Have you ever done or said something that reminds you of your parents, guardians, or family of origin? Have you tried to undo the patterns you learned from childhood? In adulthood, whether you are close to your family or have a difficult relationship, their early influences are always with you. The family you grew up […]
Getting a diagnosis of any kind for your child can be a daunting experience. It can be difficult to comprehend and process that your child needs additional help. During this time you will be given information about the journey of helping your child. Selective mutism is no different than any other diagnosis in that regard. […]
You show up to the barn, only to find your horse three-legged lame. A million scenarios run through your mind. Was he kicked in turnout? Did he slip and fall in the mud? Is it just a hoof abscess? Your brain goes into overdrive. In that moment, everything else in life goes out the window. […]
Both therapists and psychiatrists specialize in working with individuals to improve their emotional and psychological health and well-being. While both types of practitioners share the goal of mental wellness, their training and treatment styles of a therapist and psychiatrist can vary significantly. Psychiatry Psychiatry is a branch of medicine. All psychiatrists have attended medical school […]
Just as you begin to think that you have the infant stage figured out, your child transitions to toddlerhood. You are now sprung into a whole new world of challenges. So often we talk about the sleepless nights of infancy, and the transition to parenthood. But what about the transition to being the parent of […]
Understanding Self-Care Practices for Trauma and Trauma Therapy Here at Brave Minds Psychological Services, we know to better understand how to help get through trauma as trauma therapy is one of our core services. However, we must first understand how we practice self-care. What do you think about when you hear the term “self-care”? Do […]
Understanding Food Allergies Having food allergies can bring about experiences of anxiety and stress. If you are living with food allergies, you know all too well the unique challenges this brings. We know that there is a link between anxiety and food allergies and that with increased anxiety comes higher stress levels. This isn’t all […]
Considering Child Therapy So you’re considering therapy for your child. Reaching this point can bring up a lot of difficult feelings for you as a parent. You are likely feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, confused, guilty, or all of the above. Reaching out for help is acknowledging that you and your child have the potential to thrive […]
Anxiety in teens is a common experience. Isolation during the pandemic increased the struggles teens were facing with their mental health. Challenges related to social interaction and relationships continue to generate stress and anxiety. It’s important for teens to develop effective tools and strategies. Identifying, managing, and reducing anxiety, enables them to lead fulfilling lives. […]
In this world, there are people that we click with and those that we don’t. There are even those that we might never see eye to eye with. You should pick your therapist the same way you choose people you want to align yourself with; through character, likability, and compatibility. Therapists come in many different […]