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Dec
18
Mindful Motherhood: Prioritizing Mental Health for Stay-at-Home Moms


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What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present in the moment without judgment, a valauble tool for stay-at-home moms facing the challenges of motherhood.



Understanding Mindfulness in Motherhood


Mindfulness helps mothers navigate day-to-day chaos with calmness. It fosters a meaningful connections with their children. By being present in the moment, you're able to build memories, but also reduce overwhelming yourself by allowing yourself as mom to focus on one task at a time. Overall, mindfulness helps relieve stress, provide mental clarity, and promote self-compassion, all contributing to the wellbeing of stay-at-home moms in their fulfilling journey of raising ther...


Aug
23
Guided Imagery To Decrease School Anxiety | Counselor Led Anxiety Reduction Tool



Guided Imagery To Decrease School Anxiety | Counselor Led Anxiety Reduction Tool






JCAC Counselor, Erica Gregory, guides you through a guided imagery to help you calm anxiety around school. Whether it's about going back to school, facing a hard test, or anything you may be dreading, this video can help you take back control of your thoughts and emotions, allowing you to feel more empowered and confident as you face something hard.



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Jun
29
What Is Parent Coaching? FAQs Answered by a JCAC Counselor

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What are parent coaching sessions?


Parent coaching sessions are focused on learning better ways to help your child manage their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, but they also help parents better communicate with their child. Parent coaching sessions typically consist of 4 parts: 1) Considering and adjusting your current perspective, 2) Reconnecting with your child, 3) Learning new parenting strategies and techniques to try, and 4) Practicing and continuing those new strategies in daily life.



What are some things that I will learn in a parent coaching session?


During a parent coaching session, we go over: using proactive and preventative techniques; seeing what life is like through the eyes...

Nov
19
DEPRESSION: How to Support Your Teen or Child







In this video, Erica gives tips on how you can support your child or teen at home. She explains how younger children process their emotions differently, and also provides guidance on how to talk to your teen, and how to be present with them in their darkest moments.


Check out our video, “Why Do People Think About Suicide? & How To Have The Conversation” https://youtu.be/wuSmq3ISR18



Below are more resources to get the support you need to help your child.


Depression Resources: www.NAMI.Org (Mental Health Support and Advocacy)


https://afsp.org (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)


Free E-Book: Finding Calm in the Storm: https://mailchi.mp/e1342c3b9b3f/jcacbook


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Nov
12
Tips To Help Your Child With FRIENDS: Improving Social Skills







Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, familHave you ever heard your child say things like, “I don’t know how to make friends” or “I’m too awkward for this”? These could be signs that their social skills may have been significantly impacted by the circumstances of the last 2 years. In this video, JCAC Counselors Erika LaCaruba and Lillie Bamberg, talk about why it has been so hard for your child to make friends, how to help your child further develop social skills, and when it may be time to see a professional.




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Apr
09
How Depression In Children Looks Different Than Adults









In this video, Erica explains what depression looks like in children. Depression in children looks different than depression in adults. Erica describes what that looks like, provides warning signs for parents to look out for, and gives tips on how you can support your child or teen at home. In this video, Erica also discusses how depression affects school and what medical depression vs. situational depression looks like in children.


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Jan
08
Family Check-in





Family Check-Ins



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Family Check-ins should not be hard! Check-ins are great tools to use when you have kids that are old enough to express how they are feeling. Check-ins also allow parents to continue fostering bonds with their children.


Try out some of these techniques to check in with your family on a Friday!



1) family group chat


2) family game night


3) family pizza night


4) family craft night


5) our moment's card game




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Jan
04
The Good In This Year

The Good In This Year


By: Ginny Vose, Therapist at JCAC


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I want to end the year with gratitude. We all know that many horrible things have happened this year. However, some good things have happened in 2020> I graduated with a 2nd Masters Degree, I am loving being a Professional Counselor, and I have a new foster puppy.


Taking all of these things that have happened what are some things that you are grateful for?

Take the time to go over those things in your head, or write them down.


- Happy Monday


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Jan
01
New Years Resolution

New Years Resolution



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1. What would I like to do differently this year?


2. What have I accomplished and what do I need to get accomplished?


3. What are some things that I have put on hold?


4. What are some things I like a little less about myself that I would like to change?


5. What are some diet plans I would like to make better?


6. What are some habits I should add to my life?


7. What are some helpful moments I could implement for my relationship?



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Dec
28