Trauma Effects Don’t Just Quit
I am sure you have heard the term post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is so easily thrown around in the…
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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.
H.A.L.T. and Think Simple
Irritable? Can’t focus? Yelling? Starting to melt down? They aren’t listening? I don’t know what to do?!? Maybe we need…
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Talking about Suicide: Truths and Tips for Prevention
Suicide has been much-discussed in 2017, between the controversy of the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and the trial and conviction…
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The “S” Word
Growing up, the word "sex" seemed taboo; my friends and I (should we ever talk about sex in any way)…
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3 Ways to Help Get More Communication from Your Teen
Part 2: Make the Car a “Safe Zone” One of the biggest no-no’s that parents are regularly committing is making…
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6 Communication Strategies You Need to Know for Your ADHD Child
There are several learning curves to raising a child. Let alone one with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). At times,…
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