Written by Sarah Labrot and Amanda Baskin. Communicating with compassion is difficult sometimes for everyone but especially for parents. Parenting is a challenging yet rewarding journey. While there are days that feel so fulfilling, sometimes the stress and frustration of daily life can lead to yelling at our children. Typically in these moments...
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Written by Sarah Labrot. With school starting soon and the days of summer winding down, getting back into a routine is on everyone's mind. Let's talk about how to use that schedule to your advantage today. After all, there's a hidden power in arriving ahead of time, a power that can transform the way...
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Written by Sarah Labrot and Hunter Bickers. Summer is a season filled with vibrant celebrations, outdoor gatherings, and social events. While it's a time of joy and relaxation, it can also present challenges for individuals in recovery who are working towards sobriety or those that wish to redefine their relationship with alcohol. Navigating summer...
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Written by Amanda Baskin & Sarah Labrot. Managing anxiety while traveling. ...
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Written by Amanda Baskin For many kids, summer starts with a bang There’s the excitement of school ending and all the possibilities of how the newly gained free time can be used. Hopes of sleeping in, spending time with friends, and playing at the pool seem to be the only focus as summer starts....
Continue readingChanging Your Approach to Conflict with Your Partner
Blog written by Katie Clay Have you ever wondered why conflict with your partner feels seemingly impossible to address? Do you often feel like arguments rarely feel productive? If so, you are not alone! Most of us have felt this way, but there is hope. Learning what behaviors to avoid and what to do...
Continue readingTeenage Anxiety: What is it and what do I do about it?
Anxiety is a normal feeling of worry or nervousness we all experience at some point. However, for some people, the problem becomes too big, making it hard to manage. As we enter our teenage years, we find children with an increase in anxiety symptoms due to multiple factors. In this article, we will identify...
Continue readingDealing with Grief and Loss: 5 Steps from a Counselor to Help the Healing Process
Grief and loss are natural and unavoidable parts of life. Grief and loss come in many different forms such as death, the end of a relationship, or a life transition. These changes are overwhelming and painful. As a counselor, I have seen firsthand the profound impact grief has on individuals. In this blog post,...
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