Creative Counseling

Both nervous systems are playing a part in these hard moments, especially since kids look to us grown-ups to borrow our calm when things feel way too big for their bodies. Co-regulation is when one nervous system helps another nervous system find some steadiness through connection, rather than fixing it. The learning can come later if necessary.

With that being said, grown ups, your own nervous system and humanness deserves intentional care too because you’re not just guiding in these moments, but just as much inside them as well!

It is so easy to feel overwhelmed by the news and everything happening around us and fall into catastrophic thinking. That’s why the idea of glimmers and finding them in our day-to-day is so important. Coined by LCSW Deb Dana, glimmers are a way to check in with ourselves and reset our minds and bodies. They help us stay grounded and find our way back to our window of calm, counteracting our brain’s natural tendency to focus purely on the negative. By embracing these micro-moments, we can co-exist with the joy and the challenges.

World Teen Mental Wellness Day was created to bring awareness to mental health that affects teens. Here at CC4K&T, we believe every teen deserves understanding, support, and tools to navigate the big changes life throws at them during this exciting, yet complex transition of life.

We’re excited to share a recent article with featuring our owner, Yvette, and the heart behind Creative Counseling 4 Kids + Teens! Although our practice name was misspelled throughout the article, the message still reflects what this space stands for and the journey it took to get here.

As Yvette says:
“Creative Counseling 4 Kids & Teens is known for thinking outside the box, advocating for children, and creating a space where kids feel understood, empowered, and celebrated for who they are.”

Yvette’s passion and knowledge for this work radiates every day, and we’re honored to have CC4K+T’s mission highlighted for St. Louis families.

Read the full article here: https://voyagestl.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-yvette-pelikan-of-creative-counseling-4-kids-teens/