by Teri Karjala | Nov 27, 2020 | Adult Therapy, Child Counseling, Uncategorized
American’s are notoriously sleep deprived which causes many short-term effects. Sleep deprivation undermines concentration and reaction time and often makes us irritable and less productive. When sleep issues become chronic, there can be significant long-term effects....
by Teri Karjala | Nov 17, 2020 | Adult Therapy, Child Counseling, Uncategorized
Do you have an inner dialogue? What relationship do you have with your thoughts? Your thoughts can lead you down a rabbit hole in the blink of an eye. You know that familiar persistent inner voice of doubt, insecurity, stress, or the negative thought patterns that can...
by Teri Karjala | Oct 15, 2020 | Child Counseling, Uncategorized
One of the most important things we can teach our children is that they are in charge of their own bodies. Children need to learn early on about healthy boundaries. This may seem like a simple concept, but many parents shy away from these conversations. For some...
by Teri Karjala | Jul 22, 2020 | Child Counseling, Uncategorized
Children are getting a front-row seat to the stress that adults are feeling at this time. As a result, many are experiencing a trickle-down effect of that stress, as well as dealing with major life disruptions. All of a sudden there is a lack of structure due to...
by Teri Karjala | Jul 22, 2020 | Child Counseling, Uncategorized
Child abuse is any intentional harm or mistreatment to a child under the age of 18. There are many types of child abuse—physical, sexual and emotional. Every year, the U.S. reports more than 3 million cases of child abuse. Abused children ultimately end up feeling...
