Dealing with the effects of the coronavirus on our daily lives can be challenging, stressful, anxiety-inducing, and even distressing. Adults, adolescents, and children alike across our Charlotte community and the nation have found themselves with a new “normal” that includes going to school or work online, not being able to go to favorite places
Contrary to what many of us believe, you don’t have to experience a big-T trauma (ex; witnessing or experiencing violence, experiencing natural disasters, severe accidents etc) to experience trauma symptoms. Trauma can refer to anything that causes emotional distress and disruption to ones life no matter how big or small, even life experiences such as
by Bridget Howard-Vanevenhoven, LCMCHA, JD As parents/caregivers, we hope our child will not fall victim to bullying. We value who they are and what makes them special, while also being sensitive to growth areas. When your child shares their experience of bullying, it can feel gut-wrenching. How can someone attack the attributes that make my
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
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