CBT For Kids & All Ages
February 15, 2024
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a form of talk therapy that focuses on the interconnectedness of thoughts, feelings and behaviors.
The mental load refers to the invisible, non-tangible tasks that are part of running a household. Jenna Garcia, MA, LMFT, ATR, walks Curtis Smith through what mental load is and gives some tips on how to manage your mental load and how to work with your partner on your mental load.
The stories we tell ourselves shape how we experience the world. They contain our feelings, hopes, dreams, desires, fears, worries, and much more. Michael Megonnell, MA, LMHC, talks with Curtis Smith about how stories are a way to share who you are.
As the days grow shorter in autumn and winter, some people may start feeling sad and tired but then bounce back in the spring when daylight hours increase. Those who experience this might have seasonal depression, also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Brendon Lengacher, MA, LMHCA, and Curtis Smith dive into how seasonal depression can be triggered by the change of seasons and some tips to cope with seasonal depression.
Are you getting ready for the holiday season and feeling overwhelmed already? You’re definitely not alone. Everyone experiences some level of stress during this time of year. Phil Erichsen, MA, LMHC, talks to Curtis Smith on ways to help cope with the holiday stress so you and your family can find more happiness and peace during the holiday season.
Gratefulness can positively impact your mental health, relationships, and emotional well-being. Tina Grzesiek, MEd, LMHC, dives into gratefulness with Curtis Smith and how practicing gratitude can improve your overall mental health.
Has trauma left you with some pretty negative core beliefs about yourself and the world? Mindy Tiburcio, MA, LMHC, CSAYC, talks with Curtis Smith about Adaptive Information Processing (AIP) theory.
Connecting with and supporting others is essential in one’s life. That’s why identifying with other people’s struggles and supporting them is so important. Clinical Supervisor Jenna Garcia, MA, LMFT, ATR, talks with Curtis Smith about how we can build empathy for others, understand them more, and connect with them.
Mediation has a single goal, to help bring a couple or a family together and come to a decision. Lora Friedrich, MSW, PhD, LCSW, walks Curtis Smith through how this mutual understanding leads to mutual decisions about the next step – be that the future of a relationship or the outcome of some other problem.
School counselor, Karen Albrecht, M.Ed., discusses how to have a positive back-to-school transition for both parents and children.
Mental Health Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) offer support to employees struggling with personal and work-related problems. Shawn Shepherd, MSM, Crosswinds Counseling’s Business Developer, talks to Curtis Smith about Crosswinds’ Mental Health EAP and how it can help both employees and employers.
Do your mornings consist of arguments between you and your anxious child about going to school? Do you feel like you are stuck in a cycle that involves both you and your child frustrated in the mornings? If you answered yes to these questions, please know you are not alone. As a therapist at Crosswinds Counseling, I work with many children who struggle with anxiety and have a hard time getting to school in the morning. I would like to provide you with three helpful tips to help your mornings run smoother and give you some peace of mind.