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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.
Your Teen Doesn't Need to Be "Broken" to Benefit From Therapy
Therapy isn't just for teens in crisis — it's a life skill. TSC therapist Danielle makes the case for getting your teen connected to support before things boil over, what play therapy and sand tray actually look like with teens, and why proactive is better than reactive every time.
Back-to-School Season Is an Eating Disorder Risk Season — Here's What Every Parent Needs to Know
Back-to-school season is a high-risk window for eating disorders to start, worsen, or relapse — and most parents don't know it's happening until it's already taken hold. TSC's Dr. Stephanie Waitt shares what to watch for, what to do differently, and why early intervention changes everything.
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.