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Racism as a Mental Health Stressor

By Laura Halford | Feb 6, 2026

The American Psychological Association recently issued a statement on Facebook addressing racism as a mental health issue. You can read the full statement here, APA Facebook. The American Psychological Association…

Teens: Counseling and Therapy

By Laura | Apr 3, 2023

Overview The teenage years can be a rollercoaster of physical, emotional, and social changes. How you handle them determines whether the road ahead will be rocky, tumultuous, or smooth sailing.…

Therapy for Teenagers — Empower Growth

By Laura | Jul 20, 2022

Give your teenagers the support they need—and watch them thrive. Therapy for adolescents is often life-changing. Arrange expert therapy for teenagers at Eastside Center.

Therapy for Children — Building for Success

By Laura | Jul 19, 2022

Give your children the support they need—and watch them flourish. Therapy for children is often life-changing. Expert therapy for children at the Eastside Center for Family.

Recognizing burnout: moving from burnout to balance

By Laura | Aug 16, 2021

Is every day overwhelming? Do you face a constant stream of things to get done and get through? Zoom meetings to attend, kids to get to soccer, household chores, work…

Has your child had difficult experiences? Trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and young adults can help your child thrive

By Laura | Aug 16, 2021

Has your child experienced trauma or adverse events? The effects of trauma on children can be profound. Childhood trauma can impact emotional, intellectual, and even physical development. The consequences of…

Enabling

By Laura | Mar 10, 2021

The role of chief enabler, as defined by Sharon Wegscheider Cruse, is to reduce tension and conflict in the family by smoothing things over. This help gives the family a…

Communication that Cures Problems

By Laura | Oct 23, 2019

Opposites attract and likes repel. When a couple cannot accommodate their “attractive differences” and tries to act as one person, the second half of magnetic law is set into action.…

The Link Between PTSD and Substance Abuse

By Laura | Oct 10, 2019

PTSD and substance use often are closely connected, but many people may not be aware of this. Here is some information from our IOP workbook, inspired by the amazing work…