The Art of Waiting Mindfully

In our fast-paced lives waiting can be a source of frustration. We often try to distract ourselves while waiting or simply ruminate on why it is taking so long. By doing this we become less aware of our surroundings; we react negatively to the fact that things are not as we want them to be. While waiting may seem like a nuisance, it can be an opportunity for mindfulness.

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    Treating Children’s Mental Heath Issues Early Could Help Prevent Later Problems

    Mental health professionals are understanding more about the importance of addressing and treating a child’s mental health. Mental health professionals are understanding more about the importance of addressing and treating a child’s mental health. As many as half of all lifetime cases of mental illness begin by about age 14 and signs may appear earlier, according to The National Institute of Mental Health, but treating children and helping their families manage mental health difficulties can prevent the development of disorders later.

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    5 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Applying to Graduate School

    Applying to graduate school to become a therapist is very competitive. It can be scary and even intimidating. Take it one step at a time and breathe. This should be an exciting time in your life and hopefully these 5 tips make it a little easier. Written by Shaina Frank

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    Play Therapy for ADD?

    Are finding shoes, misplacing toys, and following simple instructions common in your home? We all have days where we feel scattered, misplace things, we make poor decisions & then deal with the aftermath. 

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    The Power of Daily Intention

    Have you set resolutions year after year with resolve but by February you’re left feeling like a failure? Goal setting is a great tool to get you to an end result, but you might be surprised at how quickly you end up there when you focus your daily energy. By Karin Kassab

     

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