Teenagers today face many challenges. They are becoming more independent and discovering themselves; some may be getting their first job, learning how to drive, entering the world of social media, starting to have girlfriends or boyfriends and all while continuing to develop and go through puberty. With these changes and challenges, comes many ups and downs....
"Do not expect your child to teach others the value of accepting LGBTQ+ people. They are already busy doing the hard work of self-acceptance." The Importance Of Parental Support June is Pride month and we are happy to celebrate and shine light on the LGBTQ+ community, however this celebration isn’t solely reserved for one month a year, especially when it comes to...
My name is Jennifer Bishop, LMHC and I am the Owner of Genesis Counseling & Consulting Inc. here in Boca Raton, Florida. We are a team of Clinicians with varying specialties ready to meet you and your families mental health needs. UPDATES ON CORONA VIRUS for GENESIS COUNSELING & CONSULTING, INC. We understand that right now, many of us are worried and...
It's official. You're home with the kids for the foreseeable future. How do you manage your schedule and theirs as well?...
Children may respond to stress in different ways, such as being more anxious, clingy, withdrawing, getting more angry or agitated, having bedwetting accidents or nightmares. Respond to your child’s reactions in a supportive way, listen to their concerns and give them extra love and attention....
Why EXPRESSIVE ART THERAPY? The term expressive art refers to any combination of dance, writing, visual arts, drama, music or other creative outlets. Expressive art therapy is taking these modalities and using them to enhance individual development and growth. Combined with a healthy therapeutic relationship and consistency, expressive art therapy can improve overall well-being and contribute to lowering anxiety and stress,...
Hurricanes can be pretty scary events — for grown-ups and kids alike. From a developmental standpoint, we know that children learn how to respond to situations based on the behaviors and attitudes of those around them. So here are some tips to help them — and you — be ready this hurricane season....
There are many benefits of starting and increasing therapy for your child over the summer. Summer is the time of year when children engage in more free play and physical activity. Therefore, summer is the perfect time of the year to improve upon social skills that children need in order to be active, successful and independent children....
A common concern I often see is that of boundaries in relationships. A successful relationship is composed of individuals who have a clearly defined sense of their identities. Without our own understanding of self, of who we are and of what makes us unique, it is difficult to engage in the process of an ongoing relationship in a way that...
Homemade playdough recipes are a dime-a-dozen, but mine has a secret ingredient: essential oils. Not only does the addition of essential oils make your homemade playdough smell pretty, but there are many health benefits associated with essential oils as well....
