Life is a journey filled with ups and downs, and sometimes, we need effective tools to navigate the challenges that come our way. Enter…
Connections Child and Family CenterSeptember 11, 2023
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
Trauma can feel like being caught in a storm, with emotions overwhelming us and our thoughts spinning out of control. During these moments, grounding…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 8, 2023
Eating Disorder or Disordered Eating? By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CEDS As a Certified Eating Disorder Specialist (CEDS), the most common questions I get about…
admin_laurenJune 8, 2023
Dr. Marsha Linehan, the developer of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), has a section in her recent memoir titled, “DBT Skills are Life Skills.” She…
admin_laurenMarch 21, 2023
Postpartum Mental Health “I’m so overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do.” “I can’t stop crying. I will never feel happiness again.” “I…
admin_laurenMay 6, 2022
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 101: What is it and how can it help you? by Shannan Blum, LMFT Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was initially…
admin_laurenApril 11, 2022
Attachment and Attachment Problems By: Dr. Kimmy Griffin Maybe you have heard of a psychologist or doctor who uses the phrase “attachment.” They are…
admin_laurenDecember 6, 2021
By: Shannan Blum, LMFT Assistant Director Connections Child & Family Center is a trauma-informed organization as well as one whose clinicians are trained in…
admin_laurenNovember 17, 2021