World Mental Health Day is a time to reflect on what mental health means to us and how we can build stronger systems of care for those who need it most. The theme for 2025, “Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies,” reminds us that care is especially critical in...
BIPOC Mental Health Month is celebrated every year in July to raise awareness for underrepresented groups who face additional barriers to mental health. This blog will teach you about the meaning of BIPOC, mental health challenges, and supportive resources to...
“Play is the work of childhood.” – Jean Piaget My name is Guadalupe Navarro, a therapist at The Guidance Center. I am here to write about the importance of play and how we can encourage parents to explore their own inner child during playtime with their children. My...
“If everybody had a perfect childhood…the world would be a nearly perfect place. And by ‘perfect’ I don’t mean something you see on an old sit-com. A perfect childhood simply means experiencing unconditional love, having your basic needs met...
“Helping one person might not change the word, but it could change the world for one person.” – Unknown It only takes one – one voice, one outstretched hand, one moment of courage – to transform the lives of the children and families we serve. In a...
Let’s redefine Thanksgiving in the classroom, making it a feast of diverse perspectives and cultural richness. Looking for enriching and fun activities to educate children on Native American Heritage? Head over to our TeachersPayTeachers page to find useful...
