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Helping Picky Eaters Without The Mealtime Battles: A Review of One Bite Won't Kill You
Author: Ann Hodgman Themes: Anxiety, Mindfulness, Coping Skills, Autism, Developing Perspective, Parenting Age Recommendation: Elementary School through High School Summary : One Bite Won't Kill You is a cookbook, subtitled: "More than 200 recipes to tempt even the pickiest kids on earth...And the rest of the family too." I recommend this book not because of the recipes, even though they are great, but because it helps families start a conversation about the power struggles
Tonya Miller, LCSW
7 hours ago1 min read


What is Movember and How Does it Relate to Mental Health?
Photo by Fred Moon on Unsplash You might be asking yourself, “what is Movember?” Or, “why is a therapist writing about Movember? Isn’t that just about men’s prostate cancer and mustaches?” While yes, both of those things are true, Movember is so much more. What is Movember? Movember is primarily to bring attention to various medical and mental health issues that men often face or go unspoken, and to promote longer healthier men’s lives. Movember examines mental health from a
Nate Watkins, LMFT
2 days ago2 min read


Being Present With Our Kids
Discover how mindful presence and play can help your child feel seen, connected, and empowered. Listen to one of our therapist's share insights in a podcast today.

Morgan Vanikiotis, MSW Intern
Oct 242 min read


The Giving Tree and Attachment Figures
Using the Giving Tree to Explore Secure and Insecure Attachments

Morgan Vanikiotis, MSW Intern
Sep 123 min read


Are You Talking About Your Feelings... Instead of Actually Feeling Them?
Do you allow yourself to truly feel your emotions or do you explain them away with therapy speak and intellectual talk?

Stephanie Todd, LCSW
Sep 93 min read


Navigating Social Anxiety, Friendships, and School: A Guide for Adolescents and Their Support Systems
Learn how social anxiety disorder can challenge student friendships as school begins and what can be done to help manage the disorder.

Larissa Edminster, ACMHC
Aug 264 min read


The Paper Bag Princess
Discover how The Paper Bag Princess helps kids build social skills, empathy, and resilience. A powerful bibliotherapy tool for parents, teachers, & therapists.
Tonya Miller, LCSW
Aug 222 min read


5 Tips to Make Therapy Successful
Discover 5 proven therapy success tips. Learn how to set goals, build trust, practice self-care, and make therapy sessions more effective.

Morgan Vanikiotis, MSW Intern
Aug 202 min read


The North Star - A Children's Book for Teens?
Explore The North Star, a powerful children's book used in children's therapy, counseling, and education. Ideal for promoting mental health, self-discovery, coping skills, and personal growth in kids, teens, and adults.
Tonya Miller, LCSW
Aug 152 min read


5 Simple Ways to Stimulate Your Vagus Nerve and Calm Your Nervous System
Discover five simple, science-backed ways to stimulate your vagus nerve each day—breathing, humming, mindfulness, movement, and sensory grounding—to reduce stress and enhance resilience.

Anne Banks, RN & Life and Wellness Coach
Aug 132 min read


Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Discover how “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” helps children build empathy, coping skills, and perspective while validating big emotions.
Tonya Miller, LCSW
Aug 82 min read


I’ve Tried Therapy and it Doesn’t Work
A therapy client and counselor engaged in a conversation during a mental health session, with a clipboard and notes visible. Photo by...
Nate Watkins, LMFT
Aug 53 min read


Biblio*Therapy
Learn how books can help your child process big emotions, build empathy, and navigate life’s challenges—all from the comfort of your lap. Discover the power of bibliotherapy and how to use it at home, one story at a time.
Tonya Miller, LCSW
Aug 12 min read


Todd's Mindful Adventure - Mindfulness for Kids
Explore “Todd’s Mindful Adventure,” a children’s book by Stephanie Todd that introduces mindfulness to kids through engaging stories and classroom visits. As seen on Good Things Utah.

Stephanie Todd, LCSW
Nov 21, 20241 min read
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