Finding a youth counselor can be done through a few different methods. Here are some steps you can take: 1. Research local counseling agencies or mental health centers: Start by looking up counseling agencies or mental health centers in your area. These organizations often have a team of counselors who specialize in working with youth,… Continue reading Finding a Youth Counselor
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San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center Finding the right mental health provider for you is no easy task! There are countless therapists and counselors in the San Antonio area. If you widen your search beyond strictly San Antonio counseling and behavioral centers to include Telehealth services, the numbers get mind boggling. To make sure you… Continue reading San Antonio Counseling and Behavioral Center
Mental Health Services – The Search
Mental Health Services – The Search Last month, we went over some logistics of searching for mental health service providers. Now, let’s set our sights on who you should be looking for to get mental health services tailored to your needs! The tricky part is that you may not be sure it’s right until a… Continue reading Mental Health Services – The Search
How to Find a Therapist
How to Find a Therapist Having trouble figuring out how to find a therapist? It’s a necessary and daunting task when beginning or continuing your mental health journey. It also can feel impossible! In some places, like here in San Antonio, there are so many therapists to wade through. However, it’s a huge decision no… Continue reading How to Find a Therapist
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavior Therapy There are many, many different ways (or modalities) therapists can work effectively with and for a client. For children, play therapy is one of the ways I have found a lot of success. After all, play is kids’ most natural form of communication! Traditional talk therapy is probably the most common method… Continue reading Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Back to School Routines
Back to School Routines – Beat the Chaos! Time to get back to school! This marks one of the biggest transitions in a kiddo’s year, and can cause some SERIOUS chaos. But we know what to do with chaos, don’t we? PLAN FOR IT! As we talked about at the end of last school year,… Continue reading Back to School Routines
Building Trust in Blended Families
Building Trust in Newly Blended Families Building trust is a necessary part of a smooth transition for newly blended families! Should we expect everything to be smiles and rainbows right from the start? Of course not! Our energy should go into building a solid foundation. We need to know we can trust someone before getting… Continue reading Building Trust in Blended Families
Divorce and Children
Divorce and Children Divorce and Children. A combination not to be taken lightly, but not always avoidable. As parents, we need to be prepared to walk our kids through all manner of situations, and that includes difficult topics such as divorce. Let’s take a look at the things to keep in mind when presenting this… Continue reading Divorce and Children
The Benefits of Counseling for Kids
The Benefits of Counseling for Kids (Pt. 2) The benefits of counseling for kids, as we discussed last month, are HUGE! In our last blog, we spoke mostly about the long-term emotionally regulatory benefits. It certainly doesn’t end there though! One of the most immediate ways counseling can be helpful to children is by helping… Continue reading The Benefits of Counseling for Kids