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Infographic tips on dealing with a bad day.

What is it? Who is it for? How does it work? Learn about our approach to this exciting new treatment.

Though to some the holiday season means twinkly lights, feasts, football, presents and more, to others this brings on feelings of dread as a series of family functions draws near. Let’s begin by remembering that the holidays can be tough for many people for many...

High school can be a whirlwind where new friends, teachers, and expectations often collide. Throughout the journey it is important to maintain a tangible routine to practice self-care, taking care of your mind and body along the way.

Tips for you to take charge of your health and embrace mental wellness on your own terms. Content Warning: Emetophobia

Clients often report after a few EMDR sessions that they no longer experience physical sensations or heightened emotions when triggered or remembering the traumatic event, making them able to freely live their lives unaffected by the past.

Be able to recognize behavior signs of fear and stress depending on your child’s age group.Significant changes in your child’s behavior (compared to pre-pandemic behavior) mayindicate your child needs professional help to cope with their distress.

As students prepare for this upcoming school year, they will be faced with the extra demand of readjusting to in-person learning while still contending coronavirus pandemic restrictions. So, what guidance can we offer our children to manage their stress during the school year? 

Did you know that not all trauma is the same? Trauma takes on various (sometimes unexpected) forms and impacts children and adults alike. Considered an emotional response to a terrible event, trauma infringes upon an individual’s sense of control and can alter their sense of reality.

What felt like overnight, COVID-19 created an abrupt shift in the way we communicated- not just socially, but in the way we sought groceries, the way we attended school, and above all, the way we offered mental health care. As social distancing mandates made it...

As you may have heard, last month was Autism Acceptance Month. While we think it’s great to designate part of the year to show our support, awareness, and acceptance of our autistic community, we would also like to emphasize the importance of autism advocacy year-round. Through our advocacy, we seek to reach beyond just those diagnosed with autism, and to shed a special light on the siblings of autistic individuals – their experiences, their needs, and just how strong of an impact autism has on their lives.

Lighthouse of Pontiac is our March charity. We will be collecting diapers, pull-ups and feminine products in our office waiting room, and we will be dropping everything off at the end of the month.

Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy where the creative process is used to help you express and understand how you think, feel, and act on a deeper level.

With the winter solstice approaching on December 21st, it seems we as a society are grappling with the possibility of change when it comes to our traditional celebrations of light and warmth around this time of year. It is fascinating in that the welcoming of the...

SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, affects an estimated 10 million Americans each year. Females are about four times more likely than males to develop SAD and, although it is more common in adults, it can also affect children and young teens.