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The Healing Powers of Pets: How Animals Can Improve Mental and Physical Well-Being

The Healing Powers of Pets: How Animals Can Improve Mental and Physical Well-Being

Having a pet at home can make you feel happier and less stressed. Pets can also help improve your heart health and help children with their social and emotional skills.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 21 Feb 2023 • 4 min read
10 Mental Health Resources for the Black Community
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10 Mental Health Resources for the Black Community

When it comes to mental health, the Black community is often overlooked and underserved. Resources are scarce or hard to find, making it difficult to receive the support needed for
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 17 Feb 2023 • 4 min read
Mental Health Support for Black Communities: Breaking Down Barriers and Promoting Wellbeing
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Mental Health Support for Black Communities: Breaking Down Barriers and Promoting Wellbeing

Mental health issues have been a major concern for Black communities for many generations. Historically, mental illness has been stigmatized within the African American community and still today, there are
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 17 Feb 2023 • 2 min read
Uncovering 10 of the Top Black Mental Health Influencers to Follow for Inspiration, Support, and Guidance
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Uncovering 10 of the Top Black Mental Health Influencers to Follow for Inspiration, Support, and Guidance

Looking after our mental health is an essential part of life. Mental illness does not discriminate and affects everyone, no matter your race or background; it is equally important to
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 17 Feb 2023 • 6 min read
What Does Prioritizing Your Mental Health Really Look Like?
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What Does Prioritizing Your Mental Health Really Look Like?

Mental health advocates have been screaming from the rooftops about the importance of prioritizing mental health alongside physical health for ages. What does prioritizing your own mental health really look like?
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 10 Oct 2022 • 4 min read
Help! My Child Is Anxious!
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Help! My Child Is Anxious!

There is a clear differentiation between normal nerves and fears and clinically diagnosable anxiety. So, how do we tell the difference in our kids, and when is it time to talk to a professional?
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 26 Sep 2022 • 11 min read
Child Psychologist's Favorite Resources for Parents and Kids for Anxiety
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Child Psychologist's Favorite Resources for Parents and Kids for Anxiety

BooksStarbright, Simple Visualizations to Help Children; by Maureen Garth "This book was recommended to me many years ago by a 4th grade teacher who used it during their circle time
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 22 Sep 2022 • 2 min read
What Do I Do If I Think A Loved One May Be Suicidal?
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What Do I Do If I Think A Loved One May Be Suicidal?

While talking about suicide or suicidal ideation may be uncomfortable, a simple conversation can truly save a life. Let’s discuss ways to support someone who is suicidal and how to seek help.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 22 Sep 2022 • 4 min read
Supporting Your Child’s Anxiety During The Back To School Transition
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Supporting Your Child’s Anxiety During The Back To School Transition

For some kids, prepping for back-to-school can ignite some anticipatory anxiety about the transition.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 2 Sep 2022 • 6 min read
The Importance of Therapy In Black Communities

The Importance of Therapy In Black Communities

Written by: Lashanna Bryant, Marketing Specialist In 2021, Juneteenth was made into a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. This holiday was originally celebrated
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 17 Jun 2022 • 2 min read
Tips on Using Reinforcement from the ABA Team
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Tips on Using Reinforcement from the ABA Team

Written by: Stacey Ollivier, MS.Ed., BCBA, LBS Reinforcement is a great strategy to use when building positive behavior and achieving skills! A reinforcer is simply a reward. Reinforcers are
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 7 Jun 2022 • 2 min read
When the Holidays Aren’t So Happy: Supporting Loved Ones Who Grieving During the Holidays

When the Holidays Aren’t So Happy: Supporting Loved Ones Who Grieving During the Holidays

Grief is weird and hard. People who are suffering in the throws of grief try to lean on friends and family for support. If you want to give a gift to the griever in your life this holiday, learning a few key ways to support them will go father than you could imagine.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 14 Dec 2021 • 4 min read
Boundary setting for the holidays

Boundary setting for the holidays

Boundaries aren't always easy, but they are super beneficial for us all! Holidays can bring up family dynamics, trauma, or stress. That said, practicing healthy boundaries can help you have the best joyful season you can have. We share some of our go to tips in today's blog.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 16 Nov 2021 • 5 min read
Tips for raising emotionally intelligent boys (and all children!)

