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Physically Distant…Socially Connected

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Social Distancing. It is one of those phrases that we have invented  in order to make big and scary events more palatable. Like instead of saying “I am leaving my partner, roommate and lover of the last ten years” or “The holidays will never be the same!” we say we are “consciously uncoupling” – as ...read more

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Teletherapy Services

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We’re all experiencing some level of stress and fear about what’s happening in the world and now, more than ever, we need to feel connected to another human who can help us cope with it.  I know by now you have all heard of media continuing to recommend “social distancing.”  I challenge all of us to ...read more

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COVID-19- Supporting Families Through Mandatory Staycation

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Tools to help families cope with COVID-19 and LOADS of fun activities to include on your Staycation Bucket List Stress & Uncertainty During this stressful and uncertain time when the COVID-19 virus is at the forefront of our minds, schools are closed, and anxiety is running high, families are ...read more

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Self-Care Tips for Teens

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Being a Teenager You've probably heard that the teen years can be some of the best but some of the hardest in life. You have your whole life ahead of you, which can be so scary and so exciting at the same time. You also have a lot on your plate. There is homework, exams to study for, sports, ...read more

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Enhancing the Sibling Relationship

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The Sibling Relationship The sibling relationship is one of the most important, but difficult relationships we will have in life. Some sibling relationships are full of daily conflict and arguing. Other siblings may be more indifferent towards each other and the relationship seems almost ...read more

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Pet Love! How Animals Can Improve Your Mental Health

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In celebration of  the month of love, we want to highlight important family members who give us so much joy and unconditional love-our pets! Pets are more than just animals we take care of. Pets can also improve our mental health and wellness in so many ways. Research has shown that pet owners ...read more

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We are Hiring!!

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We are excited to announce that we are looking for another therapist to join our team. Full and Part-time positions avaliable. The clinician is expected to deliver mental health services for children as young as three offering Child Centered Play Therapy and Directive Play Therapy as well as ...read more

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New Year, New Self-Care Routine

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The holidays are over and the new year is here, which means we’re getting back into our normal routines and probably returning to our old habits. It also means that this is the perfect time to pick up some new, positive habits. Most of us won’t start training for a marathon, especially if we weren’t ...read more

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Child Edition- Hope After Harvey: Help Your Child Manage Weather Fears & Phobias

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Does your child become anxious if the sky becomes overcast or if they notice a little rain? Do they start to panic if they hear the familiar weather alert sounding from your phone? Do they cry and shake uncontrollably when they hear thunder, lightening, and strong winds? If this sounds familiar, ...read more

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Hope After Harvey: Managing Storm Fears, Phobias, and Trauma

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Hurricane season in Houston can be stressful as we anticipate the next hurricane or tropical storm headed our way. Since Harvey struck almost two years ago, many of us have become even more aware of  weather changes and may have developed storm fears or weather phobias. When it starts to rain, I ...read more

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Tips on how to help your ADHD child get things done!

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Staying on task and following through can be very difficult for children, teens, (and adults!) with ADHD.  At our practice in Houston, TX we see a lot of parents who are frustrated or confused because it seems their children are very smart and capable, but they are unable to complete tasks and get ...read more

Filed Under: adhd, anxiety, attention, child behavior problems, child therapy, emotional regulation, Parenting

BPC Summer Camp Registration is Officially Open!

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Have you ever wished your child could more effectively express what they are feeling and thinking? Do you want your child to increase their social skills and improve their interactions with peers? Would you like your child to start the next school year with an increased awareness of who they are and ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, child behavior problems, child therapy, mind and body awareness, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, self esteem, social skills group

Join our Upcoming Women’s Vision Board Workshop!

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Do you want to be intentional with how you live life in 2019? Truly taking the time to explore what are your priorities.  What are the most important things in your life?  What brings your joy and fulfillment?  And then digging deeper to examine where you want to focus your time and energy. ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Connection, Dreams, General, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, self esteem, Visualization

What Parents Should Know About Teen Suicide

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The Teen Suicide Epidemic Suicide is one of the leading cause of death in young people, accounting for 8.5% of total deaths in teens and the most common mental health emergency. Alarmingly, the suicide rate for white teens between the ages of 10 and 17 went up 70% between 2006 and 2016. There’s no ...read more

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Tackling Childhood Trauma: How Should Parents Respond?

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What is Trauma? When we hear the word trauma we may immediately think of a physical injury such as a broken bone or concussion. However, in the world of psychology, a trauma is any event that exceeds the brain's ability to cope. Many parents wonder what constitutes a trauma and how to know if their ...read more

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The Beginner’s Guide to Meditation

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Stressed? Feeling Anxious? Getting my blood drawn at the doctor’s office has always been a traumatic experience.  I tend to get increasingly anxious as the appointment approaches.  Fears about all that could go wrong rush through my head.  This process typically ends with me fainting during or ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Intentions, mind and body awareness, Mindfulness, Self Awareness, Thoughts, Uncategorized, Visualization

Love Yourself! Enhancing Your Child’s Self-Esteem

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As a parent, you know that a child’s self-esteem is essential to making friends and succeeding in school. As an adult, you know that self-esteem is equally vital to having a successful career and healthy relationships throughout life. So how do we make sure our kids love and accept who they are? And ...read more

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Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Outbursts: The Secrets Inside your Child’s Developing Brain

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The Tantrum You’re in line to checkout out at HEB after an hour of attempting the difficult task of shopping for groceries while not losing your toddler in the dairy aisle, when she decides that she wants a bag of skittles. You know that Skittles have an appalling amount of sugar, and will ...read more

Filed Under: anxiety, Attachment, Child, child behavior problems, Connection, emotional regulation, impulse control, Parenting, Tantrum, temper tantrums