Emotions are an integral part of the human experience, they inform us about the world around us and what’s important to us, and they…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 11, 2023
By: Shannan Blum, LMFT Assistant Director Connections Child & Family Center is a trauma-informed organization as well as one whose clinicians are trained in…
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Understanding The Toxicity of Perfectionism By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA Having worked almost a decade with clients who suffered from eating disorders, severe anxiety…
admin_laurenOctober 5, 2021
While it’s true that teen depression seems to impact girls more often, teen boys certainly aren’t immune. In fact, the mental health statistics surrounding…
admin_laurenDecember 17, 2019
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s important to remember you’re experiencing a loss. Whether you ended things on amicable terms or things hadn’t…
admin_laurenDecember 10, 2019
Many people think that depression is synonymous with sadness. But clinical depression is so much more than simply feeling sad. If you’re struggling with…
admin_laurenNovember 5, 2019
Romantic relationships are challenging at any age, but especially for teenagers. That’s because teens are at the latter end of childhood and figuring out…
admin_laurenSeptember 10, 2019
Biofeedback can help with a variety of health conditions—from headaches and asthma to chronic pain and high blood pressure. But it can also be…
admin_laurenJuly 29, 2019
If you have a child with ADHD or a learning disability, it doesn’t mean they can’t get the most out of a collegiate experience.…
admin_laurenJuly 8, 2019