By: McCarson L. Jones, LMSW Many parents come to counseling hoping to find the right words. They want to know what to say when their child is anxious, angry, withdrawn, overwhelmed, or simply unwilling to talk. While words matter, I often find that children are looking for something even more fundamental. They are looking for validation and presence. Validation is the experience of feeling understood. It does not mean agreeing with every behavior or decision. It means communi

By: Beverly Gorman, MBA, MSW, LMSW The holidays are here, and families come together to celebrate. Many are looking forward to spending...

By Shalon Drags Wolf Have you been tossing and turning at night, struggling to get the rest your body and mind need? Quality sleep is...