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By Lynette Dixon, PhD, LPC, NCC, CRAADC Summer is a time of year that students have looked forward to for as long as school attendance has been the norm in the United States. Songs such as [...]

The loss of a loved one is one of the most challenging life events to process, especially for children. Facing anniversary dates of the death of a loved one can cause complex emotions to [...]

Over the years, I have worked with hundreds of children. As a teacher and then a high school counselor, my expectation was that all children under my watch would do well. This began a life-long [...]

Discovering your child or student has been cutting or engaging in any kind of self-injurious behavior can be both baffling and disturbing. While this behavior has been glorified by many [...]

Marijuana is the most common illicit drug used in the United States, and it is the most frequently identified drug seized in the St. Louis Metro area. The growing belief that marijuana is a safe [...]

Today’s young athletes, particularly those of high school age, are unlike the competitors of younger generations. These millennials have been raised in competitive sports environments (many [...]

A Parent’s Call to Action: 10 Reasons Not to Avoid Evaluation and Treatment For Your Child’s Academic, Behavioral or Emotional Problem Amy V. Maus, MSW, LCSW Evaluation might show [...]

Navigating New Year’s Resolutions & Eating Disorder Recovery Becky Pike, MSW, LCSW For many, the new year represents a chance to start anew, to leave behind unwanted memories and trials [...]

Amy Neu, MSW, LCSW When many of us picture someone with Alzheimer’s disease, we envision an elderly person who had the chance to raise a family, fulfill a career, and have some time to [...]

By Lynette Dixon, PhD, LPC, NCC Holidays can be a magical time when the world seems brighter and people are a little kinder and more charitable. However, the holidays can also be an extremely [...]