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Today, we share essential tips on effective child centered interventions. Do you know of other strategies? Please share in the comment section. #BetheDifference

I’m working on a free resource to help parents of children with additional needs find the right people for their extended 'village'. If you have a neurodiverse child and/or a child with additional needs, I would love to hear about your experiences finding your support team (think speech therapists, OTs) - the green flags that made you think, “Yes, this is the right person for us.” Your insights (shared anonymously) via the link below will help craft this guide to help other families find the right help. Your input means so much! 2-min survey here: https://lnkd.in/gph3j-SU

In a world that's constantly moving, it's crucial to take time for self-reflection and self-care. Grateful for the support and guidance I'm receiving through individual counseling. Individual counseling at Take Charge can be that support – contact them today! https://lnkd.in/e8Mm5nV #kansascity #selfcare #individualcounseling

From early development through adulthood, our customized ABA methods are crafted to address the distinct requirements of every person in our care. Whether it involves refining practical life skills, enriching overall well-being, or fostering self-sufficiency in diverse environments, our therapy prioritizes achieving lasting, significant advancements. #CompassionateCare #InnovativeTherapy #AutismSupport

❤️❤️❤️ - Every individual deserves counseling services that not only address their concerns but also acknowledge and respect their unique human experience. Simply diagnosing a problem does not suffice; rather, it requires pairing clinical insight with empathy for the person's lived experiences. - Counseling should be tailored to each person's specific needs, taking into account their distinct challenges and circumstances. It is essential to recognize that humans are more than just their symptoms or issues, requiring an approach that looks beyond mere diagnostic labels. - Julius Jefferies ASDCS ELD C-GC LPC #mentalhealth #love #kindness #diversity

𝗜𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀—not just physically, but in communication, social interaction, and emotional understanding. 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Early intervention is about giving your child the tools they need to grow, thrive, and connect with the world around them. Follow us to learn more about the resources available to help your child flourish. #autismcommunity #autismadvocate #autismparent #neurodiversity #autismacceptance #autismfamily #autismsupport #earlyintervention

Hey there! We understand that life can get really tough sometimes. Whether it’s stress, anxiety, or something else weighing on your mind, remember that help is just a call or text away. Check out these amazing resources: 📞 Colorado Crisis and Support Line Call: 844-493-8255 | Text: TALK to 38255 Got something on your mind? Get help for mental health, substance use, or any emotional crisis. Plus, they offer great info and referrals. 🌍 National Suicide Hotline Call: 800-273-8255 Available 24/7, this toll-free hotline is your go-to for confidential suicide prevention support. 🌈 The Trevor Project Hotline Call: 866-488-7386 Specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, this hotline provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services. 🎒 Safe2Tell Colorado Call: 877-542-7233 An anonymous way to report concerns impacting students. You can reach out via phone, app, or online. 💚 Second Wind Fund Call: 303-988-2645 If you’re a young person in need of counseling but facing financial barriers, this fund provides free counseling to help. 💻 I Matter Colorado Visit: imattercolorado.org Take an online survey about your needs and connect with a therapist suited for you. Remember, reaching out for help is a sign of strength, not weakness. You are important, and there are people ready to support you. 💪 #MentalHealthMatters #YouAreNotAlone #ColoradoSupport #StudentWellbeing

This is a useful article. ParentAssess has always encouraged a trauma-informed approach to assessment. This is not always easy, because building trust with someone who is assessing whether your family remains together is very difficult and often it takes time. Assessors need to skillfully explore past events being mindful this can potentially re-traumatise but they do this in an effort to understand the impact of trauma on parenting and attachments. They also work with the parent to think about how coping strategies and more positive patterns can be developed. By adopting this approach we are seeing more positive assessment outcomes and parents are reporting they understand much more about their parenting and relationships. #parentassess #assessment #familylaw #socialwork

This article presents a few key pieces of advice from Community Care Inform Children’s guide on how to become trauma-informed in practice

Freedom Friday: Why Decolonizing Therapy Is Essential (part 2) Let's continue the conversation about why decolonizing therapy is so important—straight from the voices of clients who’ve experienced the harm of colonial approaches: "My counselor lacks awareness about my identities." "My counselor uses macro/microaggressions." "My counselor only uses Eurocentric approaches." "My counselor lumps me into stereotypes instead of seeing me as an individual with my own lived experiences." "My counselor is unaware of their power and privilege, and it shows." "My counselor doesn't understand how my intersecting identities contribute to my pain." "My counselor advocates for 'color blindness.'" "My counselor's office only has white therapists... no one looks like me." These experiences highlight the urgent need for change. When therapy ignores who you are, it can't truly help you heal. Decolonizing therapy means creating space for your full, authentic self. While the voices of our clients are crucial to hear, it's also important to remember our ethical duty to do no harm to those we serve. Stay tuned for next week's Freedom Friday as I dig deeper into that topic. #FreedomFriday #DecolonizeTherapy #ClientVoices #InclusiveHealing #EthicalTherapy