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Overcoming the Winter Blues

While the start of a new year is often associated with resolutions and excitement, many people find themselves feeling downcast and full of despair during this time. Some folks become increasingly somber and struggle to lift their spirits. This seasonal depression is clinically known as seasonal affective disorder (or the…

How a Child with Autism Can Qualify for SSD Benefits

Autism Spectrum Disorder, Education

Having a child be diagnosed with autism can be very challenging for parents. After the initial shock has worn off, there is a transition period where everyone in the household must make adjustments in order to make sure that the child is getting the care and support they need. In…

KZIA Community Spotlight: Tanager Place

Education

Tanager Place’s Outpatient Clinic Supervisor, Jennie Null, chats with Z102.9 KZIA on finding hope and positivity in the new year. Listen now! http://www.tanagerplace.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/KZIA-Community-Spotlight-Tanager-Dec-2020.mp3 Duration: 4:34 – z102.9 KZIA Looking for support? We are here to help. Contact us today!

Managing Family Relationships During the Holidays

Education

The end of year signals time to gather (virtually) with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season. These gatherings can bring up feelings of excitement or dread. We look forward to reuniting with distant relatives and friends, recalling past events and relationships but stressful conversations may arise for the…

Tanager Place receives grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity

About Us, News

Tanager Place has received a grant from Variety – the Children’s Charity to fund the purchase of a new van. Tanager Place is a nonprofit organization in Eastern Iowa that provides children and families with mental and behavioral health services. As Iowa’s premier mental health facility, Tanager Place focuses on…

Tap Into These Resources to Nurture Leadership in Today’s Youth

Education, Prevention

Some kids seem to seek out leadership roles, while others avoid them at all costs. Yet leadership is linked with many characteristics that enable us to be more successful throughout life. Honing their abilities now can be a catalyst to a fuller and more satisfying future, as adolescents become more…

Thankfulness and Gratefulness in Difficult Times

Education, Prevention

For many of us, the holidays are the best time of the year – it’s a time of togetherness, gratitude, and joy. But not everyone looks forward to the festive season, as many people struggle with the focus on the holidays that can lead to stress and depression. The holidays…

Tanager Place Holiday Program…Make it Possible!

About Us

At Tanager Place, it is never too early to prepare for the upcoming holidays. We look forward to the many ways we can work together to make a difference for children and families in need this season. Find below details for our 2020 programs. Please let me know in what…