Emotional Growth STL

03/11/2025

We are now accepting new clients!

We’d love to connect with you. Check out our website for more info, or to send us a message (link in the comments below).

12/04/2022

This sweet video talks about the importance of “serve and return” with your children. 💕

10/24/2022

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-parents-and-teachers

High profile acts of violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved-ones are at risk. They will look to adults for inf...

05/25/2022

19 elementary school children killed in a mass shooting in Texas this morning. Children who were simply going to school. Children like yours and mine.

When scary, violent things happen in the world, we encourage kids to look for the helpers. There are always people helping.

Now is the time for us to help, to take action. Take your grief and outrage and pour it into advocacy. This is all of our responsibility. There are many ways to fight back against the systemic problem of gun violence in this country—this website will help you get started:

We are a movement of more than 8 million moms, mayors, survivors, students, and everyday Americans working to end gun violence.

03/14/2022

We are thrilled to have therapist Shelby Zurick Beasley join our team at EGCS! Shelby has extensive experience working with teens and adults and she is currently accepting new clients. Check her out on our website!

https://emotionalgrowthstl.com/staff/shelby-zurick-beasley-ma-lpc/

03/11/2022

Wondering how to talk to your kids about the war in Ukraine? Listen to Emotional Growth Counseling's Kati Foizey talk with Julie Buck of the Big 550 KTRS about ways to handle tough topics with children.

Julie Buck speaks to Kati Foizey of Emotional Growth STL about talking to children about Ukraine and Russia.

12/31/2021

Follow the link below for a 10 step guide that details the process of adopting a child from the foster care system!

https://adopt.org/ten-step-overview

12/29/2021

An app is not a stand-alone form for treating depression. Yet, in combination with other things such as therapy, an app can be extremely beneficial.

https://www.apaservices.org/practice/business/technology/tech-column/cbt-app-depression

12/27/2021

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12/24/2021

Show your children what you DO want them to do.

Model the behavior you want to see.
Be their calm during a tantrum
○ This is how they learn how to give this calm to themselves.
Connect with your child early and often.
Role play difficult situations.

12/22/2021

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