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…
The Psychological Lives of Clergy and Their Congregations
Back in 2007, the University of Chicago put out a study examining job satisfaction among American professionals. As the results came in, trends became clear. “The most satisfying jobs are…
Of Integration and Bicycles
A previous supervisor of mine, beloved and idolized in my training years, recently passed away. An affecting memorial gathering reunited me with some old peers, and we once again marveled…
Good Mourning.
Mourning is a rather inefficient human process. It is notoriously subjective. It shows little uniformity in severity or duration across populations, and so it regularly defies real scientific standardization. It is no…
Therapy Should Not Be an Echo Chamber
Chatbot therapists are actually nothing new. In the 1960s, Joseph Weizenbaum at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Lab created Eliza. It was an early computational model designed to emulate human interaction, in the…
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…
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 way,…
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.
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.
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?
How to know when 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…