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Olympia Therapy

Nov 263 min read

Parenting

Gratitude As A Lighthouse

Life is often like navigating a restless sea, full of surprise currents, sudden storms, and the constant tug of distractions.

Finding Glimmers This Fall: Embracing Small Moments of Joy in the Messy Middle

Olympia Therapy

Nov 74 min read

Parenting

Finding Glimmers This Fall: Embracing Small Moments of Joy in the Messy Middle

Here’s the thing about life—it’s messy, unpredictable, and beautifully imperfect.

Putting a Freeze on the Holiday Meltdowns

Olympia Therapy

Nov 44 min read

Parenting

Putting a Freeze on the Holiday Meltdowns

While we love to fantasize about winter wonderlands and the holiday spirit, any parent knows that meltdowns are just as prevalent as snowfla

Olympia Therapy

Oct 154 min read

Mental Health

OCD Awareness Week

OCD Awareness Week is from October 13th-19th. It is important to shed light on OCD because your knowledge can make a difference.

Mental Health Matters: Here are 6 Ways to Improve Yours

Olympia Therapy

Oct 104 min read

Mental Health

Mental Health Matters: Here are 6 Ways to Improve Yours

Today is World Mental Health Day. A day recognized by many that is designed to raise awareness around mental health and promote mental...

Navigating Teen Stress in a World Without Phones at School

Olympia Therapy

Sep 95 min read

Child Mental Health

Navigating Teen Stress in a World Without Phones at School

This year, our local school districts and schools across the country have started cracking down on cell phone use, implementing stricter...

Cary M. Hamilton

May 313 min read

Mental Health

Embracing Diversity and Love

As the vibrant colors of summer bloom around us, we step into a month of celebration, reflection, and advocacy: Pride Month.

What's in a label? Why they matter in mental health.

Amy Pittman LMHCA & Cary Hamilton LMHCS

May 202 min read

Mental Health

What's in a label? Why they matter in mental health.

Mental Health Labels In recent years, the conversation surrounding mental health has taken significant strides towards openness and ...

Decoding Mental Health Buzzwords: Social Use vs Clinical Definitions

Amy Pittman LMHCA & Cary Hamilton LMHCS

May 85 min read

Mental Health

Decoding Mental Health Buzzwords: Social Use vs Clinical Definitions

In today’s digital age, where information is shared rapidly across social platforms, certain mental health terms have entered our...

Mental Health Is Health: Nurturing Wellness for All Ages

Cary M. Hamilton

May 53 min read

Mental Health

Mental Health Is Health: Nurturing Wellness for All Ages

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s a beautiful opportunity to focus on our well-being.

Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Child Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Therapists

Cary M. Hamilton of Olympia Therapy

Apr 193 min read

Child Mental Health

Understanding and Addressing the Impact of Child Abuse: A Guide for Parents and Therapists

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and cultivating an environment where the safety and well-being

Olympia Therapy

Nov 21, 20233 min read

Parenting

Gratitude Can Be A Lighthouse

We often find ourselves adrift in the delightfully unpredictable journey of life, awash with a tsunami of tweets, texts, and TikToks. Ah,...

Olympia Therapy

Oct 18, 20235 min read

Neurodiversity

Navigating The Maze That Is ADHD

October is here, and so is ADHD Awareness Month. It is a time to shed light on the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

The Value of Continuing Therapy in the Summer Months!

Cary M. Hamilton

Jun 30, 20233 min read

Parenting

The Value of Continuing Therapy in the Summer Months!

As the school year comes to an end, many parents may be wondering if they should continue their child's therapy sessions during the...

Olympia Therapy

May 3, 20227 min read

Mental Health

Mental health is HEALTH

One thing the pandemic of the last couple of years has proven to us is that mental health is at the core of our well-being.

Olympia Therapy

Feb 4, 20224 min read

Play

What is Play Therapy?

Taking care of a child's emotional and psychological world is just as important as caring for the health of their body and teeth.

Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton

Nov 2, 20214 min read

Child Development

FALL into Your Gustatory Sense

Fall is the season that brings out my favorite treats, and many are enjoyed during my family’s Thanksgiving feast.

Even Superheroes & Rockstars have to lower their expectations sometimes.

Carrie Pipkin

May 19, 20213 min read

Parenting

Even Superheroes & Rockstars have to lower their expectations sometimes.

Parents, it’s May. We’ve made it through 14 months of a pandemic. Do you remember last summer? We literally made it through wildfires...

The pandemics' greatest impact has been on our children's mental health.

Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran

May 10, 20218 min read

Child Development

The pandemics' greatest impact has been on our children's mental health.

We are a year into the pandemic and we can really see the impact of the last year on our children. We can FEEL it too.

Olympia Therapy

Dec 9, 202012 min read

Child Development

The Weight of Distance Learning

Let’s understand the weight of distance learning. The education system has struggled to apply known brain science and research on the...

Olympia Therapy

Nov 24, 20203 min read

Parenting

Gratitude & Vulnerable Moments of Joy

We are all experiencing pain, confusion, & struggle. Yet, we are here for each other. We still have those glimpsed moments of vulnerable joy

Olympia Therapy

Oct 29, 20203 min read

Child Development

Teen Anxiety is REAL!

Events like big tests, giving a presentation in front of the class, or a big game (among other things) can all create...

Olympia Therapy

Jul 14, 202054 min read

Child Development

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We have choices to make. Actions to take.

Olympia Therapy

Jun 4, 20204 min read

Child Development

We have choices to make. Actions to take.

We have reached a tipping point in our society, and our children are watching. Our children are watching, listening, and absorbing...

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