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Carson Parker
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Carson Parker
Feb 2
Building Resilience in Teens and Young Adults
Building resilience in teens equips them with the skills and mindset they’ll need to navigate challenges confidently as adults.
Carson Parker
Sep 29, 2024
Why so many teens are suffering from anxiety now
Written by: Dina Nunziato, PhD , Why now? While each teen’s experience is unique, these common societal, cultural, and environmental...
Carson Parker
Jan 11, 2024
Parent Involvement in mental health Treatment Programs
When a young person is struggling due to mental health issues, it has negative effects throughout the family system. Parents can feel...
Carson Parker
May 3, 2023
Teens Are in a Mental Health Crisis—Here's How Parents Can Help-Kimberly Zapata
Mental health issues are on the rise, particularly amongst teens and young adults. But experts agree: There is both help and hope....
Carson Parker
Apr 5, 2023
How Can I Be of Service with Complex Kids, Teens, and Young Adults
As an independent therapeutic educational consultant, I can be an invaluable resource to both you and the families with which you work. ...


Carson Parker
Sep 16, 2021
Teenagers and Back-to-School Stress
For many, the transition back to full-time school will be challenging, with new schedules, activities and pressures. Heading back to...


Carson Parker
Aug 26, 2021


Carson Parker
Aug 10, 2021
About Trauma
What is Trauma? Trauma is a person’s emotional response to a distressing experience. Few people can go through life without encountering...


Carson Parker
May 25, 2021
Summer Program ideas for Kids and Teens that Need Therapeutic Support
As the school year comes to an end, many parents reach out to me to explore summer program options for their kids, adolescents and teens....


Carson Parker
May 7, 2021
Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support
Article adapted from Healthychildren.org The stress, fear, grief, isolation and uncertainty created by COVID-19 pandemic can wear anyone...

Carson Parker
Feb 11, 2021
Achieving Successful Treatment Outcomes with a Team Approach to Therapeutic Placements
I prefer a team approach to therapeutic placement. When a family engages my services, they are often feeling exhausted and hopeless. ...


Carson Parker
Oct 2, 2020
Benefits of Hiring a Therapeutic Educational Consultant
Program Knowledge and Expertise Finding the right program for a child is essential for a successful outcome. There are so many programs...


Carson Parker
Aug 3, 2020
I am Exhausted- the Truth about Parent Burnout
BY BRYNN BURGER, ADDitude Magazine I am exhausted in a way that parents of neurotypical children may never understand. After 8 years of...


Carson Parker
Jun 26, 2020
Engaging an EC To Support Complex Clients and Families
As a therapeutic educational consultant, I am a full time planner and expert on therapeutic resources, specialized schools and...
Carson Parker
Apr 27, 2020
Supporting Teenagers and Young Adults During the Coronavirus Crisis
Tips for Parents with Older Children at Home- by Caroline Miller Having teenagers confined to home during the coronavirus crisis may not...


Carson Parker
Mar 23, 2020
Get outside 🌲
Spending time in nature can help relieve stress and anxiety, improve your mood, and boost feelings of happiness and wellbeing. Whatever...


Carson Parker
Jan 28, 2020
When Should You Call a Therapeutic Educational Consultant
One of the most common questions I get from both clinical professionals and families is "How do I know when I should call you"? Most...


Carson Parker
Dec 23, 2019
Surviving Family During the Holidays
Does Your Anxiety Level Rise as Soon as the Words " Family Holiday" are Uttered? Read on about what Mary Foston-English, MFT, has to...


Carson Parker
Sep 18, 2019
What You Should Know about Therapeutic Educational Consultants
Independent therapeutic educational consultants are an important resource to both families and professionals who work with adolescents...
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