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Do your kids often complain of being bored and say, "I have nothing to do"? We have created a handy two-page printable guide filled for you!
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Lauran Thomas
Mar 152 min read
How Well Do You Know Yourself?
Have you ever completed a personality test online just for fun? It may seem an amusing thing to do, but it is actually valuable to be...
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Lauran Thomas
Jan 22 min read
A New Year For Passion, Purpose and Pushing Past Discomforts!
As 2024 begins, it brings an opportunity to ask ourselves thought-provoking questions! What are the things in life that I am passionate...
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Lauran Thomas
May 26, 20231 min read
Community Connect: A virtual group for parents of children and teens with ADHD
KS Services is pleased to announce an ongoing Community Connect group. This virtual group will meet the first Friday of each month...
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Lauran Thomas
Feb 15, 20232 min read
KS Services Now Offering ADHD Consultations
KS Services is now offering ADHD Consultation services held by an ADHD Clinical Services Provider. Image courtesy of Highland Springs...
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Lauran Thomas
Jan 2, 20231 min read
ADHD Services Now Offered!
KS Services, LLC is proud to announce that Laura Waller, LPC, has recently finished certification to become an ADHD Certified Clinical...
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Lauran Thomas
Sep 11, 20222 min read
Using Sensory Toys to Help with Emotional Dysregulation
Emotional dysregulation is defined as an emotional response that is poorly regulated and does not fall within the traditionally accepted...
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Lauran Thomas
Aug 31, 20222 min read
What to Expect in Group Therapy
Group therapy typically involves one or two clinicians with a small group of clients ranging anywhere from five to ten participants. Most...
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Lauran Thomas
Aug 18, 20222 min read
Register today for Project CONNECT: Teen Girl Group Therapy
KS Services is excited to announce a group therapy opportunity for teen girls ages fourteen to seventeen. Project CONNECT is a group...
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Lauran Thomas
Jun 20, 20223 min read
Emotional Support Animals: Why are they in your therapy office?
To understand the role of an Emotional Support Animal (or ESA), it is necessary to differentiate between a service dog and an ESA. A...
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Lauran Thomas
Jun 6, 20221 min read
KS Services's New Office Space is Open!
This past Friday KS Services hosted an Open House to share our exciting new office space which just opened for in-person appointments in...
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Lauran Thomas
May 18, 20221 min read
KS Services's New Office Open House
KS Services, LLC is pleased to announce that we have a new in-person office location opening in the Burke/Springfield, VA area. Please...
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Lauran Thomas
Feb 9, 20221 min read
Make Changes Together
KS Services spends time partnering with families. We want our parents to feel supported as they support their children and teens who are...
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Lauran Thomas
Feb 3, 20222 min read
Adjusting Expectations During Seasons of Depression
As we continue in our series on supporting a teen (or anyone for that matter) with depression, our second point to keep in mind is:...
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Lauran Thomas
Jan 26, 20223 min read
Your Teen is not Alone and Neither Are You
Parenting a teen struggling with their own mental health can feel lonely, isolating, and confusing. It can be difficult to understand...
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Lauran Thomas
Dec 2, 20211 min read
Small Things Often Build Connection
As we enter into the holiday season and the pressure to show up for multiple events, holiday parties, and the gift requests begin, I want...
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Lauran Thomas
Oct 13, 20212 min read
A Safe Place
In our final post on adding in Positive Childhood Experiences, we are going to focus on the culminating recommendation - feeling safe and...
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Lauran Thomas
Oct 6, 20213 min read
The Importance of Connection
Over the past few weeks, we have been reflecting together on the addition of Positive Childhood Experiences in our teens and children’s...
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Lauran Thomas
Sep 30, 20213 min read
The Importance of Community
In our series on Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs), we have looked at various ways parents can promote a sense of vulnerability and...
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Lauran Thomas
Sep 15, 20213 min read
Creating an Environment that Promotes Vulnerability
In our previous post, we focused on changing our perspective as caregivers from “taking away” to “adding in.” It was noted that a shift...
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Sondra Horst
Oct 152 min read
How Well Are YOU Listening: Active Listening in Relationships
Do your kids or your spouse ever ask you “Are You Listening to Me?” If we are truly honest with one another, we have all heard this...
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Laura Waller
Sep 264 min read
Grounding Techniques for Children: Practical Strategies to Reduce Anxiety
Grounding techniques for children are strategies that all ages can use to address anxiety and distress. The goal behind a grounding...
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Amy Zacaroli
Sep 152 min read
Reduce Anxiety by Letting Go
Reduce Anxiety by Letting Go: Pause, Breathe, and Focus on What You Can Control When life gets overwhelming and we find ourselves anxious...
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