Mar 26, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling
The question of a therapist working with more than one child from the same family gives important insight into the dynamics of therapy. It is a question that I get asked a lot, so let’s explore it together. In my experience, families are often pressed logistically...
Mar 1, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling
I recently published a blog on our Emery Counseling website about the power of aligning our relationships with technology with children as a way to align family values and improve communication. But why stop the buck there? Vulnerability can be a missed tool of...
Feb 7, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Perfectionism can be a double-edged sword. While having high standards can be motivating, an obsession with perfection can lead to stress, anxiety, and a constant fear of failure. Let’s uncover the complexities of perfectionism, its impact on mental well-being, and...
Nov 28, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
“I take an out of the way drive in and around the north side of town where the smoke from hell’s exhaust pipe lingers above the cheap rent in the dark night.” These are the words that still ring in my soul from my time in Marshalltown, Iowa. 25 years later, I still...
Sep 15, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling, Teen Counseling
Youth suicide is a very heavy topic that has touched the lives of many. It creates a severe rupture within whole communities, and at times can feel too much to bear. As mental health professionals, we want to protect and prevent youth from risk of suicide. In order...
Sep 1, 2023 | Athlete, Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Using Writing as a Tool When we look at self-care techniques, writing can yield thoughts we did not even know existed. Writing can come in many forms, whether that be a poem, a short story, or maybe using our notes app on our phone to jot down a few things. This is a...