When Do Opposite-Sex Friendships Become Romantic? Understanding Teenage Relationships
Teen friendships often start with shared classes, inside jokes, and a sense of ease. As bodies mature and emotions intensify, those same friendships can start to feel different. A flutter in the stomach after a text. Extra time spent on appearance before meeting up. Wondering [...]
You’re Not Alone: Support for Parents of Children with ADHD
If you're the parent of a child with ADHD, you know the unique challenges that come with raising a neurodivergent child. The daily battles over homework, the emotional meltdowns that seem to come from nowhere, the constant worry about your child's social relationships and academic [...]
Helping Teens Build Emotional Resilience
Adolescence is often a whirlwind of emotions, changes, and challenges. During this time, teens are forming their identities, developing independence, and managing new social pressures. These years can be filled with excitement, but also with stress, uncertainty, and vulnerability. More than ever, building emotional resilience [...]
Addressing PTSD in Children: How Therapy Can Help Rebuild Confidence
Children are resilient, but when faced with trauma, their sense of safety and trust in the world can be deeply shaken. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in children is more common than many realize, often arising after experiences such as abuse, accidents, natural disasters, or witnessing [...]
Dealing with School Anxiety: Strategies to Help Your Child Thrive
School anxiety is a common challenge faced by many children, often leading to struggles in the classroom and affecting their overall well-being. As a parent, seeing your child deal with this type of anxiety can be distressing, but with the right approach, you can help [...]
Back to School Renewal: Supporting Your Family’s Mental Health Journey
Back to School Renewal: Supporting Your Family's Mental Health Journey As summer winds down and the new school year approaches, families across Virginia are preparing for fresh beginnings. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, navigating middle school challenges, entering high school, or heading off to college, [...]
