Children's Mental Health

Teachers have a profound impact in the classroom, both in how they educate and in how they support their students’ growth. When a student is facing a mental health challenge, teachers often walk a fine line of providing support while being cautious to not overstep boundaries. So, what should …

You heard this would happen. Your little snuggler, your helper, your “mini-me” has become a teen. Attempting to engage with them now may elicit a series of grunts and groans, or seemingly thoughtless one-word answers. Your teen is going through a lot of changes – physically, mentally, …

At Nexus Family Healing, we are experts in trauma related to youth and family mental health.  Trauma is pervasive and has a broad and diverse impact, and deeply affects how the youth we serve approach the services we provide. If done incorrectly, social services can re-traumatize or further …

There are many ways children tell us how they feel and it is not always through words. As we enter another school year, parents, caregivers, teachers, and others need to be aware of the different ways children communicate. One way to “hear” what a child is nonverbally communicating is by analyzing …

For parents of school-aged children, the phrase “I’m bored” can crop up in the middle of summer. “Free time” is something many adults wish they had more of, and may even feel envious of their child’s open schedule. Trying to fill your child’s time may add stress or anxiety to your already busy …

At Nexus Family Healing, we know that how we treat those who are different from us is incredibly important. When diversity is valued, our uniqueness is recognized, including differences in our gender identities and sexual orientation. These play an important role in everyone’s lives, and those who …

Summer can be tricky, especially as a caregiver of children – you want to allow them a chance to rest and enjoy their break and be free from the tight schedule of class work and after-school activities. Rest is crucial for good mental health, but caregivers should also provide enough structure so …

According to the American Psychological Association, more than 60% of high school students say they feel stress on a daily basis. Children seem to be experiencing more stress in today’s world, and for youth, it can be difficult to ask adults for help managing it, let alone realize that what they are …