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Depression in children doesn’t always look the way we expect. Kids don’t usually say, “I’m depressed.” Instead, their feelings often show up in their behavior, routines, or small changes in how they move through their day. These signs can be easy to miss, especially when life is busy, but noticing them early can make a meaningful difference.

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFCT) is not about picking sides, deciding who’s right, or telling you what to do. It’s about understanding the cycle or your dance you’ve been doing. This includes identifying your roles in the cycle: the pursuers, the withdrawers, the attachment ruptures, and the misunderstandings that will help you recognize and re-create a way to reach for each other again. 

Typically, a vision board is a collage of images, drawings, quotes, and other visual materials that represent goals and aspirations someone hopes to achieve. They can be made out of cut-up magazines, paper, stickers, photos, and more, and are usually arranged on some form of “board” or paper to create the collage and allow the creator to uniquely curate their vision for their future. 

Navigating the winter blues can be challenging, especially when the sun sets before 5 p.m. It makes you want to rush home and get ready for bed, only to realize it’s just 6 p.m. Early darkness can disrupt daily routines and leave you feeling like there isn’t enough time in the day. Adjusting takes time, and that’s okay.

Looking for LGBTQ+ resources in Central VA? We will help you find the support you are looking for.

The development of eco-anxiety is commonly connected to overexposure to information and media regarding the climate and ecosystem.

The brain is one of the most important parts of our body, and just like the rest of our body, our brain functions best when we maintain it.

Mental health treatment is most effective when it is inclusive. Learn how African drumming is helping people heal.

Fostering relationships with friends and your community is a defense against anxiety and depression.

As relationships evolve, people in those relationships often grow and change.

Learn how play therapy fosters emotional growth, self-expression, and resilience through safe and therapeutic play.

Neurodivergent individuals face unique challenges, but with the right strategies, habit formation is achievable.

Having hobbies is a great way to reduce stress and support a happy and health life-style.

There are numerous benefits to the structured and supportive environment that family counseling provides.

The arrival of Daylight Saving Time (DST) brings a lot of positive emotions because of the promise of longer daylight hours. However, it...

Valentine's Day, often associated with expressions of romantic love, offers a unique opportunity to redirect our focus inward.

Setting realistic expectations is not a burden, it's a freeing perspective that gets you that much closer to fulfilling your goals

In 1992, Richard Hunt created an awareness campaign called World Mental Health Day, which is now celebrated in more than 150 countries...

Check out some helpful information about the winter blues from Setera Stevens, LPC

effective ways to boost your mental health through achievable and natural methods.