3 Ways More Recess Time Could Save Our Schools
by: Jim Urban, LPC. In the 1980’s I was fortunate to go to a Kindergarten public school in suburban Jacksonville, Florida that had 1 recess hour and 2 additional “play breaks.” My grades during that year were “A’s,” and I felt very confident in my ability to be a good student. I also felt safe […]
You’re Invited to our Day of Hope
by: Your Friends at Hope for Tomorrow Counseling. Dear Friends of Hope for Tomorrow Counseling, We are taking the week off writing our usual blog posts in order to prepare for a BIG event going on this weekend. Sunday, October 1st from 1-4pm is our Day of Hope celebrating our 10-year anniversary of providing counseling […
Coping with a National Tragedy
by Amanda Kirk, MS. Fall is finally here. And with it has come the usual bombardment of candy corn, witches and goblins, and All. Things. Pumpkin. Spice. Pop up shops advertising Halloween costumes and gory decor have…well, popped up, and all the kids are planning which favorite character or creature they will transform in
Build Confidence by Going the Extra Mile
by: Tim Sosin, MA, NCC Your mind is incredible, as is the body to which it belongs, housing your unique and irreplaceable soul! Among many other stunning qualities, your mind is resourceful, resilient and it remembers. It is capable of taking opportunities for growth and introspection on a regular basis, but these opportunitie
How to Plan NOW for a Merrier Christmas
by: Jane Snider, LPC. Merrier Christmas, Everyone Well, today is the day I have been waiting for. Over the weekend I saw my first Christmas display in a local drug store! So, in honor of the fast approaching season, I want you to go on a journey of imagination with me for the next few […]