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Gaining Clarity In A Confusing World With Damon Eddy [Podcast Episode]

In a world that’s set up to constantly grab and hold our attention, it’s hard to take time for ourselves and our families sometimes. Our phone keeps bleeping and Social Media apps do everything they...

Now Offering Therapy And Psychological Evaluations In Richmond!

Active & Connected Family Therapy is in Richmond! We are so excited to share with everyone that Active & Connected Family Therapy now has a location in the heart of the Libbie Grove area in...

Improving Your Kid’s Mental Health: Easy Family Therapy Hacks [Podcast Episode]

Click here to listen to the Active & Connected Families podcast now! Do you ever wonder why your kids are fighting more than usual? Or do you worry about spending way more time with one kid over...

Allowing Our Kids To Pursue Their Dreams & More Parenting Advice From Waki Wynn [Podcast Episode]

If you’ve enjoyed last week’s episode with Waki Wynn, you’re in luck! Today, I’m continuing my conversation with him about all things parenting. He’s back with some golden nuggets from his own...

How Our Pets Promote Social And Emotional Growth With Christine Bowers, LMFT [Podcast Episode]

We all know that animals can have a profound impact on people’s lives. But did you know pets can even promote social and emotional growth in our kids? Children use being with their pets as a very...

Disordered Eating – Part 1: The Toxic Culture Around Body Image [REWIND Podcast Episode]

It’s May and that means it’s almost swim-team season! It’s my favorite time of the year. To me, summer and the pool are just magical. But with the swim season starting, I notice the conversation...

Mental Health For Athletes: An Interview With Michael Atunrase

For many kids and teenagers, playing sports becomes a big part of their life and even their identity. Knowing that anxiety and depression can increase during intense training periods, it’s important...

Nature’s Healing Transformations

Although the quarantine has been a nice break from urban fast paced life, many people are dealing with increased anxiety and depression. Finding creative ways to keep families physically active...

Helping Your Teenager Transform Into A Happy, Well-Rounded Adult

Raising kids is one of the toughest jobs on the planet. You do everything you can to make sure they stay safe and healthy. And then a study comes out that states that happy kids grow up to be more...

Child And Adolescent Suicide

Did you know that, in the United States, emergency room visits for suicide attempts by adolescent girls in early 2021 rose 51% compared to the same period in 2019? There’s a serious mental health...