Why Parents of Children with Autism (and Other Developmental Delays) Need Therapy Too

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Hey there, super-parents! We all know how amazing, yet challenging, it is to raise a child with autism or other developmental delays. You’re constantly on the go, juggling appointments, therapies, school meetings, and so much more.  While it’s natural to put your child’s needs first, it’s equally important to take care of yourself. Between all of … Read more

Back to School Blues: Tips from a St. Louis Children’s Therapist on How to Ease Your Child’s Return to School Transition

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Transitioning from the relaxed days of summer to the structured routine of school can be challenging for children, often bringing feelings of anxiety, stress, and reluctance. The abrupt change in daily schedules, sleep patterns, and activities can make the adjustment period difficult.  We don’t want you to get overwhelmed in advance though! Specializing in child … Read more

Big Emotions in Kids: A Parent’s Guide from a St. Louis Child Therapist

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Hello, parents and caregivers! If you’ve ever felt like your child’s emotions are a rollercoaster ride that you didn’t sign up for, you’re not alone! With a specialty in child therapy, our team of STL therapists here at Marble Wellness often hear parents talk about how their child feels “big feelings” and how exhausting it … Read more

Understanding Tantrum Behavior in Children: A Guide for Parents from a St. Louis Play Therapist

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Hey there, parents and caregivers! If you’ve ever found yourself baffled by your child’s epic meltdown over something as small as a broken crayon, you’re not alone. Tantrums can be confusing and exhausting. In some environments, they may even feel embarrassing. If you’re a mom reading this and on a harder postpartum journey, the tantrum … Read more

Reasons It Is a Good Idea for a Child to Start Therapy in the Summer from St. Louis Therapists

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Hello, parents and caregivers! Our team of therapists at Marble Wellness has heard many reasons why parents wait to start their child in therapy until the school year begins. But let us share a little secret: summer is actually a fantastic time for your child to start therapy. Want to find out why? Let’s dive … Read more

Five Rules for Navigating Conflict with Your Partner

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By Skyler Martin, STL Couples Therapist In romantic partnerships, conflict is inevitable. Often, couples fall into one of two extremes. Either they engage in high intensity, emotionally charged arguments or they tiptoe around their differences, causing the relationship to slowly deteriorate from unresolved issues over time.  Both options of dealing with conflict damage the relationship … Read more

4 Essential Factors to Consider in Recovery from Substance Abuse

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Hi there, readers! I’m Skyler Martin, a West County therapist at Marble Wellness in St. Louis, MO. I specialize in working with individuals struggling to get or stay sober. Maintaining sobriety can be difficult. Especially if you’ve come to rely on a particular substance to regulate your mood or cope with stress. Because substance abuse … Read more

Burnout Uncovered: Understanding, Preventing, and Recovering from Chronic Stress

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Have you been noticing that you’re feeling a bit more stressed and exhausted than usual? Sometimes, when we’re constantly dealing with high levels of stress without adequate rest or support, it can lead to burnout. Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It often involves feelings … Read more

Pausing: A St. Louis Therapist’s Insights on the Power of Pausing for Your Mental Health

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By Cara Peroutka, a St. Louis, MO couples therapist One of my favorite things to do is watch movies. Now to be honest, I do not get control of the TV much thanks to the people I live with but when I do, typically I have to push pause multiple times because someone usually needs … Read more