The Biggest Barrier to Your Child’s Mental Health? Mental Health Resources

The Biggest Barrier to Your Child’s Mental Health?

According to a report by the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, somewhere between…

AdministratorOctober 26, 2021

The Stigma Around OCD Mental Health Resources

The Stigma Around OCD

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a well-known mental health disorder, but not well understood. How…

AdministratorOctober 19, 2021

Trauma Assessment in Therapy Mental Health ResourcesTherapyTrauma and Specialty Services

Trauma Assessment in Therapy

In my therapy office in Kansas City, “trauma” can refer to an event, resulting stress,…

Londonne AyersOctober 12, 2021

Neurodivergent: What is it, and Why Is It Showing Up in My TikTok? Mental Health Resources

Neurodivergent: What is it, and Why Is It Showing Up in My TikTok?

I first heard of the term "neurodivergent" from a client, who had used it to…

AdministratorOctober 5, 2021

What happens if I tell my therapist/counselor I’m having thoughts of suicide? Mental Health Resources

What happens if I tell my therapist/counselor I’m having thoughts of suicide?

Before you read this article, please take care of yourself. If you need help to…

Londonne AyersSeptember 28, 2021

Coping with Suicidal Thoughts Mental Health Resources

Coping with Suicidal Thoughts

This month, we’ve discussed warning signs and how to talk to others about suicide. Now…

AdministratorSeptember 21, 2021

How do I talk to my teen about suicide? Mental Health Resources

How do I talk to my teen about suicide?

Parents, there are many difficult conversations you need to have with your child. No doubt,…

AdministratorSeptember 14, 2021

Suicidality and Suicide Prevention Month Mental Health Resources

Suicidality and Suicide Prevention Month

Awhile back, we spoke with faculty at UMKC about student stress and suicide risk. Suicidality…

AdministratorSeptember 7, 2021

Back to School Basics: Learning Co-Regulation Mental Health Resources

Back to School Basics: Learning Co-Regulation

Teachers, parents, coaches, other mentors, and therapists play a pivotal role in co-regulating with their…

Londonne AyersAugust 31, 2021

Tackling Back-to-School Jitters Mental Health Resources

Tackling Back-to-School Jitters

Back to school can lead to increase feelings of overwhelm. Adapting to an advancement in…

AdministratorAugust 24, 2021

Back to School: Pack Up the Pencils, the Papers … and the PIE?! Mental Health Resources

Back to School: Pack Up the Pencils, the Papers … and the PIE?!

So, my pandemic project has been learning how to bake pies.  Armed with a recipe…

AdministratorAugust 17, 2021

Increasing our Interoceptive Awareness to Cope with Change Mental Health Resources

Increasing our Interoceptive Awareness to Cope with Change

For so many of us, August marks a time of change, a beginning or ending,…

AdministratorAugust 10, 2021

Back to School: Adaptability, Tenacity, and Resilience Mental Health Resources

Back to School: Adaptability, Tenacity, and Resilience

Ahh, summer break was filled with hot sunny days, lots of Netflix, and for many…

Londonne AyersAugust 3, 2021

Social Wellness: Family Bonding Through… Reading? Mental Health Resources

Social Wellness: Family Bonding Through… Reading?

One recurring theme that I seem to encounter with many of my clients is that…

AdministratorJuly 27, 2021

Social Wellness: 5 Tips for Healthy Friendships Mental Health Resources

Social Wellness: 5 Tips for Healthy Friendships

Healthy friendships are a common focus for my clients of all ages.  Here are a…

Londonne AyersJuly 20, 2021

Setting Boundaries: Putting Self-Care into Action Mental Health Resources

Setting Boundaries: Putting Self-Care into Action

In therapy, we are always talking about boundaries. Here’s a quick summary on what boundaries…

AdministratorJuly 13, 2021

Supporting your LGBTQIA+ Child Mental Health Resources

Supporting your LGBTQIA+ Child

First off, let’s be clear about this: you SHOULD be supportive of your LGBTQIA+ child! …

AdministratorJune 29, 2021

Neurodiversity and Queerness Mental Health Resources

Neurodiversity and Queerness

There are so many directions we can go to participate in Pride Month.  What do…

Londonne AyersJune 22, 2021

A Closer Look at ‘Chronic Emptiness’ Mental Health Resources

A Closer Look at ‘Chronic Emptiness’

Say the words “Borderline Personality Disorder” (BPD) to someone who is unfamiliar with personality disorders…

AdministratorJune 15, 2021

Why We Support PRIDE Mental Health Resources

Why We Support PRIDE

“When you hear of Gay Pride, remember, it was not born out of a need…

AdministratorJune 8, 2021

What a Trauma Therapist has to say About Avoidance Mental Health Resources

What a Trauma Therapist has to say About Avoidance

We feel anxious, and then we avoid.  It numbs us and distracts us from our…

Londonne AyersMay 25, 2021

Lions and Tiger (Lilies) and … Mindfulness? Oh My! Mental Health Resources

Lions and Tiger (Lilies) and … Mindfulness? Oh My!

In my April 27th blog, I shared 5 keys to practicing mindfulness with your child. …

AdministratorMay 18, 2021

5 Ways to Feel Motivated Mental Health Resources

5 Ways to Feel Motivated

Have a million things on your mind that you should be doing but finding yourself…

Londonne AyersMay 4, 2021

5 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness with your Child Mental Health Resources

5 Keys to Practicing Mindfulness with your Child

No doubt about it, mindfulness is one of those concepts that is big in mental…

AdministratorApril 27, 2021