Category Archives: therapist

Navigating Holiday Family Gatherings as an LGBTQ Person

Authored by Whitney Hardman, Milestone House Manager and Lorri Lake, Family Therapist The holidays have a way of adding a little more food and a little more stress to each of our plates. If you are an LGBTQ person, it … Continue reading

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Preventing Child Abuse

Authored by: Chris Bereshnyi, Family Therapist at Salt Lake County Youth Services As April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, I would like to talk about some factors that strengthen families, and thus reduce the risks of child abuse. Of … Continue reading

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Spring and its many opportunities

Authored By: Kent Larson, Family Therapist Why are people so excited about spring? Who cares what the weather is outside?  Doesn’t life just go on no matter the season of the year? Though some, who are in the minority, may … Continue reading

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Setting boundaries with others: a necessity in interpersonal relationships

Authored by: Kent Larson, Family Therapist Last fall brought this country one of the most divisive elections I have ever seen in my lifetime (and I am old).  The contention created has been seen in the workplace, at family and … Continue reading

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Experts advice for Blue Monday

Authored by: Kent Larson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Is Blue Monday the saddest day of the year?  The third Monday of January is said to be the most depressing day of the year as supposedly it is the gloomiest day … Continue reading

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Pink drug(U-47700) and what to do about it

Authored by: Khanh Tong, Prevention Case Manager Recently there’s been a lot of talk about the “Pink” drug (also known as U-47700). Many fear that this is the “new drug” on the street and it could get to our youth. … Continue reading

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Suicide…Signs and Resources to Help

Authored by Chris Berishnyi, Youth Services Crisis Counselor Suicide…  It’s a word that’s been in the news much too often lately. Almost everyone has been impacted by it and or knows someone who has attempted it, whether it’s a family … Continue reading

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Programas después de la escuela en el Condado de Salt Lake

Authored by Nefily Ledezma, Youth Services Crisis Counseling Services La división de servicios para los jóvenes (Division of Youth Services) del condado de Salt Lake, está aquí para ayudarle a usted y a su familia. Esta semana abarcamos el programa … Continue reading

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The Power of Positive Movement with Tanner Dance Summer Camp and School Programs

 Authored by Maria Drummond, YS Recreation Therapist Droop your face, slump your shoulders, lower your chin to your chest and let your arms hang limply at your side. While holding that pose, say “I feel great, I feel wonderful, I … Continue reading

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Salt Lake County Youth Services – Ayuda para los jóvenes

Authored by Nefy Ledezma, Youth Services Crisis Counselor División de servicios para los jóvenes (Division of youth services) del condado de Salt Lake, está aquí para ayudarle a usted y a su familia. Nosotros ofrecemos múltiples servicios enfocados a ayudar … Continue reading

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