As parents, if our child breaks a leg, has a sudden rash, or complains of unexplained aches and pains, we probably wouldn’t think twice about taking them to see a general practitioner. And although our mental and emotional well-being aren’t talked about as often or as...
With the rise in child depression, anxiety and all the turmoil kids have gone through over the last year it’s important our kids play – not just for physical benefits but for a mental break. In today’s Family Focus, Mae spoke to therapist Nancy Ryan, LMFT and...
What is Sand Tray Therapy? Sand tray therapy, sometimes called the World Technique, is a form of expressive therapy. In its most basic form, sand tray therapy presents clients with an opportunity to create an imaginary world in sand that symbolizes and reflects their...
Watching developments on the news these days is sometimes distressing for all of us. In fact, it’s important to recognize that if it’s impacting us, as well as impacting our kids. Mae, from Fox 40 Sacramento spoke to therapist Nancy Ryan about how to keep stress away...
Therapy has benefits for everyone. For adults, therapy can help us process unresolved issues, learn to build healthier relationships, and cultivate self-awareness and self-confidence. But guess what? Therapy has the same benefits for children too. But, the only...
When you help your child through anxiety and depression, don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance and support. Approximately 20 percent of American adolescents, ages 13-17, struggle with anxiety and/or depression. Determining the difference between teen angst and...
