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The Holiday Table Is a Mirror: Navigating Family Dynamics When It's Complicated
The holidays turn up the volume on family dynamics. Why we slip back into old roles, what actually helps at the table, and what to do if you’re estranged or choosing not to go.
Gratitude Is Good. Toxic Positivity Is Not. Here's the Difference.
Gratitude is powerful, but “just be grateful” can shut down real feelings. Learn the difference between gratitude and toxic positivity, plus three honest practices to try this November.
What Is Trauma, Really? The Difference Between Big T and Little t — And Why It All Matters
Wondering if what you went through was “bad enough” to count as trauma? Here’s the difference between Big T and little t trauma, why both matter, and how we treat them at TSC.
Politics, Systems, and Your Mental Health — A Therapist's Honest Take
This isn’t a political post. It’s about how political systems affect mental health, why election seasons spike anxiety on every side, and what you can actually do with that stress.
Trauma-Informed Care Isn't Just for People with PTSD — It's for Everyone
Trauma-informed care isn’t only for people with PTSD. Learn how trauma lives in the nervous system, how EMDR helps the brain finish processing, and two simple tools you can use today to calm your body.
World Mental Health Day Is October 10 — And Stigma Is Still the Biggest Barrier to Care
World Mental Health Day has been observed for over 30 years — and stigma is still one of the most persistent, invisible barriers to people getting help. TSC breaks down what stigma actually looks and sounds like, how to challenge it in everyday life, and why awareness has to mean more than a ribbon.
September Is Suicide Prevention Month — Here's What I Want You to Know
You don't have to have the perfect words to help someone you're worried about. This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, TSC shares what actually matters when someone you love is struggling — and why asking the question is almost always the right move.
Recovery Isn't a Straight Line — And That's Not a Failure
Recovery isn't linear — and the shame of a hard day can feel worse than whatever triggered it. This National Recovery Month, TSC reframes what resilience in eating disorder recovery actually looks like, why community changes everything, and why the messy, non-linear version of your story is still worth telling.
Video-Game Assisted Play Therapy Using Minecraft: Q&A
What if the game your kid already loves could become a doorway into real therapeutic work? Elizabeth at TSC offers video game-assisted play therapy using Minecraft — for kids, teens, and adults. Here's how it works, what it looks like in session, and why it might be exactly what your family needs.
We Made You a Guide: Introducing KAP 101
KAP 101 is a free, downloadable guide for anyone curious about Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy — whether you're considering it for yourself or you're a provider who wants a clear, approachable resource to share with clients. No clinical jargon. No sales pitch. Just real answers.