As a friendly reminder, blog posts are strictly psychoeducational in nature.
They are not a substitute for or continuation of therapy.
They also do not constitute a therapeutic relationship with the author or practice.
It’s that time… back to school. Before K-12 students go back to school, college students go back. Depending on where your college-bound student is going, some schools start back sooner rather than later and before you know it, they will be out of the house. This can be an emotional time for both parents and college-bound teens. Here are some tips to get everyone through move-in day and the first semester of college.
Read MoreLet’s face it… virtual and hybrid methods of work are here to stay! This might mean a company or position in a company going 100% remote or a hybrid method of some remote work as well as some in-person work. If you find yourself in a position where you do need to return to in-person work, whether 100% or a hybrid method, how do you prepare for that transition back?
Read MoreLet’s talk about devices and screen time. This is a hot topic that I frequently discuss with the parents of my patients. Since COVID-19 and the summer vacation being here, I have discussed it even more often lately.
Various studies have shown that screen time can impact eyesight, mood, impulsivity, and self-esteem. That short list isn’t even exhaustive either. Many parents I work with ask me what is an appropriate time for their child to be on devices and how early is too early for children to be exposed to devices.
To further assist in setting appropriate boundaries with devices, here are some tips:
Read MoreOne might argue that our pets are emotional support pets. In recent years that phrase has been a catch-all phrase to mean a variety of different things. Yes, our animals can support our emotional health. Personally, when I walk through the door after a long day and am greeted by my two dogs, I can’t help but bring a smile to my face. However, the term “emotional support” animal doesn’t mean the scenario I just described.
Read MoreI really had to think about some of my favorite things I use in sessions. There tend to be a lot of different items I use, and sometimes I use the same item for different things. However, I pulled out my phone and walked around my office to figure out what really are my go-to items. These items are in no particular order and if you decide to try some of them out, they are not to substitute or be a continuation of therapy services.
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