Sometimes We Need to Slow Down In our busy, always-connected world, it can be so easy to move through the day without really being present for it. We go from one thing [...]

By: Tara Brock, LPC and Mom As a therapist and a mom, I’ve noticed that the end of summer can bring up much more emotion than many families expect. We often think [...]

By: Tara Brock, LPC and Mom As a therapist and a mom, I know that transitions can be difficult, even when they are transitions, we have been preparing for. The start of [...]

By: Tara Brock, MA, LPC ​Talking to your children about mental health is a powerful way to foster resilience, empathy, and emotional well-being. By normalizing these conversations, you help dismantle stigma and create [...]

By Tara Brock, MA, LPC   National Stress Awareness Month is the perfect time to focus on the impact stress has on our mental and physical health – and this is especially for [...]

By: Tara Brock, MA, LPC Sometimes, life can feel overwhelming, causing intense emotions that might feel like an uncontrollable roar, similar to the metaphor of marching in like a lion. The goal, however, [...]

While Valentine's Day is often centered on romantic love, it provides an opportunity to reflect on the broader spectrum of love that shapes our lives. Recognizing and nurturing the different forms of love [...]

By Tara Brock As the new year begins, many of us have the urge to make resolutions, promises to ourselves about things we want to change or achieve. Unfortunately, resolutions often fall flat [...]

The holiday season can often bring an overwhelming mix of expectations: gift-giving, financial pressures, busy schedules, family gatherings, and the desire to uphold traditions. These demands can all contribute to increased stress and [...]

 By Tara Brock, MA in Psychology and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor).   The transition from carefree summer days to the structure of the school year can often trigger anxiety in families and children. [...]