by Child Guidance Center | May 6, 2022 | Blog
May 7, 2022, is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. This is a day dedicated to opening the discussion around children’s mental health and reducing its stigma. Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day is an opportunity for everyone involved with...
by Theresa Rulien | Apr 26, 2022 | Blog
Reading aloud is the most important thing you can do to help your child learn to read. It’s not about choosing the “right” or even “challenging” books—all reading is good reading! Every book counts, and it’s essential you read together....
by Child Guidance Center | Apr 6, 2022 | Blog
“Not Today.” Have you ever gone through the emotions, on the verge of breaking, but you find yourself collecting your thoughts by saying, “Not today”? Imagine not only telling yourself those words, but society reminding you that you will only amount to the...
by John Daley | Jan 20, 2022 | Blog
Are you a parent of a child having mental health issues? Do you wish there was a way for you to help your child with their struggles? Many parents today are concerned about their child’s mental health struggles, and for good reason. Students in Jacksonville report...
by Child Guidance Center | Dec 6, 2021 | Blog
Starting therapy can be confusing and scary, especially when it comes to your child. A caregiver might wonder what will happen, if will it help, and what exactly the therapist will do during the session. Each child is unique and each family functions differently, so...
by Karon Ivey | Sep 10, 2021 | Blog
September is Suicide Prevention Month and you can be the one to make a difference in the life of a friend or family member who may be thinking about suicide. By raising awareness, reducing the stigma, and encouraging well-informed action, we can all help save lives....
by Theresa Rulien | Aug 6, 2021 | Blog
BY THERESA RULIEN, CEO I’m certain many of you are as disappointed as I with the recent turn-of-events during women’s gymnastics at the Olympics. I love gymnastics—and I admit I want the Gold, nothing less. But after stepping back, and a quick sigh, I realized how...
by Karon Ivey | Jun 21, 2021 | Blog
There are times in our lives that seem as if everything has been turned upside and are swirling around us like a hurricane or as if the ground as dropped out beneath us. These can include major and traumatic events: losing a job, a natural disaster, divorce, abuse, a...
by Karon Ivey | May 19, 2021 | Blog
“I didn’t go to school with a smart phone.” The very tool that helps teens and their parents stay connected and safe has become a major stressor for parents with work and other commitments. Parents are having trouble being able to balance the pressures of increased...
by Karon Ivey | May 3, 2021 | Blog
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and could not have come too soon. After a full year of living with the global pandemic, our community is tired, anxious, and looking for relief and hope. The need for mental health services has never been more apparent and...
