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Private vs School Evaluations: Making the Right Choice for Your Child
It’s that time of year again, when youngsters prepare to head back to school. For families, it’s a busy season of supply-gathering, back-to-school haircuts, and anticipation of schedule or teacher announcements. It may evoke feelings of dread or excitement for kids and parents- or a mix of both! As the dust settles on the new…
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The Rise of Virtual Therapy: Insights on CBT and ACT
In recent years, at least somewhat influenced by the global pandemic, more people than ever have sought out opportunities for therapy or professional counseling. Clients of all ages increased by over 3 percent from 2019 to 2022 (9.5% to 12.6%) and those between the ages of 18-34 rose from 12% to 18.4% during the same…
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Beat Winter Doldrums: Tips for Seasonal Affective Disorder
Tips for handling winter doldrums otherwise known as winter-onset Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Prevalence Is the dreary winter season tempting you to withdraw and to hibernate? Many people’s moods are negatively affected by weather patterns. This is why there is a higher incidence of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in dark and dreary locations, like Seattle…
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Harried Holidays? Tips for Managing Stress
The holiday season is in full swing, and for many of us it is a time of joy intermingled with overcommitment. While juggling your holiday activities, consider gifting yourself time to engage in self-care. It is important to set aside time for self-care to avoid negative emotions during the holidays. It is well known that…
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Supporting Your Child’s Neurodiversity Awareness
Perhaps your child has recently been evaluated and diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental disability. Many parents struggle when attempting to decide whether or not to share the diagnosis with their child. Encouraging both disability awareness and self-advocacy is important for neurodiverse individuals, especially for children and adolescents. Previously, I wrote a blog about whether or not…