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How to Job Hunt Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Motivation)
Let’s be real: searching for a job can feel like a full-time job — but that doesn’t mean it should be. Whether you’re a recent college graduate, in between jobs, or looking to further your career while working part time, it sometimes feels like successfully landing a new gig is as rare as winning the lottery! Job search burnout can sneak up on you more quickly than you think.
The Vine Wellness Group
Jun 132 min read


Say Yes to Stability: Simple Ways to Keep Kids Regulated All Summer Long
While May marks the final push of the school year for many families, it's also nationally recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month — a timely reminder that our children’s emotional well-being deserves just as much attention as their academic progress. As summer approaches and the daily grind of school routines fades, it may be tempting to fully embrace a carefree schedule.
The Vine Wellness Group
May 122 min read


Handling Emotional Triggers
Handling Emotional Triggers with Jacilyn Bondy LPC-S, LCDC In recent years, “trigger” has become a more commonly used term. As our...
Jacilyn Bondy
Apr 152 min read


What Parents Can Expect From Play Therapy
Yes, the children do play, but there is more to it than just playing. Play is a way that children are able to communicate as well as work.
Celeste Inman
Feb 142 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...
Brittany Christiansen, LPC
Jan 152 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.
Grace Nowlin
Dec 16, 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.

Leniada "Lennie" Rodriguez
Nov 15, 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);...
Denise Flores Guillen
Feb 17, 20242 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...
The Vine Wellness Group
Nov 16, 20234 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
The Vine Wellness Group
Oct 14, 20232 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...
Denise Flores Guillen
Sep 18, 20235 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...
Annie Viers
Aug 16, 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.
Madison Karasek
Jun 21, 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...
Stephen Trotter
May 15, 20232 min read


Where is Your Community?
Finding community is essential in your wellness journey.
Janice Zitelman
Apr 15, 20232 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...
The Vine Wellness Group
Mar 15, 20233 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...
The Vine Wellness Group
Feb 12, 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...
Annie Viers
Jan 14, 20232 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...
The Vine Wellness Group
Dec 15, 20222 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...
Janice Zitelman
Nov 18, 20223 min read
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