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College Acceptance must not equal Self-Acceptance
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Your self-worth must not be defined by college acceptance letters. Here’s why.

An Open Letter to all High School Juniors & Seniors
Where you end up going to college does ...

How to Really Connect with Teens (and Kids) During the Holiday Break
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This Fall, we welcomed back teens in-person to our new group room for the Circle Up Teen Group program. In the past several weeks, it's been such a pleasure to watch the teens share with each other, express their honest feelings, give each other feedback and support, and make connection...

10+ Tips for a Positive School Transition During the Pandemic
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Dear Parents & Friends, The back to school transition is always filled with a wide array of emotions, and this year certainly has its added challenges. All of our staff therapists have shared tips (for both parents and students) for making this school transition as positive as possible. ...

Start Planning Now for a Positive Summer
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The past year has presented many challenges for maintaining social connections and nurturing friendships. Children and teens have felt the impact of this even more significantly, given that they typically rely on school or organized group activities to connect and interact. The isolation caused b...