Building Stress Wood in our Children
Trees are fascinating. In normal conditions, trees develop something called “reaction wood” or “stress wood” which develops as a result of being pulled or blown in one direction or another. The stress…
Trauma and Stabilization
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This handout is to help you understand some of what’s needed to be able to move forward. Stabilizing Because…
Trauma & Emotions
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the difficult emotions you may be experiencing. There are certain…
Trauma and Beliefs
Having a history of trauma leads to some predictable difficulties in life. This post is to help you understand some of the thought processes you may be experiencing and give some…
Abusing the Term “Abuse”
One benefit of being in the mental health field for a couple of decades is the ability to step back and notice large-scale changes over time. One change that stands out…
Parent Resource: Technology Usage by Teens
Envision recently participated in a panel discussion designed to help parents navigate today’s world of technology, smartphones, Instagram, etc, etc, etc. These are various resources that we’d suggest checking out…
Paige Smith Discusses Mental Health at Front Range Community Church
On March 31st our very own Paige Smith was invited to speak on a mental health panel at Front Range Community Church. She was joined by their lead pastor (Ernest…
Resources for Parents of Teens
Books How to Talk So Teens Will Listen & Listen So Teens Will Talk by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish Parenting Today’s Adolescent by Dennis and Barbara Rainey The Collapse of Parenting:…
Breaking Through Social Anxiety
Group for Teens Don’t let social anxiety block your happiness or your goals! WHEN: Thursdays 5:00pm to 6:30pm – 10 weeks February 21, 2019 through May 2, 2019 WHERE: Envision…