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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…
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The Friendship Workshop
The Friendship Workshop Led by Holly Gilbert, LPC and Libby Steele, LPC this workshop promotes a culture of inclusiveness, kindness, acceptance and respect. It will be offered in both July and August in partnership with Piccadilly Play Café so your little ones are ready for the playground when school starts. Stay tuned for more information on the Parenting Workshop with Matt Dunatchik,…
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Why am I playing games with your kid? (And why you should too)
Why am I playing games with your kid? (And why you should too) By Child and Family Therapist Libby Steele, LPC If you’ve placed your child in therapy with us, you may have noticed or heard from your child that we “played games.” They may even be more specific, telling you about beating me in…
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Letting Your Teen Struggle
Letting Your Teen Struggle by Matt Dunatchik, LPCC Raising teenagers can be both a spectacular experience and a horrendous experience. Teens are difficult. They can be moody, withdrawn, closed, and defiant. They can also be charming, open, funny, and inspiring. Having the patience to raise a teenager will help them thrive and grow so they…
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All Change is Incremental…
All Change is Incremental… By Matt Dunatchik, MSEd., LPCC …and sometimes change is large, noisy, aggressive, and intense. This is something we have all dealt with lately in our Gestalt community here in Columbus. Losing our leader, mentor, trainer, supervisor, and friend, Norman Shub, left a large gap in our hearts. It also threw us…
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From Band Aids to Foundational Change: The Power of Gestalt Therapy
From Band Aids to Foundational Change: The Power of Gestalt Therapy By Stacy Ingraham, MSEd., LPCC-S I am often asked why I decided to invest in learning and practicing Gestalt therapy, after utilizing other popular counseling techniques for several years as a clinician. My quick answer – I didn’t want to put “band aids” on…
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Caring and Taking Responsibility: How Often Do You Cross the Line?
Caring and Taking Responsibility: How Often Do You Cross the Line? By Stacy Ingraham, MSEd., LPCC-S Do you have an innate desire to help others be happy and fix their pain? Are you a nurturer and enjoy taking care of others? When you see a loved one struggling, do you work harder than they do…
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Are You Sabotaging Your Dating Life?
Imagine if you felt heard, important, and respected during most interactions. We do not often leave conversations feeling this way, because many of us aren’t very good at engaging others. When we engage someone, they feel like they matter, are heard, and appreciated. If you care about the person and especially if you want to…
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5 ways to be more engaging
Imagine if you felt heard, important, and respected during most interactions. We do not often leave conversations feeling this way, because many of us aren’t very good at engaging others. When we engage someone, they feel like they matter, are heard, and appreciated. If you care about the person and especially if you want to…