Staging.Stillwaters

So, here we are. Michigan has pulled all COVID restrictions and mandates. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for, right? We thought when this day finally came, we would tear our masks off and throw them in the air, rejoicing in freedom. And while there are a good number of people who did exactly that,…

Hello again, In our two most recent blogs, we talked about the importance of early detection for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and common mis-diagnoses and co-occurring diagnoses with ASD. Click on those links if you missed those! In our final blog of this 3-part ASD series, we wanted to focus on some positives! While understanding symptoms and services…

In our last blog, we talked about the importance of early detection of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) for access to support and resources. If you missed that email, you can find the blog posted here.  Within that topic, we referenced testing for ASD – a psychological evaluation that explores whether criteria have been met for a…

We frequently address the importance of getting mental health services, and have often noted the importance of accurate diagnoses in order to receive the best possible treatment for mental health conditions. We always say that it’s never too late to address mental health concerns. With some conditions, testing and diagnosis are often required to receive…

Have you heard the terms “green time”, “green therapy”, or “nature therapy”? This terms refer to a wide range of ways that you can use nature and the outdoors to improve mental health. It’s an all-encompassing term for everything from adding nature time into your life on your own to doing it with a therapist…

Spring brings with it warmer weather, elevated mood, and a sense of fresh, new things. As plants bloom, the world looks and feels brand new. For many, this season brings with it a drive to renew themselves as the world renews.  In the past year we’ve given suggestions for coping with Covid, setting goals for…

As we head into the end of March, it’s hard not to notice this month holding more negativity than before. This time last year, our world changed dramatically. The lockdowns and stay-homes began and panic flooded through the world. What we hoped would be resolved in a couple weeks stretched into months and now, at…

What might you have in common with a Pufferfish? Probably more than you think! Pufferfish are known for their response to a threat… they quickly transform from a cute, small, and slow swimmer into a much larger, spiky, fierce, and even toxic force to be reckoned with. When threatened, a Pufferfish becomes one of the…

As many thing re-open, new cases of Covid slow down, and people start getting vaccines, it’s feels like we are trending in a healthier direction. It’s important not to let our guard down too quickly, however, and to stay focused on healthy behaviors and choices.  We think its fair to say that many of us…

Here we are, in the typical February mid-winter cold-weather gloom, except things are far from typical in many ways. The pandemic continues and the political climate is still turbulent, to say the least. Even as therapists, with a wide range of mental health experience, we are feeling the impact of these situations right there with…