Therapeutic change with kids isn’t always straightforward. Sometimes they’re all in—ready to talk, try new things, and engage in the process. Other times… not so much. They might shut down, act out, or flat-out refuse to participate. And that’s okay. Resistance is part of the process. It doesn’t mean therapy isn’t working—it just means we […]
From Perfection to Growth ~ By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT
This fall, our team attended the Educator’s Roundtable hosted by Newport, Groves (GLO), Horowitz Health, and Traverse. Dr. Joshua Stein, an adolescent and adult psychiatrist with Newport, shared powerful insights on perfectionism—something we see often in our work with kids, teens, and families. We know that real learning takes root when we pause, reflect, and […]
From High School to What’s Next: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Transition
This is the time of year for launching. Young adults are finishing up their last few weeks of high school, and parents are experiencing a whirlwind of emotions as they prepare for their children to embark on the next chapter of their lives. We often see young adults graduate from high school and immediately jump […]
Engaging with Puppets: A Tool for Play, Learning, and Emotional Expression
By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT Millions of people all over the world have been enamored with shows like the Muppets and Sesame Street. These shows have captivated young and old since the late ’60s and early ’70s. When engaging with puppets, there is a vulnerability needed from adults in the room. It can feel clunky […]
From Rewards to Life Skills: Guiding Children in the Digital World
By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT In this day and age, parents and caregivers face a new challenge: teaching their children how to engage with technology and incorporate it into their lives in a balanced way. What a task! Whether we like it or not, technology is integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives, and […]
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