Reduce Anxiety by Letting Go
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Kathryn Marcantel
Jul 19, 20233 min read
Resources for Intentional Living
When I read this quote by Alice Walker, the author of the Pulitzer prize winning novel “The Color Purple,” I feel both called out and...
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Kathryn Marcantel
Feb 9, 20233 min read
Making the Case for a Deep Breath
Trying your best to be a calm parent to a toddler or a teenager in tantrum mode? Making an important phone call and your heart is...
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Laura Waller
Jan 18, 20232 min read
ADHD - A New Perspective for Understanding
Over the next few weeks, KS Services is excited to share a blog series with a focus on ADHD. The goal of this series is to provide a...
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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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Laura Waller
Aug 22, 20222 min read
Why Group Therapy Works
As a clinician working alongside adolescents, repetitive themes emerge in session including feelings of isolation, loneliness, and...
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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
May 20, 20211 min read
Connect 3: Mini May Focus Teaching Skills to Enhance Teen Girl Wellness
KS Services hosted the third session of our outdoor mini May focus group for teen girls this past Sunday. Led by Licensed Resident in...
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Lauran Thomas
May 10, 20211 min read
KS Services Hosting CONNECT: May Mini Session for Teens Girls
KS Services' Resident in Counseling, Laura Waller, has been busy this May hosting CONNECT: an outdoor mini focus group for teen girls...
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Lauran Thomas
Apr 14, 20211 min read
Sign Up Now for May CONNECT Teen Girl Group!
KS Services is excited to have an in person 4-week group for teen girls focusing on the acronym CONNECT! C-cultivating compassion...
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Lauran Thomas
Mar 17, 20211 min read
You Just Don't Get It! Mother & Daughter Workshop
KS Services family, please join Lauran Thomas and Laura Waller at a FREE in-person workshop focused on mother-teen daughter communication.
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Lauran Thomas
Dec 16, 20202 min read
Quick Tips for Thriving During the Holiday Season
As the busiest few weeks of the holiday season begin, here are a few tips to keep in mind for a peaceful holiday season. Spot the...
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Lauran Thomas
Dec 9, 20202 min read
Positive Affirmations for the Holidays
As we continue to move through the holidays, it can be helpful to have a toolbox of affirmations to use when an increase in presenting...
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Lauran Thomas
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Is It Time to Get Some New Tools?
As the holiday season begins, an increase in presenting symptoms is often noticed in session with clients.
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Lauran Thomas
Nov 18, 20201 min read
If/Then: An Interactive Guide for the Practice of Self-Compassion
Engaging in the act of self-compassion can seem challenging at first. While it is often easy to take care of others, taking care of our...
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Lauran Thomas
Nov 18, 20201 min read
Check In on Your Feelings & Learn How to Practice Self-Compassion
Engaging in the act of self-compassion can seem challenging at first. Use this interactive slideshow below to learn how to take care of...
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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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