Blog
Racism as a Mental Health Stressor
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 notes that racism is “a threat to mental health and human well-being.” This aligns with what we observe clinically in trauma-exposed populations across age groups,…
Read MoreTeens: Counseling and Therapy
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. The adolescent years are filled with social, emotional, and physical changes which can be confusing to navigate alone, and uncomfortable to discuss with parents. Teens…
Read MoreTherapy for Teenagers — Empower Growth
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.
Read MoreTherapy for Children — Building for Success
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.
Read MoreRecognizing burnout: moving from burnout to balance
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 assignments, family responsibilities, and on and on. Do you feel like there is no space for you? You are not alone. Does your life feel…
Read MoreHas your child had difficult experiences? Trauma-informed therapy for children, teens, and young adults can help your child thrive
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 trauma early in life – especially repeated exposure – appears during childhood, adolescence, and throughout the adult years. Depression, anxiety, risky behaviors, substance abuse, and…
Read MoreWhat is Somatic Experiencing?
A person very close to me was involved in a head-on collision as a young man. Riding a motorcycle late at night he was struck by a drunk driver who pulled out of his lane to pass a car. It was so sudden; the young man barely had time to react but managed to avoid…
Read More