Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 10/1/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 10/1/24

Meditation 101: How to meditate

You’ve probably considered meditation to help with the overwhelm but may wonder how to meditate. Use this article as your meditation 101, or beginners guide to meditation.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 9/20/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 9/20/24

Meditation and Mindfulness: Benefits and Methods

Meditation, or mindfulness, has vast benefits for mental health. Read this post to find the benefits of meditation and mindfulness plus tips on how to meditate.

Rachel Fuller, LCSW 9/19/24 Rachel Fuller, LCSW 9/19/24

Understanding EMDR Therapy

EMDR is a type of psychotherapy aimed to treat traumatic experiences that get “stuck” in the brain. Here’s a brief overview of the theory behind EMDR, starting with the scientific explanation and followed by a simpler analogy I use with my own clients.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 7/19/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 7/19/24

Shhhhh! I'm Trying To Be Mindful!

Mindfulness is all the rage right now. The problem is trying to find the time to be mindful! This easy mindfulness exercise only takes five minutes or less!

Lyna Tevenaz Jones, ACMHC 7/3/24 Lyna Tevenaz Jones, ACMHC 7/3/24

Signs That You May Still be Suffering From Post-pandemic Social Anxiety

In my clinical observations with clients, it has come to my attention that a significant number are presenting symptoms indicative of social anxiety, a condition that emerged during the pandemic and has persisted beyond its conclusion, failing to revert to pre-COVID levels of adaptability. Despite the return to normalcy, there remains a notable absence of comprehensive guidance and psychological awareness concerning the enduring psychological repercussions of the pandemic, resulting in a substantial portion of the population being susceptible to the effects of social anxiety.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 6/12/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 6/12/24

Five Do’s and Don’ts of Separation Anxiety

If you have a child who is struggling with separation anxiety you’ve probably been searching for separation anxiety tips to help ease their struggle. Here are five do’s and don’ts for helping your child with separation anxiety.

Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 5/10/24 Dr. Julie Hanks, PhD, LCSW 5/10/24

ADHD: It’s Not Just a Lack of Focus

ADHD is not just a lack of focus. Learn what it’s like for adults with ADHD to navigate their symptoms plus find resources to help you or your loved one with ADHD.

Nathan Watkins, LMFT, RPT™️ 3/5/24 Nathan Watkins, LMFT, RPT™️ 3/5/24

How to “Ground” Your Child

While you won’t be getting any discipline tips, the mindfulness and grounding techniques for kids presented here pose many benefits for you and your child, including allowing your child to be more present especially when becoming behaviorally or emotionally dysregulated.

9/18/23 9/18/23

Tips for Parents of LGBTQIA Youth

If you are a parent of an LGBTQIA youth moving towards accepting your child's identity read this to learn the importance of familial support to LGBTQIA youth as well as practical actions to support your child through this moment.