Addressing Common Therapy Misconceptions

By Emily Runyan | May 1, 2025

When children and teens act out or withdraw, they're not just misbehaving - they're communicating. Whether through tantrums, silence, or school refusal, these behaviors...

Helping Kids and Teens Navigate Emotions: A Parent's Guide

By Emily Runyan | April 1, 2025

Understanding Behavior as Communication

When children and teens act out or withdraw, they're not just misbehaving - they're communicating. Whether through tantrums,...

Understanding Trauma: From Recognition to Recovery | TN...

By Emily Runyan | March 1, 2025

The Anatomy of Misunderstanding What Makes an Experience Traumatic?

Contrary to common belief, trauma isn't defined solely by the event itself. If it shifts your view of...

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Experiments in Self-Care: Mood Tracking

By Emily Runyan

The following is Part 2 in a 4-Part Series of Self-Care experiments, conducted and reported on by the fabulous Psychology intern: Adra Brown. For more “Experiments in Self-Care“, see Part 1: Mindfulness Meditation or Part 2: Tidying Up.

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Is Counseling Right For Your Teen?

By Emily Runyan

As a parent of three teenagers, I understand the turmoil of parenting kids in this stage of life.

Adolescence is a time for our teens to learn about themselves. Their likes, dislikes, abilities, and talents, who they are in relationships, what their limits are, and how they respond in different situations....

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