

Kathryn Marcantel
Feb 9, 20233 min read
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ADHD - A New Perspective for Understanding
Over the next few weeks, KS Services is excited to share a blog series with a focus on ADHD. The goal of this series is to provide a...

Laura Waller
Jan 18, 20232 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Connect 3: Mini May Focus Teaching Skills to Enhance Teen Girl Wellness
KS Services hosted the third session of our outdoor mini May focus group for teen girls this past Sunday. Led by Licensed Resident in...

Lauran Thomas
May 20, 20211 min read
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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...

Laura Waller
May 10, 20211 min read
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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.

Lauran Thomas
Mar 17, 20211 min read
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Quick Tips for Thriving During the Holiday Season
As the busiest few weeks of the holiday season begin, here are a few tips to keep in mind for a peaceful holiday season. Spot the...

Laura Waller
Dec 16, 20202 min read
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Positive Affirmations for the Holidays
As we continue to move through the holidays, it can be helpful to have a toolbox of affirmations to use when an increase in presenting...

Laura Waller
Dec 9, 20202 min read
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Is It Time to Get Some New Tools?
As the holiday season begins, an increase in presenting symptoms is often noticed in session with clients.

Laura Waller
Dec 2, 20202 min read
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If/Then: An Interactive Guide for the Practice of Self-Compassion
Engaging in the act of self-compassion can seem challenging at first. While it is often easy to take care of others, taking care of our...

Laura Waller
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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Check In on Your Feelings & Learn How to Practice Self-Compassion
Engaging in the act of self-compassion can seem challenging at first. Use this interactive slideshow below to learn how to take care of...

Laura Waller
Nov 18, 20201 min read
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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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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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