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Brittany Christiansen, LPC
3 days ago2 min read
Exploring the Power of Play Therapy: Definition and Benefits for Children
What is Play Therapy anyway? Brittany Christiansen, LPC, RPT on Play Therapy The term “play therapy” gets used often in the therapy...
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Grace Nowlin
Dec 16, 20242 min read
"How to Set Achievable New Year's Resolutions Using SMART Goals"
Counselor, Grace Nowlin, guides us in how to use SMART goals to make effective and achievable holiday and New Year's resolutions.
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Leniada "Lennie" Rodriguez
Nov 15, 20242 min read
Understanding and Managing Grief Through the Holidays
In addition to understanding the 5 stages of grief, there is also a dual processing model of coping.
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Annie Viers
Oct 15, 20242 min read
5 Barriers to Effective Couples Therapy
What are 5 barriers to effective couples therapy? How do you know when couples therapy is right for your and your partner?
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Denise Flores Guillen
Feb 17, 20242 min read
Parenting an adoptive child can be a thrill ride!
Adoptive families utilize clinical service at triple the rate reported by families formed by birth. (Howard, Smith & Ryan, 2004);...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Nov 16, 20234 min read
Coming Home for the Holidays
Our college kids will be headed home for Thanksgiving or some may have to stay on campus to prepare for finals and be home in December...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 14, 20232 min read
The Vine Wellness Group's Cost-Conscious Counseling Program
Low Cost Counseling Program Highlights at The Vine Wellness Group in San Antonio, TX and Spring Branch, TX
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Denise Flores Guillen
Sep 18, 20235 min read
What Exactly IS EMDR?
What is EMDR? The mind can heal itself naturally, in the same way the body does. Much of the natural coping mechanism occurs during...
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Annie Viers
Aug 16, 20232 min read
COMAL ISD Teacher Resources: Teacher (Wellness) Refresh 2023-24
The counselors at The Vine Wellness Group have observed a growing number of teachers and school staff struggling to manage the added...
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Madison Karasek
Jun 21, 20232 min read
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids
What is Neurodivergence, what do parents need to consider when parenting neurodivergent kids, and how can we best help them.
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Stephen Trotter
May 15, 20232 min read
Progress over Perfection
Wait…I’m not perfect?!? When I started my experience with The Vine Wellness Group as a graduate student, I thought I had all the skills I...
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Janice Zitelman
Apr 15, 20232 min read
Where is Your Community?
Finding community is essential in your wellness journey.
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The Vine Wellness Group
Mar 15, 20233 min read
How Do I Find The Right Therapist?
There are many options for therapy services. Online, in-person, play, music and dance are all different modalities used to initiate the...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Feb 12, 20232 min read
Valentine’s Day: Singles’ Edition
This February, The Vine Wellness Group wants to celebrate those who are observing (or not observing!) Valentine’s Day solo. We wanted to...
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Annie Viers
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Looking to Strengthen Your Relationship? Here's How...
During the month of January, our counselor staff is reading and reviewing the book "Attached. How the science of adult attachment can...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Dec 15, 20222 min read
‘TIS THE SEASON: MANAGING ANXIETY THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS
Though the trials and tribulations brought about by family gatherings aren’t always predictable, having practices in place to regulate...
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Janice Zitelman
Nov 18, 20223 min read
6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychology: Change your Foods, Change your Moods
(Gathered from of Dr. Uma Naidoo, “6 Pillars of Nutritional Psychiatry”) Nutritional psychiatry follows six pillars of using food as...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 15, 20222 min read
#WEARERESILIENT: Identifying Signs of an Abusive Partner
With October’s arrival signaling the beginning of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Vine Wellness Group implores the remembrance of...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Sep 19, 20223 min read
How to Identify and Develop Emotional Maturity in Yourself AND Others.
Through the months of September and October, the staff at The Vine are engaging in a book study. The book is a fascinating look into 4...
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The Vine Wellness Group
Aug 12, 20223 min read
SENDING YOUR KIDDO OFF TO COLLEGE?
AVOID THESE COMMON MIS-STEPS BEFORE SAYING ‘GOODBYE!’ Let’s face it: accepting that your little ones aren’t so little anymore can be...
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