Navigating Body Image and Self Confidence with Adolescents

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...

Recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month

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...

Emotion Coaching for Teens

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...

Impact of Vicarious Trauma on Parenting

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...

What’s the Deal With Attachment Styles?

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...

New Perspectives for a New Year

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...