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Discover Behavioral Health Services Holistic Care at Raise Behavioral Health  At Raise Behavioral Health Services, we will provide a caring and customized approach to meet the unique mental health needs of every child and family. We offer treatments to children, adolescents, and families with ...

Daily scenes of panic, trauma, adolescence, stress, and worry are on the rise as the pressures of modern living escalate and children are pushed to thrive. A range of factors can take a toll on their emotional health, from academic demands to social pressures. But if you can find your ...

The Best Way to Pick the Right Kids Therapist   Choosing the right kids therapist for your child is essential in helping them navigate their emotions, school challenges, and social interactions. With various therapy options available, finding a qualified kids' therapist near you can ...

Mental health issues are becoming more severe as modern life becomes more digitally accelerated. Because stress and concern can result in mood disorders and depression, there are effective ways to improve behavior and mental health. Behavior modification, the process by which people alter negative ...

Learn the ways Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques, like thought records or behavior tests, can help reduce anxiety. Provide simple CBT exercises for families to practice at home. Based on the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2024), one in 10 children suffers from an ...

Vitamin D (2,000-5,0001U daily) Many individuals, particularly those with ADHD, experience low levels of Vitamin D which can affect mood. Regular exposure to sunlight, consumption of fortified products like almond milk, or supplementation can help elevate these levels B Complex Vitamins ...

Effective Strategies for Daily Living with ADHD    Task Segmentation  Divide your tasks into manageable parts to avoid feeling overwhelmed.  Structured and Flexible Breaks Establish regular intervals for breaks to maintain focus and productivity, adjusting as ...

Integral Role of Exercise in Well-being: Enhanced Mood: Regular physical activity triggers endorphin release, which significantly boosts mood and decreases feelings of depression and anxiety. Stress Reduction: Exercise helps lower stress hormone Levels, such as cortisol, and promotes relaxation, ...

Daily Structure and Breaks:  Task Management: Help your child by breaking tasks into smaller, more manageable parts, and using visual timers to keep track of time.  Breaks: Encourage regular breaks to help maintain focus. This can include short activities that allow physical movement or ...

Navigating parenthood is an adventure full of joy, demanding situations, and sometimes divorce. However, when parents are not together, co-parenting can become a complicated dynamic while raising children. The dynamics of co-parenting are often full of unresolved conflicts, conversation breakdowns, ...

The Power of Therapy for Anger Management Dealing with anger can sometimes feel like trying to calm a raging storm. Whether you're an adult struggling to keep your temper in check or a parent seeking solutions for a child, the journey towards emotional regulation can be complex and challenging....

  Understanding Psychotherapy near me Psychotherapy, often referred to as talk therapy or counselling, is a dynamic partnership between a skilled therapist and individuals or groups seeking guidance and assistance. This therapeutic journey entails delving into one's thoughts, behaviors, ...

This is one of my favorite sayings to help kids (and grown ups) understand how to cope with anger! I like to remind kids that it is okay that they are mad, I want them to tell us when something makes them mad! Your child is ALLOWED to be mad. But it is not okay to be mean. Mean is any type of ...

We want our children to listen to us, but we also want them to feel confident that they have good ideas to share and we care what they think. Finding this balance can be tricky- especially with a strong willed child- I am not *against* saying no, but I am *for* saving it for special needed times. A ...

I consider taking away a child’s video games / phone in most cases, a “blanket consequence.” A blanket consequence is a consequence that is given as parents in every situation that our child disobeys us because we feel that it is “the only thing that will get their ...

But I want to further this statement and say that it is *okay to ask for help with your child* It does not make you a bad parent to ask for help. Really I think it makes you a better parent since parenting is a skill that is learned over time. No one knows everything...

When I was teacher who supported student teachers to learn about child development I often watched how the new teachers would interact with the children. Overtime, I noticed a pattern in teachers that would be able to have their students have less tantrums more often then others and I watched to see...

Teaching our kids and teens to be honest is a big part of parenting and often a concern many parents have. We often see dishonesty come up in developmental stages of 4-5 and again in those teen years. If your child is struggling with being dishonest, try these 3 things: 1. Set them up for success- ...

To be honest, we all grieve differently and that is good and okay. But I know many parents worry about the way that their child may be grieving a loss. The reason children can grieve so differently is because of their developmental age and how that affects their ability to understand loss and time. ...

We always ask our children to “Listen!” but do we model healthy listening skills for them? Do they know how? Maybe go over active listening with your kiddo, and take some time to self-reflect on if you are modeling active listening to them when your child speaks... or your spouse

In grad school my supervisor taught me to always be intentional when asking why as it can make people respond in a defensive way. I now use this technique to help parents and teens communicate better. Instead of saying “why did you download that app” try saying “tell me more about ...

Parenting to build self esteem starts with believing in your own child. Set them up to push their limits daily in a safe way. Such as having them pay the target cashier with you standing there, ordering their own food from the waiter, or going for that 3rd monkey bar. Believe in them and celebrate ...

Shame is one of the hardest emotions to cope with....for grown ups- so imagine what it is like to have to known what to do with it as a child. The best way to cope with shame is to recognize it and OWN IT. For example saying “man I am feeling so shameful right now.” It is important to ...

I have never heard a teen say to me that social media builds their self-esteem. I understand that social media is a huge part of their social lives so I do not want to take it away completely but asking your teen “what makes you want to use social media” is extremely important. If their ...