Whether you are living with chronic pain or supporting someone who is, remember that the holidays don’t have to be about perfection.

Are the stresses of the upcoming school year and getting back to a routine getting to you and your child?

Checkout these tips for curbing the back - to - school anxiety.

“You can also ask your counselor or therapist questions while building rapport. Your counselor’s priority should be to make sure you as the client feels comfortable, welcome and validated.”

When it comes to taking care of your mental health, there should be no price limitations. Prioritizing your mental health is important whether it is covered by insurance or you are paying out of pocket.

If and when the topic of weight, physical wellness and appearance come up, feel confident about setting a hard and firm boundary that discussing weight, diet and physical appearances is not an option.

A quote I once saw summarized it wonderfully, “An escalated parent cannot de-escalate an escalated child.”

It is okay to say “No”. It can be an uncomfortable word but one that everyone needs to have in their vocabulary

Many mental health challenges including depression and anxiety symptoms can be related to the experiences of bullying or shaming by providers, family members, and friends as well as our society at large.

Whether you are a counselor, social worker, doctor, friend, or parent there are many ways you can support an individual within the ASD community.