Tanager blogs include healing stories, and wellness topics written by our team of experts.
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
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
Like many of you this week, I am feeling a whirlwind of complicated emotions as the end of another school year approaches. I am feeling the additional distraction and heartache
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
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
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
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
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
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