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The Power in Being Mindful of Expectations

“Why does my child act out at home and not other places?” Since you and your home are likely your child’s safe space, it is not uncommon for behaviors and emotional dysregulation to arise that are not displayed in other settings. This…

How Do We Help Those Who Serve?

I have a vivid memory as a kid sitting in my dining room and watching my father and brother rush out of the house after their pagers went off for a fire call. I also remember my father taking me up to the fire house as a kid to explore the monstrous…

Parenting Toolbox: Grandma’s Rule

Experts, parents, and bystanders all agree that parenting is tough. Having been in the counseling and parenting field for the last 18 years, I can acknowledge how tough parenting can be. Parents are trying to love, nurture and keep their child(ren)…

Child Directive Play: It’s Not About You

Educators, childcare workers, and counselors all understand the importance of child-directed play. As a counselor in the child-welfare field for almost 20 years, I am here to educate you as a parent on the necessity of fostering creativity and…

Parenting Techniques: Limited Choices

By Jennifer “Jen” Drager, LPC Click here to request an appointment   As a professional in the world of family counseling and parenting, I am often asked what my go-to parenting strategies are. My favorite and most suggested…

Impact of Social Media on Mental Health

In today's digital era, social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, shaping how we connect to and interact with others. While these platforms offer various benefits, such as the ability to remain connected with friends and family…

The 3 C’s of Parenting: Clear, Concise, and Consistent

My philosophy with parenting has always been the three C’s: Clear, Concise, and Consistent. This is a set of complementary communication strategies that can improve your relationship with your children, reduce the frustration you may experience, and lead to more effective parenting.

Forgiveness as a Coping Skill 

It can be challenging to focus on the reasons to be grateful and to actually practice forgiveness. The losses we have experienced, the pain, the sadness, the disappointment, the jealousy, and any other feeling you are having that can keep you in a place of feeling stuck and ungrateful can be overwhelming. 

The Mind Grind Podcast

Two therapists share their insights of life from personal experiences and extensive work with co-occurring populations. From themes currently showing up in Mental Health, how they work through these, to their take on hard conversation topics, Dana and Beth will let you into their world. Both have backgrounds as Social Workers, Yoga Instructors, Mindfulness Facilitators, Supervisors and Clinical Directors.

Video Gallery

Faith D. Gordon – LPC
Philadelphia – Equilibria PCS

Katherine Michos – Psychologist
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Dr. Erica Burgoon – Psychologist
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Michael Shelton – LPC
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Dr. Alexandra Charchut PSY.D – Psychologist
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Dr. Benjamin Daniels Psy.D – Psychologist
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Dr. Kristy A. Brumfield – Psychologist 
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Seeking Therapy for your Child Blog
Karen Taratuski, Psy.D.

Children and Anxiety
Kelly Siegel McGinnis, MSW, LCSW

Intro Video
David Bromberg, Psy.D.

Surviving Trauma
Annie Lam, PhD

Equilibria Kids – Social Skills
Melissa Brand, Psy.D.