Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Making Behavior Change: Understanding the Stages of Change
When it comes to changing behavior, there are 6 stages of change that an individual can go through. The stages of change, otherwise known...
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Dr. Samantha Brustad
Feb 98 min read
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder: What They Are, and How to Manage Them
Understanding panic attacks can feel like unraveling a complicated puzzle. You may wonder why these intense feelings of fear and...
Dr. Samantha Brustad
Feb 97 min read
Setting Goals: Science-Based Methods to Set and Achieve Your Objectives
Goal setting is a fundamental process that serves as a roadmap for individuals and organizations to determine their desired outcomes and...
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Feb 64 min read
Choosing Mental Health & Support Professionals
When your child is struggling with a mental health concern, you are likely desperate for help and answers. However, it can be difficult...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Feb 64 min read
Understanding Attachment Styles and How It Impacts Relationships
Everyone has an attachment style that develops starting from childhood. Attachment styles refer to how people think about and behave in...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Jan 314 min read
Understanding the Signs of Social Anxiety in Kids: What to Look For
What Is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety is a disorder that is characterized by a marked fear or anxiety in about one or more social...
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Jan 315 min read
Helping Kids with Homework
Parents of kids ages 5-18 are well aware of the phenomenon known as “the homework battle.” Getting kids to start their homework, turn it...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Jan 224 min read
Effective Strategies for Managing ADHD Symptoms
To understand how to manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it is helpful to know what this disorder is and signs and...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Jan 94 min read
Understanding The Stages of Grief: A Developmental Level Breakdown
When thinking about grief, there are typically 5 stages that come to mind, including: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Jan 93 min read
How Exercise Can Improve Your Mental Health
Exercise can be helpful for managing mood and can be used as a healthy coping skill for many mental health struggles. Oftentimes when...
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Jan 94 min read
Talking to Kids about Suicide
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US and an increasing concern among children, teens, and young adults. However, suicide remains...
Dr. Samantha Brustad
Dec 19, 20238 min read
Mindfulness Practices for Adolescents with Anxiety: Effective Techniques to Reduce Stress
Anxiety can be a significant challenge for many adolescents, especially during times of stress, pressure, and transition. With so many...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Dec 19, 20235 min read
Helping Kids Cope: Ways to Support Children Through Grief
Grief is a natural emotional response resulting from significant loss, especially the death of a loved one. It is important to understand...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Dec 12, 20234 min read
Signs of Childhood Depression and How Parents Can Support Their Child
Depression is a mental illness that affects people of all ages. Despite sharing the same symptoms as adults, depression in children often...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Dec 7, 20235 min read
Helping Your Child Heal: Practical Tips for Supporting Them Through Trauma
Today, children are exposed to numerous scary or violent events happening in the world. Whether witnessing scary events through...
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Dec 5, 20234 min read
Take a Breath: A Beginner's Guide to Deep Breathing Techniques
Parents, have you ever told your child to just “take a deep breath” when they are feeling upset or their emotions feel out of control?...
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Nov 22, 20234 min read
Keeping the Holidays Happy: Tips for Managing Holiday Stress for Kids, Caregivers, and Loved Ones
The holidays are a highly anticipated, magical, and often stressful time for kids and families. Balancing additional expenses...
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Nov 3, 20234 min read
How to Provide Support to Someone Struggling with an Eating Disorder
Supporting a child or loved one with an eating disorder can be incredibly challenging. Supporting a child or loved one with an
Dr. Ashley Jacobson
Oct 20, 20234 min read
Effective Ways to Prevent Temper Tantrums
As kids are growing and learning to communicate they may experience temper tantrums, and these tantrums, or behavioral outbursts, are quite
Balanced Minds Psychology & Wellness
Oct 11, 20233 min read
The Power of Active Listening: Tips for Communicating with Kids Pt. 2
Tips for communicating with kids by how to demonstrating empathy, building a strong emotional connection, and soothing an upset child.
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