Third-Wave CBT is a great modality for promoting positive changes in clients’ lives while teaching them coping and mindfulness skills along the way. There are many more modalities within the Third-Wave CBT umbrella; however, ACT, DBT, MBCT, and FAP were selected as the focus of this blog due to their widespread use presence in many therapeutic settings.

Parents actively influence engagement, skill generalization, and long-term progress through the lens that they bring to their child’s treatment journey. Therefore, it is important to consider why these perspectives matter, how positive and negative outlooks can lead to different treatment trajectories, and practical strategies families can use to support better results.

Summer can be exciting, but for many individuals, it can also feel overwhelming. The school year naturally provides routines, schedules, and predictable expectations. During summer break, those supports often disappear, leaving children and young adults with more unstructured time, changing schedules, and uncertainty. The good news is that one of the most effective supports is also one of the simplest: thoughtful structure. This blog explores why structure matters, how transitions affect anxiety, and practical ways families can create flexible routines that support—rather than control—-their child.

Community Mental Health provides mental health, psychiatric, and support services to adults, children, and neurodiverse individuals in need. This blog will focus specifically on the Community Mental Health services provided by Washtenaw County.

Raising children with moral courage—the ability to speak up and act on what they know is right, even when it’s hard—equips them with lifelong resilience, self-esteem, and integrity. By using practical, evidence-based strategies drawn from child development experts, you can raise confident children who choose kindness, honesty, and fairness rather than simply going along with the crowd.

Sleep can affect how individuals function on the daily basis, especially those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This blog explains the research behind ADHD and vivid dreams.

A doctor’s visit can feel like stepping into the unknown for both children and parents. This blog highlights various strategies and interventions for parents to consider in order to support themselves and their children with routine outpatient and invasive hospital-based procedures.

Finding the right summer camp can be overwhelming, especially for parents of neurodiverse children. To help, we have provided a list of summer camp options across various Michigan counties below.

In today’s world, stereotypes about various groups of people are widely accepted, including neurodivergent individuals. This blog highlights a few common stereotypes about neurodiversity and why we must steer away from them.

Online gaming can bring a strong sense of joy, connection, and community for neurodivergent individuals. However, these spaces can also present unique vulnerabilities. Understanding these dynamics helps us guide safer, more positive experiences for children and teens.

Emotional overload is something that anyone can experience in today’s fast-paced world. blog breaks down the science, signs, and strategies for responding to the three stress responses of emotional overload: meltdown, burnout, and shutdown.

Social skills are often learned through trial and error, subtle experiences, and feedback from parents or peers. For many neurodivergent individuals, picking up on the unspoken rules and expectations that shape social situations can be especially challenging. Read on to learn how you can support your kids..