Oct 3, 2023
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....
Sep 18, 2023
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...
Sep 8, 2023
Many families in the U.S. have a loved one in the home struggling with mental illness; that loved one is often a child. The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided families, intensifying any mental health concerns already present. While students have returned to “normal” school...
Aug 3, 2023
The Power of Mindfulness in Families As parents, much of what we do is aimed at creating harmony and connection within our families. Something that often gets overlooked, but can be a helpful tool in these efforts, is the practice of mindfulness. Finding...
May 10, 2023
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and physical health...
May 4, 2023
Most of us who were born in the last half-century have a Star Wars memory (or ten) from our youth: light saber wars in the backyard, dressing up as our favorite characters for Halloween, or “using the Force” to open automatic doors at the grocery store. But Star Wars...
