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In the TSC Blog, we cover a myriad of tips, tricks, and developmental tools for you and your mental health; there’s a wellspring of topics, go ahead, give it a search!
Leaving Home Doesn't Mean Leaving It Together: Navigating the Transition to College
College gets sold as the best years of your life — which sets a lot of people up to feel like something's wrong when it doesn't feel that way right away. TSC therapist Rachel explains why leaving home hits so hard, what she sees most in session, and how to navigate the transition without white-knuckling it alone.
Back to School, Back to Overwhelm: Helping Your ADHD Kid (& You) Survive the Transition
For kids with ADHD, back-to-school isn't just stressful — it's a nervous system event. TSC's newest counselor Elizabeth explains why the transition hits differently for ADHD brains, what play therapy and video game-assisted sessions actually look like, and what parents can try at home right now.
ADHD and Summer Break: Why the Lack of Routine Hits Harder Than People Think
For a lot of people with ADHD, summer should feel like relief — but it often feels like chaos. TSC therapist Nicki explains what's actually happening in the ADHD brain when structure disappears, and what genuinely helps for both adults and kids.
It’s 103 Degrees and We’re Telling You to Slow Down — Here’s Why That’s Actually the Move
Late July in North Texas is brutal — and somehow most of us are more overscheduled than ever. TSC makes the case that slowing down isn't laziness, it's medicine. Meet Teri Carlo, our yoga instructor and sound bath facilitator, and learn about two upcoming summer events you won't want to miss.
Wear the Swimsuit: A Therapist’s Take on Body Image, Summer, and Actually Enjoying Your Life
Every summer, the "get your body ready" noise gets loud. TSC therapist May offers a different framework — one that doesn't ask you to fix yourself before you're allowed to enjoy the season. You don't have to have it all figured out to still choose to participate in your own life.
School’s Out and Everyone Is Losing It (Including You) — What Play Therapy Actually Does for Kids in Summer
Summer is supposed to be the easy part — but many kids fall apart without school's structure, and parents are left wondering what's wrong. TSC therapist Danielle explains why it happens, what play therapy and sand tray therapy actually look like, and why summer is the best time to start.
You Belong Here: LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Affirming Care, and Finding Your People
Pride Month is a celebration — but it's also a reminder that being LGBTQIA+ in this world is still genuinely hard, and that hard has a real impact on mental health. Here's what affirming care actually means at TSC, and why community matters as much as therapy.
Nobody Warned Me How Lonely “Connected” Could Feel
A low-pressure, phone-free gathering designed specifically for BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and neurodivergent folks who are tired of spaces that weren't made for them. No agenda, no performance, no screens. Just real people being present with each other. Next event: June 19th at TSC.
Nobody Taught Us How To Do This
You're grieving — and somehow, you still have to show up for your kid. TSC therapist Danielle created a free, practical guide with real words to use when your heart is broken and your child is asking questions. You don't have to be perfect at this. You just have to stay in the room.
Walk & Talk Therapy: A Different Way to Do the Work
Sometimes the shift you're craving isn't just internal — it's external too. Walk & Talk therapy takes the work outside, combining movement, fresh air, and therapeutic support in a way that feels more natural, more grounded, and more you.