When a family is going through a difficult season, the home can start to feel overwhelming. Stress builds, emotions run high, and conflict becomes part of everyday life. Family-Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS) provide support right where families need it most: inside the home. This program helps children and caregivers strengthen relationships, reduce crisis moments, and rebuild a sense of safety and connection. FBMHS is the highest level of in-home mental health care av

Phelan McDermid Syndrome, often called PMS, is a rare neurodevelopmental condition that impacts children in many different ways. Because the symptoms often resemble other conditions, families may spend years searching for answers before receiving an accurate diagnosis. For one Laurel Life family, this journey was filled with questions, evaluations, and uncertainty. Today, their daughter Tara is making meaningful progress with the support of Applied Behavior Analysis, or ABA t

Reaching out for support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure what type of help you or your child might need. Many people think counseling is only for moments of crisis, but outpatient therapy is actually designed for everyday struggles that build up over time. It offers a safe, steady space to talk through challenges, learn new tools, and feel more grounded. If you’re wondering whether outpatient counseling might be the right choice, this guide can help you

Empowering School Leaders Through Trauma-Informed Practices The 2025 Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA) School Leadership Conference  brought together hundreds of education leaders from across the state at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Pocono Mountains . Each year, the PSBA Conference is one of Pennsylvania’s most anticipated gatherings for school administrators, board members, and educational professionals. It’s a time to connect, share ideas, and learn ho

Sprouts classrooms combine play, structure, and positive reinforcement to help preschoolers build confidence and kindergarten readiness. For many young children, the journey to kindergarten begins long before the first day of school. Laurel Life’s Sprouts program is a unique therapeutic treatment group that helps children build the emotional, social, and behavioral skills they need to thrive in the kindergarten classroom and beyond. Sprouts is designed for preschool-aged chi

by Holly Koons, Behavior Coach As the psychologist Noam Shpancer said, "Mental health is not a destination, but a process." A pivotal...

by Hope Fleece, M. Ed. Special Education October 2023 is ADHD Awareness month. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is...

by Holly Koons, Social Worker Anticipating a class presentation, experiencing domestic violence in the home, or being exposed to bullying...

by Sean Szeles, LPC “Conflict” is a loaded word. As a therapist, I’ve noticed that it sends some clients running for the door. While it’s...

by Taylor Smith, LCSW, Team Leader/Therapist Since I was child, I always knew that I wanted to help people. As a young adult, I had the...

by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Mind-body techniques can be highly beneficial for teenagers struggling with anxiety. They are...

by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Self-care is important for parents to be aware of and encourage in their children and themselves....

by Christa Rogers, Team Leader “Deep human connection is…the purpose and the result of a meaningful life – and it will inspire the most...

by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Culture permeates everything. It shapes who we are and to what we identify, even if we are unaware of...

by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Sometimes, activities that create friction can lead to cohesion if the appropriate support, direction,...

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...

by Alicia Carson, M.Ed. Grief and loss are very complicated topics that often bring up uncomfortable feelings. This discomfort often...

by Christa Rogers, Team Leader I recently was given the opportunity to attend an interactive virtual webinar titled Managing the Madness:...

by Bethany Gayman, RBT Self-injurious behaviors are explained as maladaptive behaviors to which the individuals physically harm...

by Bethany Gayman, RBT Children begin to learn taking turns through simple tasks in their everyday lives at school and at home. In...