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Helping Children Learn About Gender: A Guide for Parents

Nicole Garcia
Boundaries, Communication, Gender, Identity, LGBTQIA+, Mental Health, Mind & Body, Neurodiversity, Parenting, Psychotherapy
By Allison Dickens, LPC Happy Pride Month! During this month, alongside the celebrations honoring the LGBTQIA+ community, there may be questions from children about the meaning of some of these acronyms and terms.  Specifically, gender has become a more prominent and important topic to many youths and adolescents.  More and more, young people are questioning…
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Breaking Down Barriers: Understanding Men’s Mental Health

Nicole Garcia
Identity, Men, Mental Health, Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care, Stress management
by Liza Ibrahim, LPC Mental health is an integral component of overall well-being, yet it remains shrouded in stigma, particularly for men. Throughout history, societal expectations have compelled men to suppress emotions, leading to a significant gap in our comprehension of men’s mental health needs. Consequently, there’s a concerning disparity in suicide rates, substance abuse,…
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Unlocking Potential through Neuropsychological Evaluation

Nicole Garcia
ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Depression, Evaluation, Learning Disorder, Mental Health, Mind & Body, Neurodiversity, School
by Nicole Garcia, PhD Neurodiversity embraces the rich spectrum of cognitive diversity present in the human population. It acknowledges and celebrates the inherent differences in the way individuals process information, communicate, and navigate the world. From distinct learning styles to varied emotional expressions, neurodiversity recognizes that each mind is unique, adding to the intricate spectrum…
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Shining a Light on Women’s Mental Health: Combating Perinatal Depression

Nicole Garcia
Boundaries, Depression, Gender, Identity, Mental Health, Mind & Body, Psychotherapy, Self-Care, Self-regulation, Stress management, Women
By Jennifer Pitman, LCSW March is Women’s History Month, a dedicated time to recognize the many incredible contributions women have made, and continue to make, in American history, society and culture. It’s also an opportunity to focus on women’s health and the unique experience of being a woman.  According to the Office on Women’s Health…
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Five Moves to Try When You’re Feeling Frazzled

Nicole Garcia
Anxiety, Boundaries, Depression, Mind & Body, Nervous system, Self-Care, Self-regulation, Stress management, Triggers
by Danielle Taylor, PsyD The holidays can be a wonderful and stressful time for many people. All of the merriment, especially for those creating the magic can take a toll on the mind and body! Thanks to the work of many mental health professionals such as Deb Dana, Peter Levine, and Bessel van der Kolk,…
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Identifying & Coping with Intergenerational & Collective Bias

Nicole Garcia
Boundaries, Psychotherapy, Relationships
by Kailani Akana Murphy, LCSW “The boomer grandparent who doesn’t know how to operate email.” “The Gen X parent who tells their children that younger generations have no work ethic.” “The millennial child who can’t function without constant recognition.” “The zoomer who doesn’t know how to write a thank you card.” Most of today’s family…
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