ArticlesA counselor’s tip for managing COVID-19 anxietyMarch 20, 2020Nicole Sartini-Cprek, MEd, LPCC, NCC, IMPH If you are feeling anxious about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, thank your body for alerting you…
ArticlesWhat makes kids care? Teaching gentleness in a violent worldMarch 5, 2020In a world where violence and cruelty seem to be common and almost acceptable, many parents wonder what they can…
ArticlesMaking your New Year’s resolutions stickJanuary 22, 2020Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check.It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions is…
ArticlesHelping your child manage distress in the aftermath of a shootingDecember 20, 2019As a parent, you may be struggling with how to talk with your children about a community shooting at a…
ArticlesTips for parents on managing holiday stressNovember 15, 2019For many of us, the holiday season can bring an increased sense of family responsibility and, along with it, additional…
ArticlesTalking to teens about stressSeptember 3, 2019Stress isn’t just a problem for adults. Young people, too, frequently experience unhealthy levels of stress, as the APA’s 2013…
ArticlesAre you ready for Back to School? Resilience Tips for Parents and TeachersAugust 6, 2019We tend to idealize childhood as a carefree time, but youth alone offers no shield against the emotional hurts and…
ArticlesElder care: More than “parenting a parent”July 3, 2019A combination of trends is sparking heightened interest in generational issues. For one thing, people are simply living longer due…
ArticlesHealthy Divorce: How to make your split as smooth as possibleJune 8, 2019No one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. Still, more than 20 percent of first marriages end in…
Articles10 Simple Everyday Ways to Improve a Child’s Behavior and MoodMay 23, 2019by Angela Pruess MA, LMFT Discover how basic integrative health approaches can be applied daily to improve child behavior, mood, and mental…
ArticlesMaking the most of the holiday seasonNovember 19, 2018Stress and holidays seem to go hand-in-hand. Your busy schedule becomes even busier with preparations and celebrations. Even in nonholiday…
ArticlesHappy Couples: How to Avoid Money ArgumentsJuly 9, 2018If you’ve ever bickered with your spouse or partner over money, you’re not alone. Previous studies have shown that financial…
ArticlesManaging Stress for a Healthy FamilyJune 9, 2018As the nation continues to face high-levels of stress, families are susceptible to mounting pressures from finances and work. Raising…
ArticlesTalking to Teens. Suicide PreventionMay 9, 2018Suicide is a difficult topic, but it’s too important to ignore. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for…
ArticlesHow to talk to children about difficult newsApril 9, 2018Children’s lives are touched by trauma on a regular basis, no matter how much parents or teachers try to keep…
ArticlesStrategies for Controlling Your AngerMarch 9, 2018Wrath, fury, rage – whatever you call it, anger is a powerful emotion. Unfortunately, it’s often an unhelpful one. Anger…
ArticlesMaking Your New Year’s Resolution StickJanuary 9, 2018Lose weight? Check. Start exercising? Check. Stop smoking? Check. It can be daunting when your list of New Year’s Resolutions…
ArticlesDealing With The Pressure Of Gift-GivingDecember 21, 2017Sales and bargains can be exciting, as Black Friday kicks off another holiday shopping season. But shoppers need to be…