By: Stef McAlpin, PLMHP My dad always taught me that athletes are made in the summer. I, as well as many others, believed in this. It isn’t lost on me years later that he was right. Those words have continued to linger, not ever far from my thoughts. Summer was a time to practice and […]
By Samantha Cleveland PLMHP, NCC Our world is constantly evolving, and it seems like each year so much growth is happening in the world of technology. Throughout the pandemic, this came in handy. Students moved to online school, a lot of jobs became remote, and how we received physical and mental health services changed. […]
By: Lindsay Poore, LIMHP Everyone is feeling the burn of this pandemic and our children are trying to find ways to meet their natural needs to grow, learn, and connect. Caregivers have had to navigate the murky waters of risk versus benefit when it comes to school, peer interactions, family gatherings and the list goes […]
By: Sharon Heckathorn LIMHP It’s hard to believe that it is back to school time again. For many children this is an exciting time of the year. Fresh notebooks, a new backpack, and an enthusiasm for what the year may bring. But back to school time can also be stressful for both children and their […]
By: Becky Meline, LIMHP LISW IADC Anxiety Disorders in Children Anxiety disorders in children and adolescence is the most commonly diagnosed mental health disorder in the United States with nearly 32% of adolescents dealing with anxiety (Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 2010). This number does not seem to be slowing […]
