By Dr. Grace Goodman This fall, we observed Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Dyslexia Awareness Months. At the Institute and Flourish, we aim to help families, schools, and communities better understand […]
This is a tender moment. Some within our families and communities are heartened by last week’s election results. Others are devastated. It was such an intense election, and feelings are […]
Some of us are born with higher levels of emotional sensitivity than others and experience emotions on a particularly profound level. These individuals are sometimes referred to as “super-sensors” or […]
How to Help with Suicide Prevention by Tina Koeppel, M.S. Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC 6029) Suicide prevention is an issue I’m passionate about – both professionally, as a […]
Is it harder than ever to get your child or teen to go to school? Are you experiencing weekday morning challenges – from procrastination to outright refusal? You and your […]
Sadness. Anger. Fear. Heartbreak. Despair. These are just some of the searing emotions expressed by the youth we work with and that we ourselves feel about the death of Nex […]
Alex Maddox, MA – Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 141737) When I was in elementary school, we were often assigned projects to research various historical figures. Without fail, I […]
Here at the Institute and Flourish, Pride Month has a variety of meanings for us, as well as for the youth and families with whom we work. Today, I want […]
Did you know that as many as 70% of girls and women in the United States struggle with negative body esteem? That’s a lot of people! You may find yourself […]
When I first came out as a lesbian I got a call from dear friends. They were devasted – a lesbian couple close to them had just been shot and […]