Are you struggling with how to best parent your children? Parenting is not for the faint-hearted! However, it can be made easier with these 3 simple ingredients: 1. Build a positive relationship with your child. A good relationship creates an environment where positive self-esteem can develop. A positive sense of self is directly related to […]
How Do You View The Mountains In Your Life?
I love mountains. I could look in awe at them forever. Maybe it’s because I’ve always lived in Louisiana flat lands and don’t get to enjoy their beauty often. Something about them seems so majestic. But the reality is, mountains can be very scary and treacherous. Climbing a mountain takes a lot of motivation, energy and endurance and […]
What You Need To Know About Counseling
Many people are reluctant to seek counseling because they aren’t really sure what to expect or how it can help them. In today’s post, we will answer some of the common questions about counseling and hopefully clear up some misconceptions. First of all, what exactly is Counseling? Counseling is a collaborative process between a mental […]
Parenting During The Pandemic
This is a difficult time, a time like most of us have never experienced. We don’t have a good frame of reference for what life should look like. As parents, we worry about the safety of our families and how every decision we make will affect them. We wonder if we should go to the […]
10 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About COVID-19
In our last post, we shared ways to manage your own stress and be emotionally prepared to have discussions about the virus with your children. Today, we are giving you 10 points to keep in mind as you have these conversations. 1. Make sure the content of what you are sharing with your child […]
What You Need to Know Before Talking to your Kids About COVID 19
It can be difficult to know how to talk to your children about this “invisible” enemy, COVID-19. Children, even infants, take their cues from the adults that care for them. So, if you as a parent or grandparent are upset or dysregulated, it’s very likely that your child will also be dysregulated. Like the flight […]
Is It Worry or Anxiety…Or Both?
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the US affecting around 40 million adults. This statistic was determined before the Pandemic. I would bet that the number is increasing day by day. There is a lot to worry about. So much uncertainty. Will I get sick? […]
A New Normal: Adjusting to life during COVID 19
So much change in such a short amount of time. That’s what I keep hearing from my clients. It has been the theme of all of our lives as we adjust to the spread of COVID 19. Here in Louisiana, schools closed, then dine-in restaurants. Then, we get the news that Louisiana has the fastest […]
Our Favorite Mental Health Apps
Here at SCS, our therapists work with a variety of clients every day dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and unhealthy behaviors. We often recommend that our clients implement techniques and practice skills between therapy sessions to aid in their journey of personal growth and healing. Here are some of our favorite apps to recommend for […]