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The 5 Best Therapies for Those on the Autism Spectrum

November 28, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Autism is a mental health disorder that affects both children and adults. It causes people to behave in certain ways that are considered “abnormal” and make interaction with others very difficult. While there is no cure for autism, there are treatments that have been shown to help people, including children, improve their social interactions. The […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children

Afraid of Failure? Here’s Advice on Coping with Failure

November 25, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Fear of failure causes us to put the brakes on our life. When we’re so afraid of failing at something, we either don’t try at all, or we subconsciously undermine our own efforts to avoid an even bigger failure. Without question, fear of failure is immobilizing and, when we allow it to dictate our choices and sit […]

Filed Under: Self-Esteem

What is Self-Esteem Counseling?

November 22, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Most people recognize whether they have a high or low self-esteem. But what is self-esteem exactly and how does it impact our everyday life? Self-esteem is the degree to which we feel worthy, valuable and confident, and these feelings or beliefs greatly affect our well-being and social interactions. Low self-esteem is associated with feelings of […]

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Helping Kids Cope with Divorce

November 20, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Divorce isn’t easy for anyone, but children can take it particularly hard. Many children don’t understand what is happening and many more feel the divorce is somehow their fault.    Here’s how you can help your child cope: Communicate Openly The divorce should be explained in simple and straightforward terms. If at all possible, both […]

Filed Under: Children, Parenting, Separation/Divorce

Teaching Kids Mindfulness: The Benefits and Easiest Ways to Do It!

November 16, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

“Pay attention!” It’s a phrase that is uttered dozens of times a week (if not more) in households where children between the ages of two and 18 reside. How is it that when they WANT to, oh say when they are playing video games or watching cartoons, kids can have a tremendous attention span. But […]

Filed Under: Children

How Learning Disabilities Affect a Child’s Mental Health

November 14, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

For many children and teens, learning disabilities are a frustrating part of life. Learning disabilities not only bring a sense of shame and isolation, but they can also lead to mental health issues in some children. What Are Learning Disabilities? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a learning disability is any disorder […]

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children, School & Academics

Let Go and Let God – Faith-Based Therapy for Christians

November 13, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Can spirituality and religion be used as a therapeutic strategy? More and more mental health professionals are finding that God can offer some of their clients more direction than they can. In the past, many Christians have neglected to get the help they need from a counselor because they were afraid their belief in God […]

Filed Under: Religion / Spirituality

Top 5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety

November 13, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

It’s rare that any of us will get through life without experiencing anxiety at some point. But some people have the burden of dealing with anxiety on a daily basis. Whether it’s over something big or insignificant, anxiety stops us from living a normal life full of joy and potential. Here are 5 ways you […]

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3 Ways Individual Counseling Can Help Your Marriage

November 12, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Even happily married couples can hit obstacles along the way. When this happens, couples can either go it alone and try to work through their issues themselves, or they can seek the guidance of a trained and experienced marriage counselor. While some couples feel their problems should be kept private, many more are finding the […]

Filed Under: Couples/Marriage

Healing from Childhood Emotional Neglect

November 11, 2020 by Ericka Williams Leave a Comment

Many of us were raised with the notion that kids are meant “to be seen and not heard,” meaning ‘don’t speak until you are spoken to.” While this idea may have only meant to keep the volume down at the Thanksgiving table, it can have negative ramifications on a child’s psyche. Worse still, there are […]

Filed Under: Abuse/Neglect

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