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Understanding Your Child's Brain

Understanding Your Child’s Brain

drstecker
Child Counseling
As parents, you have natural instincts. Instincts about what your child’s brain needs without even realizing it.   90% of the brain develops by the age of 4. Significant events that happen during that time can really have an impact on the development and daily functioning of your child. We call it developmental trauma. So…
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perfectionism

The Gift of Being Imperfect

Danielle Wahl
Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Teen Counseling
Marilyn Monroe was once quoted saying, “Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Throughout my career, I have worked with many individuals who embrace perfectionism. In fact, they hold on to it so tightly that it is wrapped around their identity and self-worth. This is where…
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EMDR Therapy: Stages of the Process

Tanja Gorenc
Adult Counseling, Anxiety
EMDR is an amazing therapy that helps people resolve anxiety and trauma by getting at the root of the issue. Generally speaking, it works quickly and those who complete EMDR therapy reach therapeutic goals quicker than when engaged in talk therapy alone. At MVP, many of our clients choose to integrate EMDR into their therapy. This…
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Play Therapy: What it is and Who it helps

Michele Flynn
Child Counseling
We often associate difficult emotions with adulthood and talk therapy.  Like adults, children also struggle with difficult emotions; however, they don’t have the language we have as adults.  But what happens when you don’t have the words or experiences to understand or verbalize what is going on? This is where Play Therapy comes into the picture.…
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inspiration

My Favorite Quotes

drstecker
Adult Counseling, Anxiety, Depression
I thought it would be nice to share some inspirational quotes since the last blog post was a heavier topic then normal ( I highly recommend you read the our blog on suicide, if you have not).  Usually, we try to post about mental wellness.  Honestly, I think surrounding yourself with positive messages is part…
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depression

How to Fight Suicide Risk

drstecker
Depression, Teen Counseling
Stress is typically higher during the holiday season. For this reason, mood and the ability to function can be greatly impacted. Children are finishing with their school semester receiving midterm grades.  Winter break provides extended time at home where meaningful daily activity and structure is disturbed. The weather is getting colder and darker, meaning less time…
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reward system

5 Foundations for an Effective Reward System

Michele Flynn
Child Counseling
Utilizing a reward system is one of the most effective ways to see a positive change in your child’s behavior.  Working toward and rewarding the positive behavior makes the behavior a habit, and in turn allows it to happen more often.  When you are rewarding the behavior you want to see, you are also constantly…
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3 Important Factors in Picking a Therapist

drstecker
Anxiety, Child Counseling, Depression, Teen Counseling
Finding a therapist can be daunting and overwhelming. Filtering through information on agencies and service providers can be confusing and discouraging. With that said, finding a good personality fit is extremely important. Here are some simple guidelines to navigate you through the process.   Credentials/ Experience – When looking for a therapist, finding someone who holds…
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