How do we explain this to your children? Thoughts on race and violence. There has been so much social upheaval and pain over the last ten days. Against the backdrop of the coronavirus pandemic, the news has been full of images of the
The Benefit of Building Choices Into Your Child's Routine By Brianna Matey, Vice President of Clinical Services Think about a time when you were forced to do something that you did not want to do, like having to get
Recognizing the Effects of Trauma in Quarantine & How to Care for Yourself and Your Children By Katie Grilli, Family First Therapist Just over two months ago, we were told to stay in our homes and avoid contact with other people. We had to adapt ourselves
Child Guidance's Virtual Escape Room We can’t go to a physical virtual escape room, but we CAN do one online! Inspired by the Harry Potter escape room that was shared last week, our team
What Does a Good Daily Routine Look Like? It Depends Who You Are! By Kaitlyn Hughes and Hal Greenblatt We’ve talked a bit about the importance of having structure and routine for yourself and your family, but it can be easier said
The Power of Play: How 5 Minutes a Day Can Change Your Parent-Child Relationship By Lauren Hallinan, PCIT Clinical Supervisor During this hectic time of extended isolation, people of all ages are experiencing feelings of loneliness and frustration. There are difficult changes in schedules
What To Do When Someone Is Mean Behind the Screen By Lisa Schneller, Director of ATOD Prevention, Delaware County Over the past several weeks, parents and children have been asked to live together under one roof, day in and day
New Pandemic, New You: The Reality of Guilt in this Time of Uncertainty By Erin Whittaker, MST Supervisor On April 1, 2020 Erin, or A1E if you will, was born. A1E woke up to the unexpected gift of 30 days of government- mandated
Cultivating an Attitude of Gratitude Written by Jennifer Toof, Outpatient Therapist It is a universal reality that we all want to be happy. Individuals may have different conceptions about what may make them happy based
Engaging in a Digital World By Dr. Catherine Gardner, PsyD, JD, Chief Psychologist Staying connected and engaging socially when physically different is a central part of our mental health. No matter your age, emotional connection
Resources for Providers: Creative Telehealth Ideas The spread of COVID-19 has increased the need and demand for virtual mental health services. Not too long ago, telehealth was obscure to the majority of therapists, an uncharted territory
Keeping it Light: How to Make At-Home School Successful By Kate Schleigh, School Based Therapist The closing of school for the remainder of the school year to protect public health has thrown parents into the role of full-time teacher.
The Benefits of Nature and Why You Need a Plant Buddy By Cynthia Royds, Truancy Prevention Program Coordinator & Licensed Social Worker Take a second and think about a calming place. If you want to, close your eyes and picture it.
Game Time, It's Not Just For Your Kids By Clifford Richmond, Outpatient Supervisor, and Tiiu Lutter, Director of Development and Family Therapist While we are spending more time together, it’s still very easy to disconnect. When you’
Creating Structure & Routine By Kaitlyn Hughes and Hal Greenblatt, Truancy Prevention Department Structure can be hard to achieve and more importantly maintain. One of the most important things to remember is consistency is
