Tanager blogs include healing stories, and wellness topics written by our team of experts.
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
Have you ever wanted something to be true you are willing to tell yourself whatever is needed in order to believe it? And anything that does not fit into your
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
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
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
Many of us are experiencing an extended stay in Funkytown. And it is not, unfortunately, the place of groovin’ energy the disco band Lipps Inc. sung so longingly about in
Open nearly any self-help book and you are likely to find a section on journaling alongside a list of claims about how regularly putting pen to paper (or fingers to
ABC data collection is a tool used in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to record behaviors. The use of ABC data extends to teachers, parents, or anyone looking to better capture
In moments of anxiety, it presents as a nervous bouncing of the leg or tapping a pencil. When excited, it appears as squealing or clapping. If angry, it’s the tensing
Think about the last time you or someone you know purchased a new car. Suddenly, every time you sat behind the wheel, you began to notice all the other people
In light of the COVID-19 outbreak, Tanager Place Autism Services is developing a parent training curriculum. It is our hope that our presentations can be used by providers to learn
Stay up to date on the latest from Tanager.
Tanager is a 501c3 non-profit organization Ι Federal EIN: 42-0688079
We’re here to help.
If you (or someone with you) are experiencing a medical emergency, or are in danger, call 911 immediately.
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or feeling suicidal, call or text 988 immediately.
Your Life Iowa: (Facilitated by Foundation 2)
855-581-8111
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline:
988
General Information:
319-365-9164
Get Involved
Make a difference for children in your community and help thousands of families with a donation to Tanager.
Learn about our reoccurring or one-time volunteer opportunities and help build a brighter future.