We've all experienced it…the high-pitched screaming…growing louder with every passing moment…the flailing of arms and legs…and the various faces on those involved—shock, embarrassment, frustration, apathy, or outright anger. Yes, I'm describing a childish fit. Many of us have witnessed one in a ...
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by intense emotions, struggled with difficult relationships, or found yourself repeating unhealthy patterns despite your best efforts, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) may be able to help. Originally developed by psychologist Dr. Marsha Linehan, DBT was created ...
Why Self-Discovery Is More About Uncovering Than Finding “In all of creation, identity is a challenge only for humans…”— David Benner, The Gift of Being Yourself When people think about therapy, they often imagine “finding themselves”, as if their identity is lost somewhere, ...
(Disclosure: this blog discusses personal loss. Please be advised.) Pain sucks. Pain is hard. Pain isn’t fun and it’s uncomfortable at best; and it’s excruciating and debilitating at worst. Especially emotional or relational pain / grief. It often slaps us in ...
“I’m bored.” For many parents, those two words can feel like a call to action. We rush to offer ideas, suggest activities, or solve the problem as quickly as possible. After all, we want our children to feel engaged, happy, and ...
How Play Therapy Helps Children Navigate Emotions and Life ChallengesUpdated January 2026 Play is a child’s natural language. Long before kids have the words to explain what they’re feeling, they use play to express emotions, process experiences, and make sense of ...
By Jason Lowe, LPC The holiday season is officially in full swing. For many of us, Thanksgiving has just wrapped up — and with it often come complex emotions. Maybe the holiday was meaningful and grounding. Maybe it was stressful, confusing, ...
When the Light Changes: Navigating Emotions and Mental Health as the Days Grow Shorter As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many people find that their emotions shift right along with the season. The time change, darker evenings, ...
Blog by Jason Lowe, LCPC, Wellspring Center for Counseling I love sports. Not all sports. Some sports. I love playing and watching sports. Again, not all sports, but some sports. As I get older, I do a lot more watching than ...
Summer is often seen as a time of rest — school is out, vacations are in full swing, and long days offer space for fun and freedom. But for many, summer can also bring unexpected stress: disrupted routines, increased family ...
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