Tanager blogs include healing stories, and wellness topics written by our team of experts.
A Caregiver’s Guide to Building Strong Relationships Did you know family bonding supports mental wellbeing and resilience? The relationships a child has with their caretakers and other trusted adults can
Tanager is proud to support March’s Women’s History Month by offering these reading suggestions for all ages to learn more about the month we celebrate and to support authors of
Tanager is proud to support February’s Black History Month by offering these reading suggestions for all ages to learn more about the month we celebrate and to support authors of
While many people think of the holidays as a time for cheer, joy and connection, about 38% of people feel a sense of increased stress (APA, 2021). Often this is
Watch Heather’s interview with KCRG Written by Heather Ward, Clinic Therapist Supervisor/Therapist As a person born in the early 90’s, I remember most of the messaging about how I was
New pencils, new shoes, a new backpack – back to school can bring all sorts of joy for kids, families, and teachers alike. But it also comes with added expenses,
Navigating the transition back to school in August can bring about stress for families. At Tanager, our dedication lies in aiding both children and families to not only adapt but
Can you picture having a job that requires you to wake up early, with a boss who has strict rules and controls every aspect of your day including how you
Our need for safety is paramount for our mental well-being. It is the basic need to be fulfilled in order to make positive change and growth. In today’s world, feeling
Imagine taking your child to the doctor, having your child diagnosed with a life-long condition, then being basically told to have a nice day. That was me when my daughter
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
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
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
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
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
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
“I hope kids will remember that they are not alone … and how important it is to bring something beautiful into the world and share it with others.” School Based
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
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