Mental Health Resources for LGBTQIA+ Texans
In mid-July, it was announced that the special line dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ youth – which anyone could access when…
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The AFC Blog
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.
Modeling Balance: How Parents Can Adapt Through Life’s Seasons
As a symbolic therapist, I often work with metaphors to make meaning of our lives. One metaphor I return to…
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Responding vs. Reacting
Emotional regulation is not just for children and teens; it is for us too! School is about to start, and…
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The Company We Keep: A New Look at Friendship This Fall
New school year, new schedules, same question - Who’s sitting with you at lunch? Whether you’re a student, a teacher,…
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Children and Chores – Let Them Help!
“Never do for a child what he can do for himself.” - Rudolph Dreikurs With the start of a new…
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Clean & Safely Destructive Anger Tools for Kids
Helping Children Express Big Feelings Without the Mess Anger is a normal and necessary emotion—but for many children, it can…
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