Counseling the RGV

This is an essential part of my practice as a therapist. When we think of self-care, what first comes to mind? As adults and parents, it can be difficult managing the varying roles we have. I love this self care wheel because it shows the various aspects of self care. One specific intervention I always point out is “self-forgiveness.” What does this look like? Definitely something we could all work on to improve. This is what therapy does to help individuals. Therapy and counseling are about more than just needing help with depression, anxiety, or grief.

This book is good!!!! Highly recommended for clinicians and parents. I have recently been assisting families with children diagnosed with ADHD who struggle with low self-esteem and indecisiveness. Highly recommended.

⚠️‼️ Attention ⚠️‼️
Teachers, counselors, and parents!
I encourage everyone to read through this workbook. Great for integrating into mini lessons during homeroom, good talking points for parents, and valuable resource to provide as a mental health professional/advocate.

Scripted role playing in some instances, worksheets to use w classes or patients, easy to read and understand.

May is mental health awareness month and there is much work to be done. There are plenty of services available to the community that will help based on needs.

The Survival Guide for Kids with ASD by Verdick and Reeve is amazing.

Many of the problems we face as parents and clinicians are reactive. This book helps parents be preventative by practicing social skills with their children. This book allows clinicians to work through quick focused interventions during sessions to help our clients. Highly recommend reading this book.