Grace Assessment and Therapy Services

08/26/2022

Expectations of therapy vs. reality of going to therapy. What else would you add to the list?
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04/18/2022

https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/pretending-to-be-calm-is-not-helping-our-children

Many of us believe that if we can remain calm no matter what and teach our children to do the same then we have successfully mastered self-regulation. But true regulation has nothing to do with achieving a certain state. It's in noticing and responding to whatever emotion you are feeling.

12/18/2021

A poll conducted by Ipsos on behalf of NAMI finds that an overwhelming number of parents support mental health education in schools and “mental health days” for their children. To learn more visit https://bit.ly/3dZWEt7

12/18/2021

"Each one of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm, when we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other and empathize with each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike."

12/08/2021

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2021/12/07/us-surgeon-general-issues-advisory-on-youth-mental-health-crisis-further-exposed-by-covid-19-pandemic.html

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new Surgeon General’s Advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the nation’s youth mental health crisis.

08/23/2021

Anxiety can look like many things... It looks different for everyone because there are so many different factors that can cause it, all of these included. When you're feeling anxious about a situation, try this:

Focus on controlling what you can control and changing what you can change, accept your anxious feelings but remain true to your values and behaving like the sort of person you strive to be

08/10/2021

Start your Tuesday on a good note with taking a moment to check-in on yourself!

05/05/2021

We are excited to announce that Dr. Butler is now a PSYPACT licensed provider! PSYPACT is an interstate compact designed to allow licensed psychologists to practice of telepsychology and conduct temporary in-person face-to-face practice of psychology across state boundaries legally and ethically without necessitating that an individual become licensed in every state to practice.

04/08/2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/wellness/after-covid-social-anxiety-crowd/2021/04/06/901c552e-93d1-11eb-a74e-1f4cf89fd948_story.html?fbclid=IwAR3-U8eGjMiiOzIO4bObf7L5Xqn1aCkoYMgrQDp7MVplgLhCz24xatf5TWI

Exposure therapy’s step-by-step approach can help uneasy adults and kids overcome their anxiety about certain activities.

04/06/2021

A strong sense of self-efficacy is one of the most powerful protective factors parents can give their children.

04/06/2021

We are so excited to welcome Heidi Buckner to Grace! Heidi is a licensed school psychologist specializing in psychoeducation evaluations.

03/11/2021

Some phrases to avoid when a loved one is opening up to you about their anxiety. Being a shoulder to lean on and a listener can make all the difference. Learn more at nami.org/anxiety
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