Tanager blogs include healing stories, and wellness topics written by our team of experts.
Tonya Hotchkin, LMFT, RPT, CTRP-C, is the VP of Clinical Services at Tanager Place Bike riding, fort building, rock collections and swimming are a few of the things that
Brianna White, LMSW, has a passion for normalizing conversations about mental health and making mental health resources readily available to those in need. Brianna currently works as a therapist with
As we move into fall and the Thanksgiving season, often we are encouraged to adopt an “attitude of gratitude.” Between an ongoing pandemic, political discord, continuous racial tensions, hot weather,
Written by Kathryn Stack, MA, LMSW. Kathryn is a therapist at Tanager Place’s Mental Wellbeing Clinic in Cedar Rapids and Coralville. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen recently confirmed that the
Written by Maggie Hartzler, LISW, CTRP-C – School Based Program Manager Mask mandates. Zoom fatigue. Social distancing. Quarantine. Variants. Prior to 2020 these terms, weren’t part of our everyday
You matter. A simple concept that carries a large impact. When is the last time you have said to yourself or someone else, “You matter?” Have you ever imagined what
For centuries, music has been used to connect, communicate, and aid in healing. Greek philosophers such as Aristotle and Plato believed that music could alter the mental, emotional, and physical
As a new clinician, I remember putting a lot of emphasis on trying to strategically prepare for each client session by either trying to preplan a structured intervention or by
For the last several decades, April has been Autism Awareness month. A time to “light it up blue” and show off the puzzle piece. This year, I encourage you to
According to the American Psychological Association (APA), trauma is “an emotional response to a terrible event like an accident or natural disaster.” A person may experience trauma from many different
Wanna come out and play? This earnest childhood invitation to engage with friends is recognized around the world by people of all ages. Play comes naturally for most children because
This week is National Play Therapy Week! During this week, we spend extra time honoring and celebrating the use of play in therapy sessions. The benefits of play do not
This week is National Play Therapy Week, a time when we celebrate and advocate for the use of play in working with children. While some people may be familiar with
While the start of a new year is often associated with resolutions and excitement, many people find themselves feeling downcast and full of despair during this time. Some folks become
Having a child be diagnosed with autism can be very challenging for parents. After the initial shock has worn off, there is a transition period where everyone in the household
The end of year signals time to gather (virtually) with friends and family to celebrate the holiday season. These gatherings can bring up feelings of excitement or dread. We look
Some kids seem to seek out leadership roles, while others avoid them at all costs. Yet leadership is linked with many characteristics that enable us to be more successful throughout
For many of us, the holidays are the best time of the year – it’s a time of togetherness, gratitude, and joy. But not everyone looks forward to the festive
Joseph Hunt Wassink, LISW, one of our school based therapists, recently had a column published in The Gazette. That column, “How to Stay Grounded Amid a Pandemic, a Natural Disaster
Too often caregivers say they want to have conversations with young people, but aren’t sure where to start. Here are five tips to help you get started. Be open and
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