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12/26/2025

12/24/2025

Every year Dr. Megan Rosecrans fits in as many and evaluations as possible, because many patients have met their deductibles or out of pocket maximums by this time. It’s our way of doing right by our patients.

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12/22/2025

🎄 Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health During the Holidays

The holiday season is magical for many children — but it can also bring stress, excitement overload, and big emotions. Between travel, disrupted routines, and busy family gatherings, it’s easy for kids (and teens) to feel overwhelmed.

Here are some ways parents can help their children stay grounded and emotionally well this Christmas:�
💚 Keep some routines consistent. Regular meals, rest, and downtime give kids a sense of stability during the holiday rush.�
🎁 Prepare them for what’s coming. Talk about family plans, who they’ll see, and what to expect — predictability reduces anxiety.�
🕯️ Validate their feelings. It’s okay if they feel shy, tired, or overstimulated. Let them know it’s normal to need a break.�
🌟 Create moments of calm. Read together, take a walk, or have a cozy evening at home away from the holiday chaos.�
❤️ Model calm and kindness. Children learn emotional regulation by watching you manage stress with patience and compassion.

The holidays don’t have to be perfect to be meaningful. What children remember most isn’t the gifts or decorations — it’s feeling safe, loved, and understood.

✨ Rosecrans & Associates — supporting parents and families in building emotional wellness, connection, and peace through every season.

12/21/2025

Still some time to donate!

Rosecrans & Associates Holiday Food and Fund Drive!

12/19/2025

🎄 Coping with Family Stress During the Holidays

The holidays can be joyful — but also stressful.

🎁�Family gatherings sometimes bring tension, old wounds, or overwhelming expectations that can leave you emotionally drained instead of connected.

Here are a few ways to protect your mental health this season:�
🌿 Set boundaries early. It’s okay to say no to conversations or events that disrupt your peace.�
🕯️ Lower unrealistic expectations. Not every moment has to be perfect to be meaningful.�
💛 Plan breaks. Step outside, take deep breaths, or spend a few minutes alone to reset.�
🎁 Focus on what you can control. You can’t manage others’ behavior — only your response to it.
�🍃 Prioritize self-care. Rest, eat nourishing food, and do something that brings you comfort and joy.

You deserve a holiday that feels peaceful, not pressured.

🌟�If family dynamics bring up stress or anxiety this season, therapy can help you navigate it with clarity, calm, and compassion.

✨ Rosecrans & Associates — supporting your mental health through every season of life.

12/18/2025

Comprehensive Therapy Services at Rosecrans & Associates

Everyone’s mental health journey is different — and therapy should reflect that. Our latest blog highlights the comprehensive therapy services we offer at Rosecrans & Associates to support children, teens, adults, couples, and families through life’s challenges.

In this post, we explain:
• The wide range of therapy services we provide
• How individualized treatment plans support lasting growth
• Our evidence-based and compassionate approach
• How therapy can help with anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and more

Whether you’re seeking support for yourself or a loved one, this guide helps you understand how therapy can meet your unique needs.

📖 Read the full blog here:
👉 https://rosecransassoc.com/comprehensive-therapy-services-rosecrans-associates/

You don’t have to navigate this alone — help is here.

Offering therapy for individuals, couples, families, and children. In-person and telehealth sessions available at Rosecrans & Associates.

12/17/2025

🌱 New on the Blog: Child & Teen Therapy — What to Expect! 🌟

Parenting isn’t always easy — and sometimes our kids need a little extra support to navigate emotional ups and downs, behavioral challenges, or big life transitions. Our latest blog post breaks down what child and teen therapy looks like at Rosecrans & Associates and how it can help your young person thrive. ✨

📖 In this post, you’ll learn:
✔ What child & teen therapy is
✔ What happens during sessions — from the first assessment to progress tracking
✔ The kinds of techniques we use (like play therapy and CBT)
✔ How parents and families are involved
✔ The many benefits therapy can bring — from emotional regulation and confidence to better relationships and academic focus ⭐

Whether you’re curious about therapy for the first time or looking for extra insight into how it works, this article is a helpful guide.

Read it here: https://rosecransassoc.com/child-teen-therapy-what-to-expect/

Help us spread the word — share this with any families who might benefit! ❤️

Specialized therapy for children and teens in Algonquin. Rosecrans & Associates offers in-person and telehealth sessions for emotional growth and mental wellness.

12/16/2025

💻 Telehealth Therapy: Mental Health Care That Meets You Where You Are

Getting support for your mental health shouldn’t be limited by location, schedules, or transportation. Our latest blog explores how telehealth therapy makes high-quality mental health care more accessible, flexible, and effective for children, teens, and adults.

✨ In this post, we cover:
• What telehealth therapy is
• Who it can help
• The benefits of online counseling
• What to expect from virtual sessions

Whether you’re juggling a busy schedule, live far from in-person services, or simply feel more comfortable at home, telehealth may be a great option for you or your family.

📖 Read the full blog here:
👉 https://rosecransassoc.com/telehealth-therapy-mental-health-care/

Because support should fit your life — not the other way around.

Access therapy from home. Telehealth sessions for individuals, couples, families, and children provide flexible, secure mental health care.

12/16/2025

🎄 Coping with Family Estrangement During the Holidays

The holiday season often highlights family, togetherness, and joy — but for those coping with family estrangement, it can bring up sadness, loneliness, or guilt. When everyone around you seems to be celebrating connection, it’s okay if your heart feels heavy instead.

Here are some ways to protect your mental health and find peace this Christmas:
🎁 Redefine what the holidays mean to you. You can still find joy in small moments — cozy nights, music, lights, or time with supportive friends.
🕯️ Honor your emotions. Grief and relief can coexist. Allow yourself to feel what comes up without judgment.
🌿 Set boundaries. You don’t owe anyone your time or presence at gatherings that bring you pain.
✨ Create new traditions. A quiet dinner, volunteering, a trip away, or celebrating with chosen family can bring comfort and connection.
💚 Seek support. Therapy can help you navigate complicated feelings, find closure, and build healthy emotional space for yourself.

However you spend this season, remember — peace, healing, and joy are still available to you, even if your holidays look different than before.

💫 Rosecrans & Associates is here to support you through life’s most tender seasons with compassion, understanding, and hope.