Personal Growth Associates

03/10/2026

A painful childhood may shape who someone is, but it doesn't have the final say in who they will become. Research has found that change can happen fairly quickly with therapy and/or medication.

03/10/2026

Here’s what you need to know about disorders ⬇️

03/10/2026

Children don’t always have the words to explain what they feel—but they do have play.

Play therapy allows kids to express emotions, process experiences, and build coping skills through toys, games, art, and imagination. In a safe and supportive space, play becomes their language.

To a child, play may look simple—but it can be a powerful path to healing and growth.

03/05/2026

Is your smartphone use hijacking hours meant for sleep?

Read tips from Dr. Laurie Ivey about the best treatments for insomnia: https://at.apa.org/75f81d

03/05/2026

Anxiety and fear can feel similar, but they’re not the same.

Fear responds to real, present danger. Anxiety often magnifies what might happen.

Learn more from APA’s mental health primer on anxiety: https://at.apa.org/938806

03/04/2026

How learned helplessness keeps us stuck.

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

02/19/2026

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02/18/2026

Pregnancy and transitioning to parenthood is an incredibly exciting and, at times, an overwhelming journey. With so many changes happening at once, it’s not uncommon to experience challenges with mental health. The good news is that maternal mental health difficulties are treatable. Hailey Wygonski, Psy.D., at Personal Growth Associates, is passionate about supporting women and couples through their pregnancy and postpartum journey.