Zoom Activity
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Sometimes, activities that create friction can lead to cohesion if the appropriate support, direction,...
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What's New in Behavioral and Education Services
- Jan 9
End of the Holiday Season
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach The holiday season has drawn to a close and, yet, this time of year brings a wide range of experiences...
- Jan 4
Grief and Loss: The Elephant in the Room
by Alicia Carson, M.Ed. Grief and loss are very complicated topics that often bring up uncomfortable feelings. This discomfort often...
- Dec 12, 2022
Professional Burnout: Three 'R' Approach
by Christa Rogers, Team Leader I recently was given the opportunity to attend an interactive virtual webinar titled Managing the Madness:...
- Dec 6, 2022
Reducing Self-Injurious Behaviors in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder
by Bethany Gayman, RBT Self-injurious behaviors are explained as maladaptive behaviors to which the individuals physically harm...
- Nov 18, 2022
Benefits of Board Games
by Bethany Gayman, RBT Children begin to learn taking turns through simple tasks in their everyday lives at school and at home. In...
- Nov 11, 2022
Importance of Routines for Kids with Autism
by Bethany Gayman, RBT Imagine driving down a road and having no clue where you’re supposed to turn. As you continue driving, the town...
- Oct 27, 2022
Mindfulness & Meditation: They’re basically the same
by Alicia Carson, M.Ed. Meditation and mindfulness can seem intimidating to someone without prior experience. When approaching...
- Oct 21, 2022
My EMDR Training Experience
by Lindsay Snoke, LSW At the beginning of the month, I had an opportunity of a lifetime. I was sent to Charleston, South Carolina to...
- Oct 7, 2022
The Power of Modeling Behaviors: Mindfulness
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach While I was teaching a kids' yoga class the other day, I was awestruck when, without me specifically...
- Sep 26, 2022
The Effect of Learned Helplessness on Student Success
by Hope Fleece, Teacher There is a perception that today’s students show a general lack of respect for the rules and expectations of...
- Sep 23, 2022
How Your “Hive” Impacts Your Mental Health
by Sean Szeles, LPC When someone starts therapy, my initial question is often, “who do you turn to for support?” There’s a reason social...
- Sep 21, 2022
“I breathe every day!”
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Mindful Breathing Earlier this week, I was teaching a yoga class for kids. As the class started and I...
- Sep 15, 2022
Feeling out of your mind? Come to your Senses!
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach We have previously discussed how to introduce mindfulness to kids and teens. In this article, we are...
- Sep 2, 2022
Confronting Self-Doubt as a Therapist
by Josh Ramirez, LPC “I don’t know how I’m going to get through this!” “What was I thinking?” “I’m just not good enough…” Sound familiar?...
- Sep 2, 2022
Returning to “Normal” in Our Classrooms
by Christa Rogers, Team Leader and Hope Fleece, Teacher In 2020, the Covid-19 pandemic interrupted the daily lives of people globally....
- Aug 30, 2022
Grief Awareness: Processing the Loss of a Parent
by Christa Rogers, Team Leader As a young, 7-year-old child, I learned the hard truths of the cycle of life and death. At this age, I had...
- Aug 20, 2022
Intro to Mindfulness for Kids & Teens
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach The new school year often presents new ways to help our students grow. In particular, one concept...
- Aug 17, 2022
SOS: A New Twist on Human Needs Theory
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Close your eyes for a moment and imagine a sailboat in the ocean. The water is calm and the wind...
- Jul 13, 2022
My Favorite “Therapist Metaphors”
by Sean Szeles, LPC As a therapist, I spend a lot of time talking about inner life. This means discussing concepts such as balance,...
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