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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...

Parenting Sensory Processing Neurodivergence.

Cary M. Hamilton

Oct 46 min read

Sensory Wellness

Parenting Sensory Processing Neurodivergence.

Alright, listen up. Parenting today—it’s like you’ve been handed a manual that’s missing half the pages, but you’re expected to be an expert

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,...

Navigating the Labyrinth of Labels: Unpacking the ADHD, Anxiety, and SPD Triad

Cary Hamilton

Oct 29, 20234 min read

Neurodiversity

Navigating the Labyrinth of Labels: Unpacking the ADHD, Anxiety, and SPD Triad

Navigating the tangled web of labels like ADHD, Anxiety, and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) for your child can be both confusing and emot

The Silent Crisis: Unmasking ADHD in Our Girls

Cary M. Hamilton

Oct 28, 20234 min read

Neurodiversity

The Silent Crisis: Unmasking ADHD in Our Girls

ADHD in girls might manifest differently, but it's not an enigma.

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

Exploring the Four Foundational Senses: A Guide to Understanding the Lesser Known Senses.

Olympia Therapy

Oct 18, 20234 min read

Sensory Wellness

Exploring the Four Foundational Senses: A Guide to Understanding the Lesser Known Senses.

Enjoy this journey of sensory exploration and understanding. In our quest for knowledge and compassion

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

Feb 3, 20235 min read

Child Development

What is Play Therapy?

Play therapy is more than just “play.” It heals children in their own language. What is Play Therapy?

Olympia Therapy

Nov 16, 20223 min read

Parenting

Gratitude is learned at home

What most parents, including myself, hope for their children is that they will be grateful for and acknowledge what they have.

Six Ways to Ease Transitions- Back to School 2022

Morgan Teachworth White & Cary Hamilton

Aug 31, 20224 min read

Parenting

Six Ways to Ease Transitions- Back to School 2022

The seasons are changing, and we’re headed back into one of the biggest transitions -- going from summer to the school year.

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 16, 20214 min read

Sensory Wellness

FALL into Your Interoception Sense

Our interoception sensory system works to bring awareness to the inner workings of our body and regulate our internal physical states

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.

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