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The Best Questions to Ask Your Therapist to Track Your Own Progress Starting therapy can be one of the most rewarding decisions you ever make for your mental health. Whether you’re working through anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, or simply trying to better understand yourself, therapy offers a safe space for growth and healing. But one […]

Substance use disorder has symptoms, causes and treatments. Substance use disorder (SUD) is a complex and pervasive problem that 16.7% of Americans over 12 struggle with. It is driven by an intense focus or addiction to a specific substance, or a few substances, that affects someone’s everyday functioning. Common substances in America are, of course, […]

February is Black History Month. Every month is a great time for child and family therapists to ensure their bibliotherapy collection and playroom is representative of the diversity of cultures in our society. If you are a child and family therapist providing play therapy services, this article provides just a few ways you can incorporate […]

There are captivating mysteries hidden within the simple yet profound act of conscious breathing as a mindfulness practice. In the spirit of silent contemplation and reflection, consider the transformative power that lies within the art of mindfulness and the ethereal cadence of the breath. Mindfulness Practice Mindfulness, the art of being fully present in the […]

  Helping children learn to slow down is best achieved through playful and creative means. Author Joelle Harrison who participated in my 2022 Children’s Book Writing Circle has written and published the most fun and effective children’s book that will help child therapists, parents and teachers everywhere playfully assist children is seeing the value to […]

I had the honor of getting to know Tammi Van Hollander in 2018 and 2019 and I have followed her work in the world of Child Therapy and Play Therapy very closely. I was thrilled to get to speak with her recently about her experience with the creative process of books and products and how […]

Guest author and expert Jack Petti is the Chief Executive Officer at Renaissance Recovery Center, one of the best rehabs in California. Having struggled with addiction from the very early age of twelve years old, Jack uses his own story to assist clients struggling with similar problems he once struggled with. Overseeing various roles at […]

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Feeding your spirit is something you may not include on your daily to-do list. It may or may not be anything to do with religious practice. Maybe it is a matter of acknowledging that you are not merely a mind and a body. You also have  an essence, a soul, a spirit that animates your […]