Normal vs. Healthy Communication (Part 4 of 4): Assertive Communication
Jennifer Owen, LPC, NCC Welcome to our final blog post of this series discussing normal vs. healthy communication. If you haven’t done so already, catch up on the first three blogs: passive communication, aggressive communication, and passive-aggressive communication. We’ve finally made it to the healthy communication
“Something’s Gotta Give So I Give Up You”: Breaking Up with Fear
Jennifer Owen, MA, LPC, NCC Have you ever heard of “The Breakup Song” by Francesca Battistelli? If not, go ahead and listen to it here: Francesca Battistelli – The Breakup Song (Official Music Video) Francesca wrote this funky, fun, and beautiful song about breaking up with none other than… fear! I don’t know
How to Support Kids as They “Go Back to School”
By Lauren Showalter, MA, LPC, NCC Where I live, mid Summer is time to start getting ready for school to begin. Schools usually reopen in mid August, so July is the time to buy new school clothes, pick out colorful backpacks, painfully pick out the perfect notebook, try on new tennis shoes, and get excited […]
Supporting Kids’ Emotional Health During the Pandemic
By Lauren Showalter, MA, LPC, NCC Personally, I have been less worried about children getting behind in their academics during these lockdowns and school shut-downs than I have with them not engaging in socio-emotional learning. Children spend most of their waking hours at school, and therefore are learning social skills and how
“To Be Determined”: Finding Serenity, Courage, & Perspective in the Unknown
Jennifer Owen, MA, LPC, NCC I am a planner. I started using planners when I was in middle school and haven’t stopped since. I thrive on to-do lists and schedules. Going to Target to buy the cutest and most organized planner for the year is like getting a present on Christmas morning! I just love […]