Tips for raising emotionally intelligent boys (and all children!)

November raises awareness for men’s health, and specifically, men’s mental health. In celebration of this important cause, we’re sharing some of our go-to tips for fostering emotional intelligence with young boys (and all children)!
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 11 Nov 2021 • 3 min read
Halloween activities for your family

Halloween activities for your family

Let’s talk about Halloween! This year might look a little bit different depending on your family’s needs and availability of activities in your community. There are a variety of different ways to celebrate Halloween that can meet your family’s unique needs this year or anywhere!
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 28 Oct 2021 • 2 min read
Fast facts about suicide prevention

Fast facts about suicide prevention

Suicide awareness and prevention is life-saving. We explore the risk factors for suicide, the things to look out for, and more.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 7 Oct 2021 • 4 min read
Say the word: suicide prevention, the power of language, and a reflection on loss.

Say the word: suicide prevention, the power of language, and a reflection on loss.

Just like you can’t stop the rain by pretending it doesn’t exist, if someone in your life is thinking about suicide, you bringing it up won’t cause it to happen. In fact the opposite might just happen and it could cause a discussion that could save a life.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 13 Sep 2021 • 4 min read
Burnout, self care, and caregivers: how can you care for yourself?

Burnout, self care, and caregivers: how can you care for yourself?

There has been a sort of expectation that come fall, we would have a return to normalcy. But the pandemic is not over and burnout is more present than ever. Burnout doesn't magically disappear; in fact, it seems to be worsening for many. What can you do to support yourself? We discuss this & more.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 3 Sep 2021 • 2 min read
End-of-summer questions for teens

End-of-summer questions for teens

Going back to in person learning can be both exciting and scary, the unknowns about the Delta variant could be causing anxiety, and there are still a few weeks left to make sure you hit any summer to-do’s. Here are ten questions to help foster conversation with your teen.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 12 Aug 2021 • 3 min read
Simone Biles' Impact on Mental Health

Simone Biles' Impact on Mental Health

Simone BIles’ courageously pulled out from the majority of the Olympic competitions she had trained for and planned to participate in. The impact of her decision is immense. Staci Clark, Director of Education Services, and Niki Marinielli, Blended Case Management Supervisor, share their thoughts.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 6 Aug 2021 • 4 min read
July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

July is National Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month – also known as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month! It was declared in 2008 as a time to bring awareness to the unique struggles underrepresented groups face in the US in regards to mental health.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 22 Jul 2021 • 2 min read
Self Care 101

Self Care 101

Written by Danielle Young Self-care is a term that we hear often or see a lot on social media, but it's important to talk about what it really is and
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 21 May 2021 • 2 min read
Suicide Prevention: How Can You Help a Friend or Loved One?

Suicide Prevention: How Can You Help a Friend or Loved One?

Written by Jennifer Toof, Outpatient Therapist Sometimes people with suicidal thoughts show warning signs. Sometimes they don’t. Suicide without any warning is not uncommon, so if someone in your
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 20 May 2021 • 3 min read
Turning toward your teens

Turning toward your teens

Written by Tiiu Lutter, Director of Development at Child Guidance and Family Therapist at Thriving Families Center. How do we talk to our teenage children? And how do we talk
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 18 May 2021 • 6 min read
Autism Myth Debunked- My Child Doesn’t Care

Autism Myth Debunked- My Child Doesn’t Care

Its autism awareness month, which is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interacting with children on the autism spectrum to take a moment and appreciate our neurodiverse individuals.
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Staff 22 Apr 2021 • 5 min read
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