Ways to Increase Connection with your Child When School Starts
Notice the Good and Encourage As you know, the weeks leading up to school and even after school starts can…
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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.
Saying “No” Is Incredibly Difficult
For some of you, saying “no” may be easy. In which case I hope you’re enjoying your beautifully boundary-ed life!…
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Routine Charts for Getting Out the Door on Time
It’s back to school time! Soon families will be adjusting to a different schedule, and mornings can feel early, short,…
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Back to School with Austin Family Counseling
Reframing Common Conversations Woohoo it is time to go back to school! I am sure that many of you parents,…
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Self-Care: What is it? Does my therapist do it?
I’ve been hearing a lot recently about “self-care,” and that we should all be “practicing more self-care.” But what if…
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Picture Books as Therapy
Understanding complex emotions and life events is difficult for anyone, but especially for children. When they don’t have the proper…
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