As 2025 comes to an end here at The Guidance Center, we pause to acknowledge a year marked by both challenges and moments of deep gratitude. Even as the world at times feels less kind, the people around us continue to show that hope and optimism endure. We are...
Since 1946, The Guidance Center has provided comprehensive mental health services to children and families facing serious challenges. Every day, we walk alongside those who are navigating trauma, big emotions, and overwhelming uncertainty. With the support of...
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden of another.” — Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross The holiday season is right around the corner! While many of us are planning gifts and gatherings with loved ones, countless families in our...
“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...
