Childhood anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) are common mental health challenges that affect many young minds. As parents, we play a pivotal role in…
Connections Child and Family CenterSeptember 20, 2023
Based on Polyvagal Theory Polyvagal Theory or the “science of feeling safe,” is another one of the key research advancements that helps us better…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 29, 2023
What is DBT and what does it treat? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) was founded in the late 1980s by Dr. Marsha M. Linehan, a…
Connections Child and Family CenterAugust 23, 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…
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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
Shame versus Guilt By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA Guilt and Shame can be confusing to many, and yet they influence our…
admin_laurenSeptember 1, 2021
How Do We Manage “Re-Entry Anxiety?” How it Developed and Tips on How to Reduce It By Shannan Blum, LMFT, CCATP-CA It’s everywhere…
admin_laurenAugust 12, 2021