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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

Contributed by: Austin Raines February is a month that, for better or worse, operates as a reminder of relationships and how they impact our lives. With Valentine’s Day falling on February 14th, traditionally romantic relationships are at the forefront of people’s minds during this month. Throughout this time of evaluating relationships, many questions can pop

Contributed by: Austin Raines Congratulations on making it to a new year! The start of the new year comes with so much excitement and promise. The phrase “new year, new me” continues to grow in popularity and reinforces the concept that at the start of the new year people can transform into their “ideal self.”

The holidays are generally one of the most exciting times of the year, but they are also one of the most stressful. Between coordinating travel plans, buying gifts, managing work schedules, handling kids that are out of school, and more, it is easy to feel run down around the holidays instead of joyous. Feelings of

Contributed by: Monique Heath, LCMHC, LCAS The temperatures are dropping, school is in session, the days are shorter, and the leaves are changing colors. These are all signs that fall is upon us. Much like this there are signs of all around promoting substance use. You can see the fluorescent wordings and colorful smoke shops

Contributed by Renee Birch, LCMHC and NC Licensed School Counselor Is your middle school age child experiencing any of the following: fluctuation of energy and fatigue wanting to know the relevance in learning showing varied interests a concrete thinker sensitive at times self-conscious fluctuating moods wanting more independence sensitive to peer-pressure spending more time alone

Contributed by Mary York, MSW, LCSWA Have you ever heard the phrase “communication is key?” I’m sure you have! Whether you have heard it in the therapy room, at work, or just in everyday life; effective communication is one of the most important skills we can learn. At the same time, effective communication can also

Contributed by: Monique Heath, LCMHC, LCAS Being in an accident or natural disaster, experiencing spiritual or religious abuse, a sudden or violent death in your life, witnessing bodily harm or death, being physically assaulted, exposure to school violence, being neglected in the home, witnessing domestic abuse or violence, being sexually abused, witnessing community violence, and