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, […]
How to Support Your Teen During College Applications
As junior and senior years of high school approach for some students, the exciting and stressful process of college applications approaches as well. Every parent wants the best for their children. For some children, the best means attending a university that is right for them and their future. The journey that begins after high school […]
The Best Mental Health Podcasts
Ever catch yourself listening to your favorite playlist just to feel understood, but soon get tired of hearing the same songs on repeat? Or maybe you’re trying to understand the mental illness you, your significant other or best friend lives with, but the endless articles are becoming monotonous. Perhaps it’s time to dive into […]
Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Right for Me?
The medical field continues to evolve with new techniques to treat a wide variety of disabilities, illnesses and other health issues. Mental health is making its way to the forefront. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a widely used course of treatment for mental illnesses and stress management in a form of psychotherapy. CBT, in conjunction […]
Bridging the Gap Between Mental Health and Sports in Adolescence
We’ve all heard it before. Staying active can lower depression and improve overall mental health. This couldn’t be more true during adolescence. Offering your child the opportunity to participate in team or individual sports can yield a plethora of positive results. Mental health and sports are closely linked and can help facilitate a child’s […]
Stress Management With Teens
Stress is a natural part of life. It’s our body’s fight or flight survival tactic that manifests itself as a burst of hormones, increasing our breathing rate and blood pressure. Stress isn’t always a bad thing; in small doses, stress can be healthy, motivating us to meet deadlines and stay proactive throughout the day […]
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 […]