Teens Make Mistakes
Teens make mistakes, and parents are often overwhelmed and frustrated. However, I encourage you to think of mistakes as a…
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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.
LGBT and Family During the Holidays
This time of year is full of nostalgic sights, sounds, & smells. At every turn there are windows filled with…
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Caring for the Caregiver, Part 2: Managing Caregiver Stress
Part 1: Caring for the Caregiver It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it. --Hans Selye…
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Decoding the LGBTQ Alphabet Soup
As a therapist and ally that works with the LGBTQ+ community, I’ve been asked multiple times what certain terms mean…
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Where’s the Happy Button? Social Media and Awareness
If you were born after 1985, I’d guess that one of your first impulses after crawling into bed at night…
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Letting Go of Shoulds
My very first therapist taught me about “shoulds.” She once said to me, “Wow Natalie, you certainly “should” on yourself…
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