Therapist Blog

1. Who cleans their bedroom the fastest contest, winner gets to choose the next movie? Making mundane chores fun is a way to motivate anyone including your family. Have you ever had to do a chore or something that you did not want to do but you were able to complete it by distracting yourself […]

Written by: Alexandra Reustle, MA, Doctoral Intern The term social distancing in many ways does our communities a disservice. While we should be refraining from direct contact with others or having large gatherings, there are still opportunities for us to connect with one another and engage socially. Below I outline some suggestions to maintain a […]

Daniel Tiger is a big deal in our house, especially since the quarantine. This popular children’s show is a spin-off of the popular show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. While I was sitting with my daughter the episode that was playing showed a big storm sweep through the neighborhood. When they emerged from their homes there was […]

We know from prior research done, that frequent media exposure during times of crisis can have negative effects on your mental health. It can lead to increases in anxiety and stress, as well as cause overreactions in health-seeking behaviors that can be counterproductive. However, it is important to stay informed! So how do you balance […]

What do you do when you can’t do anything? Exactly, nothing just relax. So many people today are not accustomed to relaxing or don’t even know how. Better yet, most people are not familiar with relaxing. We live in a world where people are always on the go. People don’t get to enjoy doing nothing, […]

Rapidly changing headlines and non-stop notifications can put anyone on edge. I never thought I would find myself working from home, finding ways to homeschool my child, and witnessing bare shelves at my nearest H-E-B. I feel we all can agree that we are living in strange times and our stress levels are heightened. When […]

Written by: Michelle Goodwin, LPC – Therapist- San Marcos location Continuing with the theme of A day at the Beach, this blog focusses on the activities that can be done outside. These activities are designed to keep kids active and everyone in the family can participate. There will be some preparation for activities to happen. […]

Written by: Michelle Goodwin, LPC – Therapist – San Marcos location The days are getting warmer and we are still in lock down. Why not plan a day at the beach…COVID-19 style? There are inside and outside activities. The weather has been in the 80’s so it may be just the time for out-door water […]

I was so fortunate to be present in the delivery room when my two grandchildren were born. Watching them grow these last few years has reminded me that everyday, a child learns something new. Everyday a child changes. Everyday a child grows. What is the biggest influence on child development? The debate regarding nature and […]

It is never easy to keep your dogs entertained while indoors, especially when you have a high energetic breed. It is very important to keep your dogs exercised. Luckily there are many ways to keep your dogs entertained while indoors. 1. Teach them a new trick Dogs are very smart animals and can very much […]