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Contributed by: Brittany Collins, LCSW, LCAS What does it mean to be intentional or to live life with intention? This concept has grown more popular in recent years, though is still unclear to many. Let’s break that down and share why it can be helpful. The new year always brings about reflection on the year

Contributed by Lauren Moore Sussman There’s been a lot of sharing of the most listened to songs, albums, and artists in our client’s music apps around the office lately. While I will withhold my music interests for now, I thought I’d share what some of the therapists at Queen City Counseling & Consulting have been

Contributed by Austin Raines, LCMHCA Parenting is an emotion-filled journey that can lead to incredible highs and challenging lows. Two complex emotions that are commonly experienced by parents are guilt and shame. These two emotions can have a great impact on parenting styles and the overall environment of your house. Understanding the difference between the

Contributed by: Austin Raines, LCMHCA As parents, your role in shaping your child’s overall school experience goes far beyond just ensuring they turn in their homework in on time, study for tests, and receive good grades. Being a supportive parent is the most important role a parent will play over the course of the school

Contributed By: Austin Raines, LCMHCA The term, “validation,” has become increasingly popular, and its benefits can be applied in any relationship you find yourself in. At its core, offering emotional validation is one of the most important pillars in any close relationship. However, over time this word has become frequently misinterpreted and misused. In this

Contributed by: Austin Raines, LCMHCA The start of the school year is back on the horizon, and it’s never too early to start planning ahead. This allows students and parents to do everything in their power to make this upcoming school year as successful as possible. Parents play an important role in assisting their kids

Contributed by: Austin Raines Body image is a widely discussed topic that impacts individuals from all walks of life and can significantly influence one’s mental health. With the rise of social media, the expectations for people to look a certain way has never been more prevalent, especially for teens and adolescents. While many of the

Contributed by: Austin Raines If you are reading this blog, odds are you are knee-deep in your own mental health concerns or the mental health concerns of someone you love. Perhaps it’s both. Regardless of what brought you to this blog, I’m so glad you’re here, taking the time to read why it’s important to

Contributed by Austin Raines During childhood and adolescence, individuals have a greater ability to learn and digest new information. The commonly used saying is that kids absorb new information like a sponge. During the early stages of development, kids are constantly taking in new material that is primarily learned through observation. Whether they are observing

Contributed by: Austin Raines “The expectation that we can be immersed in suffering and loss daily and not be touched by it is as unrealistic as expecting to be able to walk through water without getting wet.” -Rachel Naomi Remen Before I dive into the impacts of vicarious trauma, I want to first discuss what