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Gratitude Can Be A Lighthouse
We often find ourselves adrift in the delightfully unpredictable journey of life, awash with a tsunami of tweets, texts, and TikToks. Ah,...

Cary M Hamilton
Nov 21, 20233 min read


Navigating The Maze That Is ADHD
October is here, and so is ADHD Awareness Month. It is a time to shed light on the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Cary M Hamilton
Oct 18, 20235 min read


The Value of Continuing Therapy in the Summer Months!
As the school year comes to an end, many parents may be wondering if they should continue their child's therapy sessions during the...

Cary M. Hamilton
Jun 30, 20233 min read


Mental health is HEALTH
One thing the pandemic of the last couple of years has proven to us is that mental health is at the core of our well-being.

Cary M Hamilton
May 3, 20227 min read


What is Play Therapy?
Taking care of a child's emotional and psychological world is just as important as caring for the health of their body and teeth.

Cary M Hamilton
Feb 4, 20224 min read


FALL into Your Gustatory Sense
Fall is the season that brings out my favorite treats, and many are enjoyed during my family’s Thanksgiving feast.

Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 2, 20214 min read


Even Superheroes & Rockstars have to lower their expectations sometimes.
Parents, it’s May.
We’ve made it through 14 months of a pandemic. Do you remember last summer? We literally made it through wildfires...
Carrie Pipkin
May 19, 20213 min read


The pandemics' greatest impact has been on our children's mental health.
We are a year into the pandemic and we can really see the impact of the last year on our children. We can FEEL it too.

Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
May 10, 20218 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...

Cary M Hamilton
Dec 9, 202012 min read


Gratitude & Vulnerable Moments of Joy
We are all experiencing pain, confusion, & struggle. Yet, we are here for each other. We still have those glimpsed moments of vulnerable joy

Cary M Hamilton
Nov 24, 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
Oct 29, 20203 min read


CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ARCHIVE
A review or our Newsletter CONNECTIONS, all in one place.

Cary M Hamilton
Jul 14, 202054 min read


We have choices to make. Actions to take.
We have reached a tipping point in our society, and our children are watching. Our children are watching, listening, and absorbing...

Cary M Hamilton
Jun 4, 20204 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.

Cary M Hamilton
May 9, 20205 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...

Cary M Hamilton
Mar 25, 20204 min read


Talking to Children about COVID19
Olympia Therapy would like to provide our community with an update to our current office functioning and ways to support you and your family

Cary Hamilton
Mar 11, 20204 min read


The truth about "Self Care."
Parents today are being pulled in every direction. Our society seems to glorify being busy like it’s some sort of social status.

Cary M Hamilton
Jan 15, 20204 min read


“Being With” your child develops their Resiliency
As a parent, if we lose sight of the human child in front of you and only seek to have compliance and dominance over the developing child -

Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Sep 16, 20197 min read


May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
We have to keep our body fueled, moving, well rested, curious, and engaged with other humans. And sometimes, we need to seek help when we ar

Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
May 10, 20194 min read
The information contained on this site, blog posts, videos, and interviews are for general education purposes and do not constitute professional advice. If you are a provider, it’s important to seek training, continuing education, or clinical supervision. If you are a parent, I encourage you to seek direct help from a qualified provider for your child and family. All identifying information, including names and other details, has been changed to protect the privacy of individuals.
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