In the Upside Down
I have found that the shift to online classes has been a rough one for many of the girls I work with, and I’ve noticed it has a lot to do with transitions—or really the lack thereof.
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04, 2020
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02, 2020
Mental Health and Dermatology
I always inquire about what medications my clients are taking and pay special attention when I learn a client has been prescribed isotretinoin, more popularly known as Accutane®, because this is a medication that has the [...]
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06, 2019
Congratulations Class of 2019! Celebrate Summer !
I recently went with a good friend and her sister to see Olivia Wilde’s Booksmart, and all three of us walked out of the theater having thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Booksmart, as with all the great [...]
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03, 2019
Body Image and Validation
Scene from 8th grade movie swim party As we are headed out to Spring Break, many of our clients are expressing feelings about the dreaded bathing suit season. At Houston Therapy for Girls, hearing [...]
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12, 2018
Holiday Lights and Blowing A Fuse By Kappie Bliss, ATFG Parent Coach
Everywhere we turn we hear about how stressful the holidays can be. In addition, to the regular activates like taking the kids to school, tennis lessons and ballet practice, plus a trip to the orthodontist, we add [...]
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10, 2018
The Intersection of Grounding, Mindfulness and Breath by Kara Grant, LPC-S
Kara Grant, LPC When was the last time you walked to your car and listened to the sounds of the environment surrounding you? A soundtrack consisting of your own footsteps, leaves blowing in the [...]
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06, 2018
“Enough As She Is” Book Review
Enough As She Is Book Cover Another best seller for Rachael Simmons, Rachael has done it again with her new book, “Enough As She Is” by taking the most pressing issues facing girls and young [...]
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12, 2017
Are we on the Verge of a Mental Health Crisis Among Girls?
I’m not one to freak out easily or feel overly anxious; however, over the last month I have noticed myself taking on some of my client’s symptoms of anxiety. I am concerned and a bit freaking out [...]
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02, 2017
Raising Resilient Girls
I recently had the honor of speaking to a group of parents at my high school alma mater on one of our favorite topics at HTFG: Raising Resilient Girls. Put simply, resilience is the ability to “bounce [...]
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11, 2016
Health Benefits of Gratitude
With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, I have seen gratitude articles and posts all over the place. Here’s some current research around gratitude that you and your daughter might find helpful. Studies show that [...]