Articles about Psychology, Therapy & Mental Health Counseling
Why Parents Should Connect Therapists and Teachers Early By Jenny Peterson Setting children up for a successful school year often includes shopping for supplies, new clothes and backpacks. But another important layer of preparation is ensuring a child’s therapy and healthcare support systems are coordinated with school staff from the beginning of the year. “The … Read more
The Missing Link in Child Therapy By Jenny Peterson When a child begins therapy for behavioral or emotional challenges, many parents focus on what happens during weekly sessions. But according to Charleston therapist Ashlin Blum, lasting progress depends on much more than time spent in the office. Why Family Involvement Matters “The whole family approach … Read more
Healing from Toxic Relationships By Jenny Peterson Ask anyone healing from an abusive or toxic relationship, and one word comes up again and again: confusion. Not just heartbreak — confusion. It’s the kind of relationship built on emotional inconsistency, a lack of accountability, blame-shifting and a slow erosion of one person’s sense of self. Over … Read more
Finding the right kind of help By Jenny Peterson Mental health deserves the same level of care as physical health. If you break a bone, you go to an emergency room or an orthopedic specialist. If anxiety, depression, trauma, or other symptoms start disrupting daily life, mental healthcare should be part of the response, too. … Read more
Nurses are a key to expanding mental health resources in many communities. By Jenny Peterson Across many communities, nurses are on the front line of a growing mental health crisis. “Nurses are frequently the first to notice changes in patients’ mood, behavior, coping, sleep, stress or family dynamics, even before those concerns are clearly named … Read more
Talking to kids about divorce By Jenny Peterson Few conversations feel heavier for a parent than telling a child their family is changing. No matter how common divorce has become, hearing “Mom and Dad are getting divorced” can feel like the ground shifting beneath a child’s feet. Even with books, TV shows and open conversations … Read more