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How to help middle school kids navigate big changes by Karsten Friske When we think about the word “stability” middle school is usually not the first environment that comes to mind! The changes that occur in the middle school years impact a growing adult impact every facet of life. Whether it be academically, socially, psychologically […]

Understanding Neurodiversity: Embracing Our Differences By Kayla Ivory In the array of human experiences and identities, there exists a beautiful spectrum of minds, each unique and valuable in its own right. However, it’s common for some individuals to feel like they don’t quite fit into society’s standard mold. This feeling of being different or misunderstood […]

by Adam R Glendye LPC, CPCS “It’s midnight and I am searching Reddit to ask if other 25-year-olds are in the same place that I am… I graduated college during COVID-19. I spent the last year of college in my apartment or dorm wearing a mask. I also graduated with the world on lockdown and […]

By: Katie Huggins Creating Space for Trauma Responses: Navigating Change with Compassion and Preparedness Change is an inevitable part of life, and while it can bring growth and opportunity, it can also trigger trauma responses for individuals who have experienced past hardships or adverse experiences. Whether it’s a major life transition, such as moving to […]

by Adam Glendye Navigating Tough Times: 5 Strategies to Keep Your Family Together Through Challenges In times of adversity, when the pressure feels unbearable and the future uncertain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. As a father, your instinct is to protect and provide for your family, but when faced with financial struggles and […]

Rediscovering Self: Embracing the Beauty of Your Current Season by Katie Huggins Life is a tapestry woven with the threads of change, growth, and transformation. In the ebb and flow of time, we often find ourselves swept along by the currents of circumstance, responsibilities, and obligations, losing sight of the essence of who we are […]

by Katie Huggins Rebuilding trust in oneself and relationships after experiencing betrayal, disappointment, or personal struggles is a courageous journey that requires patience, commitment, and self-reflection. Here are five tips to help you take steps toward recovering trust: Recovering trust in yourself and relationships is a transformative journey that requires self-compassion, boundaries, honest communication, vulnerability, […]

By Julia Akins Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being, and it’s crucial to take care of it just as we do with our physical health. While therapy and medication can be essential components of mental health treatment, there is another powerful tool that often gets overlooked – movement and physical activity. […]

Embracing Discomfort. Breaking Out of your Comfort Zone by: Blake Wingo We all have our happy places. Our nice protective bubble where all the bad things aren’t allowed in. Even the Super Man had the Fortress of Solitude. Even the Man of Steel knew he could not live his life within those walls, however. To […]

Navigating Tough Times: 5 Strategies to Keep Your Family Together Through Challenges By Adam Glendye LPC, CPCS In times of adversity, when the pressure feels unbearable and the future uncertain, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and isolated. As a father and husband, your instinct is to protect and provide for your family, but when faced […]