Just like we try to fuel our bodies with lots of healthy foods, our sensory system also needs a balanced set of sensory information or “input” that allows them to work well. A sensory diet provides regular opportunities for a child to monitor and control the sensory input they are seeking, avoiding, or lacking, to ensure that the amount of input received is adequate for them to function well.

Emotional support is a powerful tool in empowering children with disabilities to overcome challenges and thrive. As a mental health therapist with a physical disability, I know firsthand the emotional support needed to thrive. By creating open communication, celebrating achievements, encouraging independence, promoting inclusion, educating yourself and others, seeking professional support, and practicing self-care, you can create a nurturing environment that enables your child to flourish emotionally.

Since we just celebrated Mother’s Day, let’s take a moment to talk seriously about maternal mental health. Mothers go through so much emotionally and physically. They need support and awareness!

There are so many misconceptions about borderline personality disorder. On top of that, social media influencers flood algorithms about symptoms that might be BPD or something else, and it gets confusing. Let’s dispel those myths and learn what BPD actually is.

Relationships are hard to begin with, whether it’s platonic, romantic, or familial. If you’re feeling over reliant on the people you have relationships with, or overly responsible for their feelings and emotions, you might be experiencing codependency.

There is so much flooding our feeds about personality disorders. It’s good to have awareness, but we need to navigate the myths and facts about personality disorders.

What exactly is an autism assessment? How long does it take? What comes with the diagnosis? We cover all your questions and more about how we conduct our assessments and how we can help you after receiving a diagnosis.

Explore the methods at Amen Clinics and learn more about how your physical brain can enlighten you on your mental health journey.

Our minds and bodies are more interconnected than we realize. Learn more about the new field of metabolic psychiatry and just how connected our diets and physical health are to our mental health.

Have you been thinking about intensive therapy? This is your sign to learn more about it and start your journey.

A new year means new opportunities to grow! Learn more about making a great resolution list and how to stay consistent.

Trying to navigate difficult family situations can be mentally exhausting. You are not alone, and you can get help!

Therapy dogs have changed mental health counseling. Meet our little hero, Camo the Therapy Dog! He has to have his pup cup before work, and he loves spending time with our clients.

Learn about reconnecting your mind and body through healing experiences. Trauma can be stored on a cellular level, and somatic therapy can help you heal that stored trauma.

Choosing sobriety for yourself can be more important than choosing it for someone else.

Sensory overload can be hard to understand if you don’t experience it yourself. Learn more about how occupational therapy helps you or your child and some at-home strategies for making the hypersensitive or hyposensitive child comfortable.

How can you connect to your teenager if you can’t read their mind? This letter might give you some insight and help you navigate some of the more difficult parts of your relationship.

Healing might mean more than just talking. EMDR is a wonderfully effective way to reconnect all parts of yourself and move forward.

Anyone can experience depression, and there can be several causes. Depression does not mean that you are just sad all the time. Anxiety, frustration, irritation, increased impulsivity, these are all emotions you can feel if you are depressed.

Anyone can experience depression, and there can be several causes. Depression does not mean that you are just sad all the time. Anxiety, frustration, irritation, increased impulsivity, these are all emotions you can feel if you are depressed.