Ms. Perkins, thank you for encouraging, challenging and believing in our daughter. You are getting through, and we appreciate your creativity, encouragement and support more than you know. It means a lot to us to have your support.
Continue ReadingThank You For Being The Best There Is Ever!
Tatiana, thank you for being the best there is ever. You do fun games, and I like talking to you. Thank you for all you do for me. You help me get out my feelings, thank you.
Continue ReadingI Don’t Think I’d Be Where I Am In Life Without Your Support, Encouragement, And Your Honesty
In the beginning, I was hesitant to open up to you and to allow you to help me, but I am so thankful that I did. I don’t think I’d be where I am in life without your support, encouragement, and your honesty. I’ve always appreciated the fact that you were honest with me even […]
Continue ReadingYou Truly Helped Me Heal Years Of Trauma
Hello Ms. Perkins. I pray you are doing well… you’ve been weighing very heavily on my heart lately and I just wanted to reach out and see how you’re doing. I wanted to let you know the impact you’ve made on me and just how important you are. You truly helped me heal years of […]
Continue ReadingFree Media Management Workshop for Parents!
Technology: It’s become the fabric of American culture, yet it’s availability and influence on youth is more widespread than ever before. Children and youth spend an average of 40 hours per week in front of a screen, and more than 50% of surveyed parents report being concerned about the amount of time their child uses […]
Continue ReadingPolaris Counseling is Now Offering Teen and Parenting Groups!
Do you have a 6-12th grader that is struggling with low self-esteem, poor academic performance, acting-out behaviors, depression or anxiety? Are you at a loss about what to do, and how to help? If so, you are not alone! At Polaris Counseling, we understand the value of combining professional guidance with the support of your […]
Continue ReadingHow Can I Get The Help I Need Without Feeling Worse About It?
Question: I’m in high school and everyone sees me as happy and perfect. Really, I have symptoms of an eating disorder, pretty bad self image and have cut in the past. I can’t tell anyone because I don’t want to let anyone down – especially my friends and family. How can I get the help […]
Continue ReadingDaily Herald Interviews Our President On Temper Tantrums!
Our founder and president, James Smithers, was interviewed by the Daily Herald last week on the topic of temper tantrums . As an experienced child and adolescent counselor and expert in his community, James shared his thoughts on when temper tantrums are more than just a normal part of child development, how to be proactive […]
Continue ReadingADHD – An Epidemic?
Recent studies show that an alarming 11% of children in the United States have been diagnosed with ADHD. These statistics raise legitimate concerns regarding the over-diagnosis of this mental health disorder and, in turn, the over-prescribing of psychotropic stimulant medications for children. Positively speaking, these numbers represent an increase in awareness among parents and professionals […]
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