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What's New in Behavioral and Education Services


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...
Nov 11, 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 27, 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 21, 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...
Oct 7, 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 26, 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 23, 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 21, 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 15, 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....
Sep 2, 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 30, 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 20, 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...
Aug 17, 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,...
Jul 13, 2022


Professional Development and Collaboration
by Josh Ramirez, LPC It takes a village to raise a child – words of wisdom that, while being of unknown origin (although likely deriving...
Jun 29, 2022


Four Steps to Emotional Wellness
by Christine Peace, Behavior Coach Consider this: a high school student slams their book down and storms out of the classroom. Just...
Jun 29, 2022


Staying on Track During Summer Break
For most kids, school is out, and they are looking forward to summer vacation. Many parents, however, dread the extended time away from...
Jun 27, 2022


Traumatized Kids, Frustrated Teachers
The past few years have been hard on kids, parents, and caregivers. The trauma experienced by children has, in many cases, translated...
Jun 23, 2022


Three Steps for Responding Mindfully to Difficult Situations
by Sean Szeles, LPC When confronted with perceived threats, our bodies are wired to go into fight, flight, or freeze mode. Grounded in...
Jun 20, 2022


Escape Room Experience
by Josh Ramirez, LPC Working in a school is a challenging experience. Almost daily, staff are faced with juggling a gamut of tasks. These...
Jun 16, 2022
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