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Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
Mar 3, 202110 min read
Let's be honest, there is no lemonade coming out of this pandemic.
For February, we’re focusing on parent burnout! I’m not sure why, actually. It’s about one year into the Pandemic, and honestly,
Olympia Therapy
Dec 9, 202012 min read
The Weight of Distance Learning
Let’s understand the weight of distance learning. The education system has struggled to apply known brain science and research on the...
Olympia Therapy
Oct 29, 20203 min read
Teen Anxiety is REAL!
Events like big tests, giving a presentation in front of the class, or a big game (among other things) can all create...
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 min read
Could it be ADHD?
October is ADHD Awareness Month.
Let’s start with some quick facts about ADHD:
ADHD stands for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Olympia Therapy
Oct 9, 20207 min read
The Functional Four: Sensory Secrets about the Senses You Did Know About
We thought it was important to inform parents and educators that we have EIGHT senses, not five!
Olympia Therapy
Aug 18, 20204 min read
Normal is not here yet
We are still living within a global pandemic.
This fall, as we face online and/or distant learning, families are panicking.
Olympia Therapy
Jul 14, 202054 min read
CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.
Olympia Therapy
May 9, 20205 min read
Feeling like Eeyore these days? We ALL are.
It has been over 50 days since the stay at home order was given. Our society has been running on adrenaline and cortisol for too long.
Olympia Therapy
Apr 28, 20205 min read
Emotional hijacking of our Behaviors
Children’s mental health matters. During this time you may be seeing changes in behaviors and attitudes that are “not your child,” ...
Olympia Therapy
Mar 25, 20204 min read
This is not the "New Normal."
You have probably heard the phrase “the new normal” as people are working to adjust to recent changes. As a mental health professional...
Olympia Therapy
Feb 14, 20207 min read
It's time for Ten!
Ten is a smooth stage of development, and is sometimes referred to as the “golden end” of childhood. Ten demonstrates a notable shift in...
Olympia Therapy
Feb 5, 20204 min read
Play Therapy Week 2020
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health.
Carrie Pipkin & Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 12, 20195 min read
Bedtime Battles & Sleeping Solutions
If all else fails. . . enjoy the moment. A good bed time routine takes work. Most likely it isn’t going to happen overnight. Every night you
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 16, 20196 min read
The Foundational Four: Sensory Secrets and the Senses You Didn't Know You Had.
At Olympia Therapy we know the frustration many parents experience and feel. We understand and know the pressure of all the parenting strate
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Jul 14, 20196 min read
Oh To Be 3!
The beginning of Three is often a breath of fresh air after the “terrible twos.” Three has an easier time cooperating and sharing with those
Abby Gross & Cary Hamilton
Apr 7, 20196 min read
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
The ACEs questionnaire was administered to over 17,000 adults and was comprised of ten yes/no questions evaluating the ten categories above;
Katrina Swenson & Cary M. Hamilton
Feb 1, 20192 min read
Why Deep Breathing Can Be Helpful for Anxiety—According to Science
As it turns out, there are lots of good reasons to employ deep breathing as a calming tool, according to science.
Guest Blog by Amber Lewter of Love Acumen
Dec 1, 20185 min read
The Impact of Autism on Marriages
As humans, we’re wired for survival before anything else. And Autism often serves as a threat to this survival. To understand how, you need
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 10, 20186 min read
What Do You Do, When You Don't Know What To Do As A Parent?
When in the window of tolerance, you are in the "zone" and it means your brain is responding to stimuli effectively and you are on
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 3, 20186 min read
Opening the Gateway to Connection: Strategies to Facilitate Healthy Parent- Child Relationships
An effective way to let children know you are “with” them is to learn reflective responses when communicating. This is a way of following, r
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Aug 11, 20188 min read
The Great (and Not So Great) Eight!
Every parent knows that each age and stage of child development presents new and uncharted territory. For Eight this is a time of multiple t
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Mar 19, 20186 min read
It's Time For Nine!
As Nine is starting to think more independently, their ability to have increased attention for task completion allows for improved decision-
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Feb 15, 20183 min read
When they all look alike: ADHD, Anxiety, & SPD.
As the parent of a complicated child you strive to understand the different labels your child is given and how professionals know the...
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