When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough – Self-Care in the Aftermath of Tragedy
A personal note from the author: As I was writing this piece in the aftermath of the school shooting in…
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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 Goodbye: 3 Important Reasons for Closing Sessions in Therapy
Summer break is only a few weeks away! That means summer camps, traveling, and taking a much-needed break from the…
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Y’all, Please Stop Judging Your Emotions!
I want to first say that the title of this post might be slightly misleading. I don’t believe it’s actually…
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Building A Better Mental Health Future for Our Children
We are living in an unprecedented time - not only are we facing a global pandemic that is having a profound…
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Talking to Adolescents About Porn
Often I am consulting clinically about how best to handle screen time expectations and tech boundaries in terms of both…
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Ways to Helps Your Child in Navigating Friendships
A common question I receive when working with parents is how to offer support when witnessing their child is navigating…
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