Category: Professionals

Every time I sit down to craft a therapy resource newsletter to send out to my community of child and family therapists, I freeze or shut down or just feel stuck and I have been thinking about why this is… Is it that I’ve been eyeball deep writing research literature reviews for my PhD? Maybe […]

  Sarah McCullough is dual certified as a music therapist, licensed professional music therapist, and a licensed professional clinical counselor. She has been a music therapist for about seven years and worked in numerous settings including school based, inpatient behavioral health, and outpatient behavioral health.    On April 4, 2025, Sarah is leading a live […]

What is the Mental Load?   If you’re feeling overwhelmed with all of life’s pressures, you’re likely experiencing what is known as the mental load.’Importantly, you’re not alone in feeling this type of stress, particularly if you’re a parent or a primary caregiver.  But what is the mental load, exactly? What contributes to its development […]

Making the most out of owning your own business requires practical ways to ensure self-care and success.

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[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.4″ global_colors_info=”{}”] Play therapy is an effective way in helping tweens through the struggles of transitioning from childhood to adolescence.  Although there are different schools of thought, for the purposes of this article, we will consider tweens to be ages 10-12 […]

  If you’re feeling exhausted…physically, mentally, and emotionally… you may be feeling the effects of work burnout. It’s a common condition that often goes unnoticed until it leads to other health concerns. There is a recent survey on burnout that found almost 50% of employees reported feeling burned out at their current jobs, significantly impacting their […]

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Having provided psychotherapy services for children and families since 2001, I have had the opportunity to observe how technology has creeped into the lives of children and families to the point it often eclipses the much-needed experiences of 3-dimensional play.I recently published an article called 7 Ways for Helping Children & Teens Step Away From […]