by Lora Ferguson | Sep 13, 2022 | Academic and Emotional Success, Austin Family Counseling, Back to School, Balance, Being Present, Children, Communication, Geetha Pokala, Mental Health, Parenting, Positive Discipline
Notice the Good and Encourage As you know, the weeks leading up to school and even after school starts can be a rough transition for both you and your kiddo. One way to increase connection with your child is to not only pay attention to the positive things that...
by Lora Ferguson | Mar 25, 2019 | Anxiety, Austin Family Counseling, Being Present, Children, Communication, Connection, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, Feelings, General, Mental Health, Stress Management, Teens
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” – Mr. Rogers The news is everywhere, and children are becoming consumers of the news at younger and...
by Lora Ferguson | Dec 28, 2018 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Balance, Being Present, Connection, Couples, Couples Counseling, Couples Therapy, Healthy Habits, Holidays, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Wellness
We made it! The year is wrapping up and we are looking onward to the clean slate and potential of a brand new year! No matter what the past year held, many are ready for a fresh start. We are in a season of optimism, hope, and commitment to change. With the new year...
by Lora Ferguson | Oct 27, 2015 | Connection, General, Relationships
Abraham Maslow, an American psychologist prominent in the mid-19th century, suggested that a person’s behavior is motivated by getting various needs met. Maslow theorized that these needs range from the most basic and tangible to abstract and intellectual, and that an...
by Lora Ferguson | May 12, 2014 | Anxiety, Depression, General, Self Help, Stress Management
Mental Health America observes May as Mental Health Month, a program dedicated to raising recognition about the importance of mental health to overall health and wellness. Their theme for 2014 is “Mind Your Health.” This May, consider making 2-3 goals to increase your...
