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Finding a counselor to help your teenager can be tough. You may search for “teen counselor in Greensburg ” on Google and find many results - but how do you know which one is the right fit for your teen? What questions should you ask to choose a counselor? It can be difficult to know how to find the right counselor for your teen, especially if this is the first time you are looking for a counselor. When looking for a therapist in western PA to work with your teen, ask these 8

October is ADHD Awareness Month, so let's talk about some of the things people with ADHD are probably very tired of hearing. Because while ADHD is often described as “trouble paying attention,” Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is much more complicated than that. ADHD can affect executive functioning, organization, time management, working memory, impulse control, emotional regulation, motivation, task initiation, and the ability to shift attention. And sometime

When I was pregnant with my first child, I thought I was doing everything right. I read the books, made the lists, packed the hospital bag, and decorated the nursery. I organized the clothes, washed them in Dreft, and researched all the best and in carseat and crib safety. I truly believed that labor and delivery would be the hardest part, and that once baby arrived, she would assimilate perfectly into our lives. What no one really prepared me for was the emotional toll of t

Have you seen this tik tok trend? Parents lure or leave young children—often inside small, enclosed spaces like bathrooms—while showing them a phone screen. A hyper-realistic, grotesque ghost or demon filter suddenly appears on the display or looms behind the child. Kids are filmed screaming, crying, panicking, or trying to escape. In some videos, parents lock or hold the door shut briefly while the child struggles to get out. Rightfully so, the trend has sparked major backla

Raising Kids Who Aren't Bullies: How Parents Can Teach Kindness, Empathy, and Respect No parent wants to think their child could be the one picking on someone else. We spend so much time teaching our children to stand up for themselves, make friends, and feel confident. But how do we teach them to make sure other children feel safe, included, and respected, too? Raising kids who aren't bullies starts long before bullying becomes a problem. It begins with the everyday conversa

Few things are harder for a parent than learning that their child is being hurt, excluded, or targeted by other children. As a parent myself, it's truly a challenge to think of anything worse. Whether it's happening on the playground, in the classroom, on the bus, or through social media, discovering that your child is being bullied can leave you feeling angry, heartbroken, and unsure of what to do next. You want to protect your child. You want the behavior to stop. And you

Can ADHD Be Treated Without Medication? Understanding Non-Medication ADHD Treatment If you or your child has recently been diagnosed with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), you may be wondering: “Do we have to use medication?” The short answer is no—not always. Medication is an important and effective ADHD treatment for many people, but it is not the only treatment option. Research and clinical guidelines support several non-medication treatments for ADHD, inclu

My Teen Won’t Talk to Me: What Parents Can Do and When Therapy May Help “My teen won’t talk to me.” It’s a concern we hear from many parents. Maybe your child used to tell you everything, and now you’re lucky to get a one-word answer. Maybe “How was your day?” is met with “Fine,” and every attempt at conversation seems to end with a slammed bedroom door. It can be frustrating. It can be hurtful. And, perhaps most importantly, it can be scary. You may find yourself wondering:

I recently published THIS post on facebook. It went viral! (Well as viral as a CCTS post is gonna get). People LOVED it, and it makes sense - who doesn't want to support students? Anyway, I took local high school mascots and turned it into what we can learn from that Mascot about mental health. Disclaimer: there are 500 public school districts in Pennsylvania. I'm so sorry I can't cover every one of them! I want to, I promise. But I can't. The School districts covered here

Somehow, summer flew by. One minute we're staying up a little too late, eating popsicles for breakfast, and enjoying slower mornings. The next, we're searching for school supplies, figuring out bus schedules, adjusting bedtime, and realizing that the first day of school is *really* happening. For some kids, that transition is exciting. For others, it is really, really hard. Maybe your child suddenly has a stomachache every morning. Maybe they're asking approximately 47 questi

Divorce changes a family structure, but it does not have to destroy a child’s sense of security.

Please note, this blog is researched, written, and maintained by non-clinical staff. Therefore, it should be taken for psychoeducational purposes only, and not as a substitute for medical or therapeutic advice. If you are experiencing a life threatening emergency call 911. For non life threatening mental health crises, call 988. For better or worse, AI is here to stay. It's crucial for parents to learn how AI can impact their children's mental health. Artificial intelligence

in Westmoreland County , PA Child therapy often involves games, art, or visual activities to engage children age-appropriately! What parents in Greensburg and surrounding communities should know Please note, our blog is maintained by non-clinical staff and should only be taken as a psychoeducational resource only. If you are experiencing a crisis, please call 911 for life threatening emergencies or 988 for mental health crises. Raising children comes with ups and downs, and

You know the drill right? Your child gets home from school, tosses their backpack on the floor, and starts to grab a snack, and you ask "how was school today?", only to be met with "fine." "What did you learn?" "Nothing." Well read on, because we've drafted 50 open-ended questions designed to (hopefully) spark a conversation that extends beyond a one word answer. These can be adjusted slightly for children in different grades. General check in questions: What was the best p

Its back to school season! Our team got together to remind students of all ages that: •You can do hard things •You are NOT your grades! •You are enough, just as you are. •ALL your problems have solutions. This was a fun event for our team, but more importantly, we hope these affirmations help YOU throughout the school year. How can I use these affirmations? We hear about affirmations all the time, but how do you actually implement them? And what are they, anyway? Affirmatio