Author: Rae
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Fall Self-Care: 10 Fun Activities for All Ages
INTRODUCTION Fall is here! This is my favorite time of year. At least until after Halloween. Then the stress that comes with the rest of the holidays hits. With the whirlwind of family obligations and activities, I have to make a conscious effort to do things that I enjoy and find relaxing. Here are 10 Read more
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Understanding Symptoms of Childhood Depression: How to Help
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Activities to Celebrate World Mental Health Day
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Each year, there is a theme and 2024’s theme is “It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace.” This post has some activities one can do to celebrate World Mental Health Day. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. This means that if you make a Read more
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Surviving Postpartum Depression as a New Parent
My journey through surviving postpartum depression Read more
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How to Help a Person Having Suicidal Thoughts
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I will be talking about facts surrounding suicide and how to help a person having suicidal thoughts. The content in this post may be difficult for some to read. Please take care of yourself. Disclosure: The statements made in this blog are not medical advice. If you need medical Read more
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How to Talk to Kids about Death
Death is one of the few things all humans experience. It is one of the many reasons a family may seek my therapeutic services. A child may be having a hard time due to the death of a loved one. Or parents are unsure how to talk to their kid(s) about the death of a Read more
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Is it ADHD or Something Else? Similar Mental Disorders
In a previous post, I talked about the most common diagnoses among children today. You can click here to read more in that post. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common according to the CDC. I get a lot of families in my office that are concerned their young child has Read more
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The Five Questions You Should Be Asking Your Therapist
During a first session with a family, I sometimes get asked questions, but sometimes families cannot think of what to ask. Below I have written the five common therapy questions I do get asked. I have also written some questions that a therapist should get asked. To read the full list, sign up for this Read more
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What Are The Common Mental Health Diagnoses Among Children in the United States?
Hi y’all! In my therapy office, I see children who get diagnosed with things ranging from Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to PTSD. These diagnoses are either made by me once they enter my office, a previous therapist, or their primary care provider. In young children, some mental health diagnoses are more common than others. Below Read more
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How does therapy actually work?
Hi! When you think of therapy, what is the first thing that comes to mind? When watching a film and television portray therapy you usually see it as someone sitting or lying on a couch talking while another person sits across or near them in a chair with a notepad asking them “how do you Read more
