Helping Kids Cope with Big Changes: The 5 C’s for Conquering Transitions
Whether it’s a move to a new home, heading off to summer camp, or starting school in a different city-or even country-change can be a big deal for kids. It…
Teaching Children Problem-Solving and Deescalation Skills
Staying calm when you’re angry isn’t easy-for adults or kids. But it’s one of the most important skills we can teach our children. Whether it’s managing frustration with a sibling,…
Supporting Teens and the Community After Tragedy
Last week’s tragic event at a track meet in Little Elm continues to weigh heavily on the hearts of many-especially the teens who are now returning to the same stadium…
Understanding and Supporting Children After a Chaotic Event
Just hours ago, the 2025 NCA All-Star National Championships concluded at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, but the aftermath left many questioning what sparked the chaos that sent hundreds…
How AI is Changing the Social Media Landscape and Its Impact on Self-Esteem
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t believe everything you see on social media,” but that warning has never been more relevant than it is today. With advancements in artificial…
Finding Grace at the Table: Navigating Differences This Thanksgiving
As an intense election transitions into Thanksgiving, the holiday dread of seeing “them” may feel more present than ever. At an adorned table, we do what Thanksgiving demands: we fake…
Understanding Parenting Styles: Finding the Balance Between Control and Empowerment
Parenting can sometimes feel like navigating a jungle, with each day bringing unique challenges that require flexibility, patience, and resilience. Here are four distinct parenting styles inspired by animals: Tiger,…
Through a Screen: Evaluating the Heart and Setting Healthy Patterns
Our current world exists through a screen whether that be at work, school, navigating directions, or checking the time on our watch. How do we as people learn to adapt…
Homework Hints
There is no excuse for students not learning how to be responsible from doing their homework. Use these “Homework Hints” to use homework to teach your child to be responsible.…
Developing Strong Parent/Teacher Partnerships
Many factors can help a child succeed at school. Effective teaching and parent support both aid children in learning. A cooperative alliance between parents and teachers ensures that children receive…
What not to say to your kids — and what you can say that’s better
Our kids know how to push our buttons, even buttons we didn’t know we had. When that happens, it’s easy to express our frustrations. But if we can use some…
Deciding on Extra-curricular Activities
Parents often want their children to take lessons, try new activities, and learn new skills. Sometimes kids are the ones pushing their parents to let them try something that may…
Easing Back-to-School Anxiety: Expert Tips for Parents
Back-to-school season is an exciting time filled with new beginnings—new teachers, new classmates, and reconnecting with friends. However, for some students, this time of year brings anticipation, stress, and worry—feelings…
Changing the Stigma: A Focus on Men’s Mental Health
At The Center for Integrative Counseling and Psychology, it is in our values to honor the role of faith in people’s lives. So, the focus on men’s mental health is not only a psychological matter, but a spiritual matter as well.
Getting the Most out of Family Vacation
As parents approach family vacation, here are a few tips to make sure the entire family gets the most of family vacation by planning ahead, staying flexible, and remaining present.
Navigating Media Influences: Helping Children Choose Positive Role Models
In today’s digital world, children have unprecedented access to various forms of media—from social media apps to news outlets and celebrity influencers. This exposure often introduces mature content at younger…
Should you play with your kids?
Staff therapist Rachel James shares insights from her perspective as a Registered Play Therapist on WFAA Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas. The Importance of Play: How Parents Can Navigate Boundaries…
Healthy Routines for Marriage
couples who reflect on the health of their relationship have a higher likelihood of developing habits that strengthen and enhance their marital connection. Couples counseling is an excellent way of setting aside time to develop healthy routines and detect relational issues that could sabotage oneness.
Overcoming Mom/Dad Guilt
Do you ever feel like you’re not meeting the mark as a parent, or perhaps feel guilty about prioritizing your own needs over those of your children? Staff therapist Jacquilne Welchman shares insights on WFAA Channel 8’s Good Morning Texas.
Achieving Balance in 2024
The start of a New Year brings about new beginnings, resolutions, renewed hope and a clean slate to many. However, to the millions that suffer with mental health struggles, the…
Good Habits for Families
What are some good habits to have as a family to get things done and get along? Dr. Brad Schwall on Channel 8.
Smooth Transitions: Training Kids for Back-to-School Rhythms
I think I had my first flash of real critical thinking right before beginning second grade. Summer vacation, filled with the whimsies of open days and late nights, limped to…
Screen Time Solutions: Navigating Limits for Children and Teens
Eighteen square inches have changed the world as we know it. The average size of a smartphone screen is 3 by 6 inches. These few inches have the ability to…
Miracles Happen: Balancing Time with Your Children
How did we get here? It started with cuddles and sweet baby breath and then we blinked and now we are juggling 3 extra curriculars, and homework. Somewhere along the…
Your Daily Family To-do List: 5 Habits for Good School Days
There are five simple habits families can implement each day to stay connected, organized, and focused on what matters most.Routines help create structure and a sense of security. We repeat…
Navigating Family Dynamics: Cultivating Emotional Health
Time with family over the summer can be great but it can also create challenges, especially with all the extra time spent around each other! Whether it is long lazy…
Psychological Evaluations are Imagination-Expanders
To the kids—and their parents I suppose—summer is for imagination. The days are longer, and the schedule is looser. The mornings and Mondays don’t elbow in with such aggressive oomph.…
Could psychological testing benefit my child?
As parents, we may at times ask if psychological testing would be helpful for our children. It’s a question we hear often at The Center.Parents may be concerned that their…