By Brandi Adams, Licensed Psychotherapist As a parent, you’re constantly trying to support your teen’s development—physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. You want to help them grow into confident, healthy individuals who can handle life’s challenges. One of the most effective (and often overlooked) ways to support that growth? Exploring the benefits of sports for teens. […]
Consistency and Commitment: Best Predictors of Successful Therapy Results
It’s not uncommon for new clients to request therapy sessions every other week, every 3 weeks, or even once-a-month instead of weekly. For those brand new to therapy, it might not be clear why this is discouraged. As a mental health professional, a part of my job is to educate clients on best practice to […]
A Healthier You–Resolutions Done Right in 2019
#newyearnewme The #newyearnewme tagline was more abundant than ever over the past few weeks. The harsh reality is that only 8% of the people who make resolutions will keep them with almost 40% failing prior to the first month. https://web.extension.illinois.edu/hmrs/eb327/entry_7858/ Why Are Resolutions So Hard To Keep? With statistics so bleak, one might wonder why […]
Making a difference
You’ve probably heard ‘The Starfish Story’ before. You know, the one where a small child is picking up beached starfish and tossing them back into the ocean after a storm. An elderly passerby tell the child that there are so many starfish and she can’t possibly be making a difference to all of them. The […]
If you never feel like quitting, it’s too easy
I took my nine year old son to the driving range early this morning. He was excited to try out his new clubs. He’s been golfing for a few years now and had outgrown his first set. His expectation was that these shiny, red clubs would be a breeze to use and he was eager […]