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Poetry: What Hopes Means to Me

Poetry is a great way to express your thoughts and feelings. Nexus Family Healing youth write and share what hope means to them.

Art as a Therapeutic Tool

Youth at our agencies often engage in art projects as part of treatment, education, or recreation while in our care. Here are some inspiring pieces created by our talented youth.
 
Supporting Your Child Before Therapy Starts

Supporting Your Child Before Therapy Starts

This is a list of five areas you can use to support your child and yourself during that gap before therapy starts or in between appointment dates.

Additional Resources

 
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Empathy Is Essential in Residential Treatment

We are quick to judge parents, even when we don’t know the backstory. In residential treatment, we work hard to recognize the parent’s effort in trying to find help for their child, no matter how they show up throughout the treatment process.
 
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How Do I Find a Therapist for My Child?

I was told that I should get my child into therapy to deal with his hyperactivity. How do I find a good therapist and then how do I know if the therapist is any good?
 
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5 Things to Know if Your Family Is New to Telehealth Therapy

Telehealth therapy provides provides continuity for children, individuals, couples and families real-time, interactive two-way communication between you and your therapist through technology. It's an option for those who may suddenly find themselves wanting and needing mental health services for depression, anxiety or stress.
 
Residential Admissions

Residential Treatment: Admissions

Starting the process of looking into residential treatment can be overwhelming. We sat down with Nexus-Gerard's Admissions Supervisor Loren Nerison and discussed some common questions families have when starting the residential treatment process.
 
Child Therapy

What to Expect When Bringing Your Child to a Therapist

Your child is struggling with their emotions and behaviors and you would like them to see a therapist. What should you expect? Shawna Croaker, the Director of Community Based Services and licensed therapist at Nexus-PATH Family Healing, gives pointers on what to expect when starting the process.