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02/16/2026

02/15/2026

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02/11/2026

DONT FORGET!! This week is the first Religious Trauma group and LGBTQ+ group. Please confirm with your therapist or the office that you will be attending. If not enough people confirm, they will be pushed back to the next date to start. We look forward to seeing all of you!

02/07/2026

According to psychology, teenage behavior is driven less by attitude and more by brain development. A psychologist says teen boys and girls mature on different neurological timelines, which explains why they respond so differently to criticism, rules, and parental involvement. Brain imaging studies show that emotional processing and social sensitivity develop earlier in girls, while impulse control and self regulation mature later in boys.

A psychologist says girls become significantly more sensitive to criticism during adolescence because the brain regions tied to social evaluation and emotional awareness activate earlier. According to psychology, this makes tone, language, and perceived judgment feel more intense, especially from parents. Boys, on the other hand, show increased sensitivity to control as the brain areas linked to autonomy and independence begin rewiring. A psychologist says this makes strict commands feel threatening rather than supportive.

According to psychology, these brain differences also shape parent child bonds. Teen girls often seek emotional closeness and verbal reassurance, particularly from mothers. Teen boys tend to pull away physically while still needing quiet emotional safety, often responding better to shared activities than conversations. A psychologist says misunderstanding these timelines can lead to unnecessary conflict.

Understanding the science helps parents respond with empathy instead of frustration. Psychology confirms teens are not rebelling without reason. Their brains are under construction, and the right approach can strengthen trust rather than damage it.

02/06/2026

Please welcome our newest therapist, Courtney Scroggins! Accepting clients starting Monday, February 9th, 2026. Reach out to the office to schedule at 918.215.2444. Virtual and In Person sessions available.

01/29/2026

With schools closed for days and families feeling the strain, local organizations are stepping up to help make sure kids don’t go hungry. 🍎❄️

Oasis Fresh Market has been giving away hundreds of free meals to children while schools are shut down, and Food on the Move is planning a large food giveaway on Friday in Tulsa to support families impacted by the winter weather.

Details in the comments ⬇️

01/28/2026

Looking for a new job or a long-term career path? Tulsa County is bringing hiring teams and job seekers together on Wednesday for a one-day job fair at Expo Square.

Openings span multiple departments, from public safety to social services and administrative roles, with chances to ask questions and even apply on the spot.

Eden Jones News On 6 has more on what to expect in the comments. ⬇️

01/25/2026

Several warming shelters are open across Tulsa for anyone who needs to get out of the cold.

2 News is monitoring conditions across Green Country.

Read our full live blog at the link in the comments.

01/23/2026

‼️PLEASE PASS THE WORD: As temperatures dip well below freezing, here is a list of Tulsa area warming shelters. We will add to this list as more locations become available in the Tulsa area.

HELP US OUT - drop some additional locations in the comments and we will continue to update as we have time.

BROKEN ARROW:
Two warming stations are available in the City of Broken Arrow this weekend.
▪️Central Park Community Center, 1500 S. Main St., will be open on Saturday, Jan. 24 and Sunday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
▪️Harvest Church, 1814 S. Main St., will be open on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

TULSA EMERGENCY SHELTERS:
▪️Salvation Army – 102 N. Denver Ave.
Families & adults | No pets
▪️Tulsa Day Center – 415 W. Archer St.
Adults only | Pets - Limited capacity
▪️John 3:16 Mission – 506 N. Cheyenne Ave.
Adult men only | No pets
▪️Youth Services of Tulsa – 311 S. Madison Ave.
Ages 12–17 | No pets
▪️CREOKS Winter Shelter – 7216 E. Admiral Pl. (East Tulsa)
Adults only | Pets welcome

TULSA DROP-IN CENTERS / DAY WARMING STATIONS:
▪️The Station at Youth Services – 311 S. Madison Ave.
Mon–Fri, 11 AM–4 PM | Under 25 | No Pets
▪️Iron Gate – 501 W. Archer St.
Daily, 8:30–10:30 AM | No Pets
▪️The Ministry Center – 312 S. 33rd W. Ave.
Tues–Thurs, 9:30 AM–12:30 PM | No Pets

TULSA OVERFLOW SHELTER (During Freezing Temps)
▪️Tulsa Dream Center (West Campus) – 4122 W. 55th Pl.
Opens Friday, Jan. 23 at 2 PM | Adults only | Limited capacity

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BARTLESVILLE:
▪️B the Light Mission – 219 N. Virginia Ave.
Open Friday, Jan. 23 through Monday, Feb. 2
For more information: 📞 918-288-0009

CLAREMORE:
▪️Grace United Methodist Church – 9472 E. Hwy. 20
Opens Friday at noon through Monday (based on need)
Food, showers, and sleeping items provided
📞 918-923-2062 | After hours: 918-691-4869

▪️St. Paul’s Episcopal Church – 1310 N. Sioux Ave.
Open Friday, Jan. 23 at 12 PM through Monday, Jan. 26 at 2 PM
Warm indoor space, hot drinks, free meals, sleeping bags & blankets, overnight accommodations available

COWETA:
▪️Crosspoint Baptist Church – 28288 E. 141st St.
Opens Friday, Jan. 23 at 6 PM and remains open through the weekend (as needed). Operated in partnership with Wagoner County Emergency Management

GROVE:
▪️Grove Community Center (City of Grove) – 104 W. 3rd St.
Opens Friday at 3 PM through Monday at 3 PM

OKMULGEE:
▪️Okmulgee First United Methodist Church (Rowe Family Center) – Okmulgee
Opens Friday at 3 PM and operates 24/7 through Tuesday morning
Service animals welcome; pets not allowed
Volunteer & donation needs: blankets, pillows, towels, hot cocoa, tea, water, dry oatmeal packs, soaps, feminine hygiene products, pancake mix & syrup
To volunteer or donate: 📞 918-313-7437 (text)

SAPULPA:
▪️Shoulder2Shoulder Ministries (The HUB) – 1133 E. James Ave.
Open Friday at 7 PM through Monday at 7 AM - Emergency warming shelter for individuals experiencing homelessness

TAHLEQUAH:
▪️Tahlequah First United Methodist Church – 300 W. Delaware St.
Opens Friday at 5 PM through Tuesday at 10 AM
Operated in partnership with the City of Tahlequah

VINITA:
▪️Grand Mental Health – 405 E. Excelsior
Open Friday through Sunday

WAGONER:
▪️St. James Episcopal Church (Wagoner) – 303 E. Church St., Wagoner
Opens Friday at 5 PM and remains open until Tuesday morning

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There is a statewide list circulating from OG&E. There are some inaccuracies on that list so please check the information ahead of time to verify.

01/15/2026

As many of you know Verizon has been having nationwide issues. My cell phone and the office phone have been affected and are still having issues.