A while ago, a study was published that found kids don’t understand the meaning of the word no. The researchers concluded parents and teachers should not bother telling kids no. They said setting limits hurts their self-esteem. This news was widely spread. By the time I was raising my young children, I…
Written By: Marissa Halstead EMDR therapy is a counseling modality that many people have heard of, but many do not know exactly what it is. Books such as The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk helped EMDR therapy become more mainstream in the world of therapy. In this…
Own Your Feelings By: Veronica Johnson I was driving down I-25 the other day with plenty of time to get to my next appointment. I’m often in a rush, but after looking at the clock I told myself, “I’m not worried!” A moment later, I looked at my speedometer and I…
Was the CogAT Accurate? FOR JANUARY 2025 Many school districts, including Douglas County School District, use a group screening test called the CogAT to help determine if a student is gifted and/or talented. This means that if your student scores very high on the CogAT, they will look for other pieces…