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Art Therapy: The Therapeutic Power of Creation
By Jacqueline Scheffler, MA, ATR-BC, LPC, CCTP The Essence of Art Therapy Art therapy is an intervention that combines the creative process through utilizing art materials, psychotherapy methods and the human experience to improve a person’s overall well-being....
The Silent Struggle: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Families
The Unspoken Reality of Parental Mental Illness The responsibilities and pressures that families face today are compounded for everyone when a parent struggles with their mental health. The pain and awkwardness of trying to communicate the situation to others often...
Neighborhood Nod
Bridging the Digital Divide for Students and Families
In the modern digital age, it can be easy to assume that everyone has access to the internet. However, a startling disparity exists between those who are, and are not 'connected.' This digital divide affects individuals in underserved communities and significantly...
Back-To-School Anxiety-Reducing Checklist for Parents and Kids
Experiencing back-to-school anxiety is a common reality for many parents and children. By addressing the sources of anxiety—both external and internal—families can face the school year with more confidence. Externally motivated anxiety often comes from feeling...
Teacher Talk
Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers
For most schools in the U.S., the first day of the new school year is just days away. No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare in advance, that first day feels something like a polar bear plunge into icy waters: jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little...
Teaching EQ to Our Youth: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters Now More Than Ever
“When you’re drowning in loneliness and your emotions get the best of you, everyone seems so far away…I needed a life raft. The reason I couldn’t handle these emotions was because I did not have high emotional intelligence.” These are the words of Maximilian...