Why Arts and Crafts are Good for Mental Health: Supporting Anxiety, ADHD, and Emotional Well-Being
Can arts and crafts improve mental health? Research suggests creative activities can reduce anxiety, support emotional regulation, and strengthen focus and well-being in both children and adults with ADHD.
Why Your Therapist and Psychiatrist Should Communicate: The Benefits of Coordinated Mental Health Care
Can your therapist talk to your psychiatrist? With your permission, collaboration between mental health providers can lead to more accurate treatment planning, better medication decisions, and more consistent support for individuals and families.
Considering ADHD Medication? A Gentle Guide to Working with a Neuro-Affirming Psychiatrist
If you’re considering ADHD medication and aren’t sure where to start, you’re not alone. Many women begin exploring this option after years of feeling overwhelmed, burned out, or misunderstood. This guide walks you through what it’s like to work with a neuro-affirming psychiatrist, what to expect during an ADHD evaluation, and how medication decisions are made collaboratively—without pressure. Learn how ADHD presents in adult women, how anxiety and ADHD often overlap, and how to find supportive, personalized care that respects your experience. Whether you’re curious about diagnosis, treatment options, or simply want clarity, this post offers a grounded, compassionate starting point.
Walk and Talk Therapy
What are the benefits of walk and talk therapy? And how can it support the therapist-client relationship.
Why isn’t my child motivated? How can I support them?
Parents often worry about how to get their child to be internally motivated. This article provides some reassurance for parents, normalizes the need for being rewarded, and provides tips on how to build internal motivation for kids.
How to Help my Child with ADHD Calm Down
Learn how to help your child with ADHD calm down when they are dysregulated.
How do I explain political violence and ICE to my kids?
Here in Minnesota things are scary. Kids are feeling it to. It is important to talk to your kids about what is going on and create a sense of agency and safety.
How to Holiday: Creating a Trauma Informed Celebration
Tips for creating a safe, calm, regulated, and trauma informed holiday.
How do I stay engaged while caring for my mental health?
When overwhelmed by the events of the world, focus on where you do have the ability to make change.
Online Engagement and Mental Health
If the world feels overwhelming it is important to consider your relationship with social media and how it is impacting your mental health. Tips and ideas for improving your relationship with social media, the news, and online discourse.
Asking For Help and Getting Support
Everyone deserves help and support. Asking for help can be hard. Use these tips to make asking for help easier and get the help that you need.
How Do I Talk To My Kids About School Shootings?
How to talk to your children about school shootings. Specific ideas on what to say age by age.
How Do I Help My Child Feel Safe After a Traumatic Event?
Tips on how to help your children feel safe after a school shooting or a traumatic event
Back to School Tips for Anxious Kids
Going back to school can be hard for anxious kids. Read for some tips on how to make back to school time a positive experience!
Parent-Child Co-regulation
Your children regulate their emotions through you. Co-regulation allows children to calm themselves through connection with their parents.