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Supporting Grieving Children: A Guide for Parents & Caregivers
READ MORE >: Supporting Grieving Children: A Guide for Parents & CaregiversGrief is a complex emotion that affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for children to process and express. As parents, it’s crucial to recognize that grief in children often manifests…
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Navigating the Holidays with Chronic Illness: Finding Joy Amidst the Struggle
READ MORE >: Navigating the Holidays with Chronic Illness: Finding Joy Amidst the StruggleThe holiday season is often painted as a time of pure joy, family gatherings, and festive celebrations. There are twinkling lights, familiar holiday songs, and an almost universal sense of excitement as the year comes…
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Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A Mental Health Perspective
READ MORE >: Navigating Pregnancy and Infant Loss: A Mental Health PerspectiveOctober brings awareness to many important causes, but one that often remains in the shadows is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness. For those who have experienced this type of loss, this month can be a…
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Fandom and Family: Self-Care and Staying Present
READ MORE >: Fandom and Family: Self-Care and Staying PresentIt’s that time of year again—when sports fans are living their best lives. The NFL is in full swing, baseball playoffs are heating up, and if you’re like me, you’re trying to catch every WNBA…
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Pumpkin Patch Pressure in St. Louis & Beyond
READ MORE >: Pumpkin Patch Pressure in St. Louis & BeyondIt’s happening again. We’re heading into that time of year when the holidays come at us in a whirlwind—Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, (and/or whichever winter holiday(s) you celebrate), and New Years. If you’re a parent, you…
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‘Tis the Season for All the Seasons: Managing the Flurry of Fall in St. Louis
READ MORE >: ‘Tis the Season for All the Seasons: Managing the Flurry of Fall in St. LouisAs a mental health therapist in St. Louis, I often see this time of year as a whirlwind for many. We’re officially entering the “season for all the seasons,” where it feels like every part…
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Balancing the Scales: The Impact of Competitive Sports on Kids’ and Adolescents’ Mental Health
READ MORE >: Balancing the Scales: The Impact of Competitive Sports on Kids’ and Adolescents’ Mental HealthIf you’re a parent of a child in competitive sports, you’re basically in a sport yourself: primary cheerleader; emotionally coaching them through the highs of winning and the lows of losing; chauffeuring and mastering the…
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Infidelity and Mental Health: Navigating Emotional Turbulence
READ MORE >: Infidelity and Mental Health: Navigating Emotional TurbulenceInfidelity can shatter the foundation of trust and intimacy in a relationship, leaving both partners grappling with a whirlwind of emotions and psychological challenges. As a St. Louis couples therapist serving the communities of West…
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Finding Connection Through Group Therapy: A Path to Healing
READ MORE >: Finding Connection Through Group Therapy: A Path to HealingMany St. Louis, MO parents and young adults often find themselves feeling isolated in their struggles. “No one understands what I’m going through!” and “I just want to meet other people like me,” are sentiments…
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Handling Pregnancy Stress as a Couple: A 3-Legged Race Approach
READ MORE >: Handling Pregnancy Stress as a Couple: A 3-Legged Race Approachby Danica Wolf, MSW Pregnancy is often described as one of the most joyous and miraculous experiences a couple can share. But let’s be real: pregnancy can also be one of the most stressful times…