Growth Works

Check out Dr. Cait - double trouble - video-teaching kids/teens about care for horses (and others), while modeling self-care at the same time. Love it!

When we can't travel to see family and friends this holiday season - we can meet via zoom/videochat. Not quite the same, I know. But fun and easy. Grateful for the technology that allows us to get visuals. Check out Dr. G's weekly challenges for you and your kids/teens. Lots of great resources complied for you. https://sites.google.com/view/growthworkscenter/home

Dr. G is posting weekly challenges for kids/teens! Check it out. Be well, be safe. https://sites.google.com/view/growthworkscenter/home

We hope you are staying safe and well. We are here to support anyone who needs it through our teletherapy services. Thanks to Dr. G for creating an online resource page for kids, teens and parents. We hope this is helpful as we navigate this uncertainty together. Here is the link: https://sites.google.com/view/growthworkscenter/home

It is that time of the year when your kids and teens are feeling the stress of school and can't wait for winter break to come. Grades are dropping, they are irritable, not getting enough sleep, friend drama seems insurmountable, teachers are contacting you, and you start feeling like you are failing as a parent. You are not alone! Stay tuned for strategies to help survive the winter school blahs (other than hoping for a snow day!).

When we think about ways of coping with anxiety/depression, one thing you can do is to reach out and help others! The psychological benefits of helping others is tremendous. Did you know that volunteering actually increases self-reported happiness, well-being, and health? The specific brain activity associated with helping actually makes you feel good!! Take a look around you, in your community and your country. There is something you can do to make a difference.

So, Labor Day is here, school has started or will start next week! Wanted to share this link discussing the phenomenon that many ADHD kids/teens suffer from - sensitivity to rejection, which triggers plummeting self-esteem and mood because of anticipated rejection. Really helpful for understanding our ADHD kids. www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-how-to-t/

Father's Day is here! We would like to appreciate our actively engaged wonderful dads.You are making a difference in your child's life! Found a good link with great info about the benefits of engaged fathers. Enjoy! http://www.thefatherhoodproject.org/10-facts-about-father-/

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