by Thrive Training and Consulting | Aug 11, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Therapy
Attachment is having an emotional bond with another person. The central theme of attachment theory, which was developed by British psychologist John Bowlby in the 1930s, is that during the first years of life, children need a loving and nurturing relationship with a...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jul 27, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Teen
With the summer slipping by, are you scrambling to teach your college-bound teen what they need to know to live on their own for the first time? Doing laundry, managing money, cooking simple meals and cleaning are certainly valuable life skills young people should...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jul 12, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health
No school, a slower pace, sunny days and warm temperatures – what’s not to love? We think summer should be the happiest time of year, but for some, the season triggers sadness, lethargy, problems sleeping and other symptoms of depression. While usually associated with...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Jun 15, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Teen
Conversations around gender identity and sexual orientation are among the most challenging parents and children can have. Considering that a recent Gallup Poll of nearly 13,000 adults found that more than one in five Gen Zers (born between 1997 and 2003) identify as...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Apr 28, 2022 | Health & Wellbeing, Mental Health, Teen
As a clinician who works mainly with adolescents and teens, I frequently treat juniors and seniors in high school who are feeling immense pressure and anxiety about the college process. This time of year, my senior clients are typically out of the thick of it and are...
by Thrive Training and Consulting | Nov 28, 2021 | Health & Wellbeing
I hope everyone had a happy Thanksgiving, sharing the day with loved ones and celebrating the many blessings of life. Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a time of year that can be joyous as we attend gatherings, spend time with family and friends, celebrate our...
