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Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

With the changes in weather we have been experiencing lately, I thought this would be an opportune time to take a closer look at Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. This disorder is also known by the names of seasonal depression, the winter blues and summer...

Anxious? Suggestions in Reducing Anxiety

by Jennie | Blog

Hi, this is Vanessa, I am the graduate counseling intern at Step by Step Counseling, I am writing today to discuss anxiety management techniques. It is very common to struggle with anxiety. You are not alone if you worry a lot, get nervous easily or suffer from...

Managing Emotions and Behaviors During the Holidays

by Jennie | Blog

This past week, I presented on Special Challenges that Foster Kids and Foster Families Have During the Holidays. As I was preparing the presentation, it dawned on me that 75% of the information not only relates to foster kids and foster families – but to all...

Helping Children Cope With Recent Storms

by Jennie | Blog

I am making a special post, in response to the influx of phone calls over the past few days. For those of you affected by the storms, how do you respond to the natural disaster, how do you help your children cope with recent events? Natural disasters such as...