Talking To Your Suicidal Teen
Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children,…
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Mental Health Resources from Austin Therapists
Practical guidance on anxiety, parenting, relationships, and child and teen mental health — written by the licensed therapists at Austin Family Counseling. Whether you’re navigating a tough season with your teen, working through couples challenges, or just want evidence-based tools for everyday stress, our Austin-based team shares what actually helps.
Part Two: Let’s Learn About Domestic Violence in Queer and Trans Communities
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to readthrough. Please step away and take…
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10 Conversation Starters to Help Parents Connect with Their Teens After a Long School Day
As a therapist who frequently works with preteens, teens, and their parents, I often get asked how to engage teens…
Read morePart One: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – What It Is and How You Can Recognize the Signs
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to readthrough. Please step away and take…
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Parental Burnout Is a Real Thing
Hello, parents! How are you holding up? Are you taking the time to care for yourselves? Remember, modeling self-care is…
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Debunking 5 Myths About Therapy
As a clinician in private practice, I've observed a common theme: many people believe the myth that therapy is merely…
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