The Hazel Counseling Center for Families and Children, PLLC

05/30/2022

I was out on the bike trail this weekend, saw this, and want to support the youth who created this message and sidewalk chalk memorial for the Uvalde victims who lost their lives.

11/17/2021

11/07/2021

The Hazel Counseling Center is now hiring for therapist positions.
Please pass along the word and have anyone interested contact Connie at conniedawson@hazelcounselingcenter.com for more details.
We look forward to adding some awesome therapists to our team!

01/08/2021

Trauma creates predictable challenges but doesn’t have to overwhelm your current state of well being.
There is hope.

12/24/2020

Wishing everyone a safe and peaceful holiday!

12/15/2020

If you suffer from trauma, there is hope in using mindfulness and meditation for healing. It might help to know that whatever negative impact trauma has had on the brain, mindfulness and meditation have a positive impact on the very same regions. The brain heals over time with appropriate intervention.

12/10/2020

Parents often ask, "What can we do to help our child with their emotions?" This article includes a 3 step answer to that question with an in depth understanding of the physiology behind the answer. If you put these steps into practice consistently for one month, you will notice a difference!
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/15/parenting/kids-tantrums-advice.html?mc=aud_dev&ad-keywords=auddevgate&ad_name=INTER_20_###X_###_1P_CD_XX_XX_SITEVISITXREM_X_###X_COUSA_P_X_X_EN_FBIG_OA_###X_00_EN_JP_NFLINKS&adset_name=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F2020%2F10%2F15%2Fparenting%2Fkids-tantrums-advice.html&campaign_id=23846555337220063&fbclid=IwAR31ULR1etssJ7vjlaLcjpRTa-Ph43K72ZPkAVkBOlPm_7MMe1ZEnbox75Q

And how to nip them in the bud before they start.

12/09/2020

If you are concerned about the impact of COVID on your child's development, here is an encouraging article released by the Association for Play Therapy.

Seasons of change can be difficult to navigate emotionally, not only for adults, but also for children. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly impacted children's mental health, and as families start planning for the holidays that may look very different this year, it's important to build res...

11/26/2020

I want to extend my appreciation and gratitude to everyone connected to The Hazel Counseling Center in the past months. To the wonderful people we have worked with and the dedicated therapists and staff who have continued to support our community. We have faced challenges and asked many questions. I believe that this is easier to do when we can do it together. I hope this Thanksgiving holiday will allow you to take some time to connect with those dearest to you. Wishing you love and kindness.
-Connie

11/13/2020

When you find yourself stuck in “freeze mode”, try naming 5 things that you can control right now. “I can go outside, I can choose what I eat, I can call a friend, etc…”. Also try listing your senses and what you notice right now. "This is what I smell, feel, hear, taste, touch.”

11/09/2020

Thanksgiving holiday is approaching and we need your help!
The staff at The Hazel Counseling Center for Families and Children, PLLC would like to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal for two families in need of help. We know that many families have been negatively impacted by COVID and would like to help out in this way.
If you know of a family who needs a little bit of help right now, please email Connie at conniedawson@hazelcounselingcenter.com.
Thank you!