What Is Child Development?
One of the most important factors in raising children is understanding their development. Understanding this gives parents the tools they would need to understand the physical and emotional changes that occur from birth to adulthood. During the course of child development, a child begins to lessen their dependence on their parents and becomes more independent. […]
When Do You Need Couples Therapy?
Signs You Need Couples Therapy It is normal for couples to go through rough patches, but sometimes they may need the help of a couples counselor, even though they might not realize it. There are many glaring signs you need couples therapy, and Marriage and Family Services is here to tell you which ones are […]
How Does Divorce Affect Children?
How Divorce Impacts a Child There is little question that a divorce is a traumatic event for both the parents and children that make up the family and divorce is especially difficult for children. Children are a common reason why troubled couples struggle to go through with the divorce because parents understand that it could […]
When is Anxiety Too High?
When Are Different Levels of Anxiety Too High In an Individual? Confronting anxiety is a part of life for everyone. Whether it’s starting a new job or entering new social situations, most people will have to deal with the occasional bout of jitters or insecurity. However, some people may be dealing with extreme anxiety, which […]
What is Plant Therapy?
Plant Therapy and Its Benefits As a holistic treatment center, Marriage and Family Services understands that sometimes patients need to combine different methods of therapy to overcome their mental and personal battles. Long before modern medicine was developed, people had been using holistic treatments, and its positive effects could be enhanced by combining professional care […]
Should My Child Play a Musical Instrument: The Benefits of Music on Mental Health
Adolescence is an amazing time of growth and development, and many different activities can promote these both physically and mentally. Music is one of these activities. You, like many, may have had the experience of being forced to take piano lessons as a child. While you may not have appreciated these lessons at the time, […]
Signs Your Child May Be Struggling in School
School can be a stressful time for children. With the recent pandemic, many children have been away from the classroom for a year or even more. Transitioning can be tough, and when children return to school, it can be more challenging for a parent to know the extent of how they are doing during school […]
Signs of a Bullied Child
With the new school year approaching, it can be a time for your child that causes nervousness. Entering a new grade, or for some, a new school, can be a stressful experience. While we know the innocence of children, we are also all too aware that bullying, name-calling, and picking on certain children does happen, […]
Does being anxious affect the body? Physical signs of anxiety
Imagine this. You’re sitting in your office at work, staring at the clock, fearing the presentation you will be giving to the company’s C-Suite executives in five short minutes. If you mess up, this presentation could prevent you from earning the promotion you’ve worked so hard for. Your mind is racing with everything that […]
How to Address Different Major Changes with Kids
Major life changes are never easy, especially for kids who may not fully understand what’s happening. Although adults may have already figured out how to cope with change in life, children have most certainly not, and having that initial conversation with your kids is even harder. A child that cannot cope with change will […]