by Dr. Katie daCruz, PhD Self-compassion is becoming a popular topic on psychology podcasts and social media. The simplest way to think about self-compassion is to think of giving ourselves the same kindness and care that we’d give to a good friend. Self-compassion is being talked...
by Jacinta Kreiner Renovating? See what colors psychologists say you should paint your home. After Covid, we all realize that spending a lot of time in our homes has a definite effect on us. What if the colors of your home affected your quarantine experience? Now that...
by Kara Ferreira Many of us stopped making time for art and creative pursuits when art stopped being a class we had to take in school. The truth is that art and drama can be an important tool for both learning and stress reduction for all...
by Kara Ferreira Childhood obesity and malnutrition are issues facing many young kids in the United States. Approximately 1 in 6 households have kids at risk of going hungry 1 in 3 children are overweight, in part due to a lack of healthy food choices Only...
by Kara Ferreira When searching for a therapist, you might be wondering about the different titles and certifications - what do you actually need? Credentials aren’t always useful in determining the best fit - and they can be tough to navigate. This is why Galvin Growth Group...
by Kara Ferreira Summer break seems like it should be a good time, but for many parents, it comes with some additional stress. This can be acutely felt by working parents, parents of kids who do better with a lot of structure and routine and, of...
by Kara Ferreira If you have a young child, you might be wondering how therapy would be able to help them. Play therapy is a psychotherapeutic tool that allows children between the ages of 3 and 12 to express their emotions in a way that is...
by Kara Ferreira It’s a common misconception that you have to need therapy in order to benefit from meeting with a trained therapist. Therapy is misperceived as only being prescribed for individuals with mental health issues ranging from mild to severe, but it can truly benefit...
by Grace O’Neill and Dr. Elizabeth Snyder New research provides further evidence to something that many of our clients and their parents already knew: persons with ADHD struggle with their perception of time. People with ADHD typically focus solely in the present versus the near future. Time...
We know by now that pets have a positive impact on mental health, but how far does this impact actually go? Millions of Americans decided to adopt pets during the COVID pandemic in order to help them cope with stress and isolation. For years, dogs have...
