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Summer brings more daylight, less structure, and opportunities for rest. It can be a refreshing time for families! But for many, it also brings a familiar challenge: managing screentime for
Anxiety continues to be one of the most common mental health challenges experienced by children, teens, and adults. This statistic leaves millions of people wondering how they can best offer
A Caregiver’s Guide to Building Strong Relationships Did you know family bonding supports mental wellbeing and resilience? The relationships a child has with their caretakers and other trusted adults can
Tanager is proud to support March’s Women’s History Month by offering these reading suggestions for all ages to learn more about the month we celebrate and to support authors of
Tanager is proud to support February’s Black History Month by offering these reading suggestions for all ages to learn more about the month we celebrate and to support authors of
While many people think of the holidays as a time for cheer, joy and connection, about 38% of people feel a sense of increased stress (APA, 2021). Often this is
Watch Heather’s interview with KCRG Written by Heather Ward, Clinic Therapist Supervisor/Therapist As a person born in the early 90’s, I remember most of the messaging about how I was
While #WorldMentalHealthDay only occurs once a year, at Tanager, we believe it is important to engage in activities to support mental wellbeing every day! Our goal is to be a
New pencils, new shoes, a new backpack – back to school can bring all sorts of joy for kids, families, and teachers alike. But it also comes with added expenses,
Our need for safety is paramount for our mental well-being. It is the basic need to be fulfilled in order to make positive change and growth. In today’s world, feeling
Like many of you this week, I am feeling a whirlwind of complicated emotions as the end of another school year approaches. I am feeling the additional distraction and heartache
This week is National Play Therapy Week, a time when we celebrate and advocate for the use of play in working with children. While some people may be familiar with
Written by Kathryn Stack, MA, LMSW. Kathryn is a therapist at Tanager Place’s Mental Wellbeing Clinic in Cedar Rapids and Coralville. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen recently confirmed that the
Written by Maggie Hartzler, LISW, CTRP-C – School Based Program Manager Mask mandates. Zoom fatigue. Social distancing. Quarantine. Variants. Prior to 2020 these terms, weren’t part of our everyday
As a new clinician, I remember putting a lot of emphasis on trying to strategically prepare for each client session by either trying to preplan a structured intervention or by
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident or natural disaster.” A person may experience trauma from many different
This week is National Play Therapy Week! During this week, we spend extra time honoring and celebrating the use of play in therapy sessions. The benefits of play do not
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
Too often caregivers say they want to have conversations with young people, but aren’t sure where to start. Here are five tips to help you get started. Be open and
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