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New Opportunities for School & Community Engagement
New Opportunities for School & Community Engagement At Gestalt Columbus, we are grateful to be connected to the greater Columbus area through our school, community center and corporate partnerships. We believe that supporting children, their families and school districts is an important part of a healthy society and we are passionate about this work. Through…
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Parenting During COVID 19
Parenting During COVID 19 Helpful tips for parenting during a pandemic and taking care of yourself! Routines and Small Changes Consistency and Talking with Small Children Managing Stress and Relaxing the Reigns Perspective Some Hope! Photo by August de Richelieu on Pexels.com
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Navigating Transitions with Small Children
Navigating Transitions with Small Children Albert Einstein once said that, “Play is the highest form of research.” I couldn’t agree more. When we allow little minds and little hands to create, magic happens! Children expertly use play to communicate and process many of life’s hardships, but the real key is- Are we listening? “[For children],…
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Navigating Sibling Relationships, and some tips for surviving while they sort it out…
Navigating Sibling Relationships, and some tips for surviving while they sort it out… By Libby Steele, LPCC As the world continues to navigate a “for now” normal, there have been many adjustments to be made in the family dynamic. The schedule is off, or constantly evolving. Any alone time is long gone and the adults…
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Fall Sports, Parenting and No Verb Coaching…oh my!
Fall Sports, Parenting and No Verb Coaching… oh my! As fall sports roll out in varying degrees, many of us parent’s are back on the sidelines cheering for our little superstars. In our community parenting programs, we often talk about the importance of the parent child connection, but did you know the way you “cheer”…
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Resources
Resources The following resources are just a few that we hope you will find helpful. We will continue to add to this list and encourage you to contact us if you are looking for a specific recommendation. Happy reading, listening, and watching! Apps for Mindfulness & MeditationCalmHeadspaceStop, Breathe, ThinkInsight Timer Love & RelationshipsLoving Bravely by Alexandra H. Solomon,…
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Authentic Dating: 5 Ways to Build Trust
Authentic Dating: 5 Ways to Build Trust By Stacy Ingraham, MSEd., LPCC-SIndividual & Couples Gestalt Therapist When most people create a list of “must haves” in a relationship partner, “trustworthy” is typically at the top. Important to note is that earning trust and trusting someone takes time. Here are a few ways trust is built…
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The Family Container
The Family Container So often we issue a series of rules and regulations to even our very young children. “Don’t jump on the couch.” “We don’t hit.” “Listen the first time.” “Stay in your seat while eating dinner.” “Don’t tease!” Children need to understand the boundaries of the home to successfully operate within the rules.…
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A Deeper Kind of Healing: How Getting Under the Surface Helps us Break Down our Walls
A Deeper Kind of Healing: How Getting Under the Surface Helps us Break Down our Walls By Child & Family Therapist Holly Gilbert, MA, LPC This Spring, I performed the dreaded task of weeding my garden. With my gloves on, I dug into the dirt, determined to pull the entire root up from the ground.…
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Are you already counting down the days until school is back in session?
Are you already counting down the days until school is back in session? In a recent NPR profile, author Katherine Reynolds Lewis discusses what she calls a “crisis of self-regulation,” in her new parenting book, The Good News About Bad Behavior. Click through to read Ms. Reynolds compelling case for chores, unstructured play, the importance of risks…