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Gratitude As A Lighthouse
Life is often like navigating a restless sea, full of surprise currents, sudden storms, and the constant tug of distractions.
Olympia Therapy
Nov 26, 20243 min read
Finding Glimmers This Fall: Embracing Small Moments of Joy in the Messy Middle
Here’s the thing about life—it’s messy, unpredictable, and beautifully imperfect.
Olympia Therapy
Nov 7, 20244 min read
Putting a Freeze on the Holiday Meltdowns
While we love to fantasize about winter wonderlands and the holiday spirit, any parent knows that meltdowns are just as prevalent as snowfla
Olympia Therapy
Nov 4, 20244 min read
Parenting Sensory Processing Neurodivergence.
Alright, listen up. Parenting today—it’s like you’ve been handed a manual that’s missing half the pages, but you’re expected to be an expert
Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 4, 20246 min read
Navigating Teen Stress in a World Without Phones at School
This year, our local school districts and schools across the country have started cracking down on cell phone use, implementing stricter...
Olympia Therapy
Sep 9, 20245 min read
Embracing Diversity and Love
As the vibrant colors of summer bloom around us, we step into a month of celebration, reflection, and advocacy: Pride Month.
Cary M. Hamilton
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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,...
Olympia Therapy
Nov 21, 20233 min read
Navigating the Labyrinth of Labels: Unpacking the ADHD, Anxiety, and SPD Triad
Navigating the tangled web of labels like ADHD, Anxiety, and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) for your child can be both confusing and emot
Cary Hamilton
Oct 29, 20234 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
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is more than just “play.” It heals children in their own language.
What is Play Therapy?
Olympia Therapy
Feb 3, 20235 min read
Gratitude is learned at home
What most parents, including myself, hope for their children is that they will be grateful for and acknowledge what they have.
Olympia Therapy
Nov 16, 20223 min read
Six Ways to Ease Transitions- Back to School 2022
The seasons are changing, and we’re headed back into one of the biggest transitions -- going from summer to the school year.
Morgan Teachworth White & Cary Hamilton
Aug 31, 20224 min read
FALL into Your Interoception Sense
Our interoception sensory system works to bring awareness to the inner workings of our body and regulate our internal physical states
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Nov 16, 20214 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
FALL into Your Auditory Sense
I am not sure about your home on thanksgiving, but my home is rather loud with talking, laughter, and children running around; this is...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 29, 20214 min read
FALL into Your Olfactory Sense
Our olfactory (smell) system is a powerful one. As many people know, it is common for fragrances, odors, and other smells...
Celia Courser and Cary M. Hamilton
Oct 27, 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
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,
Cary M. Hamilton & Katrina Swenson
Mar 3, 202110 min read
Play Heals! National Play Therapy Week
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an evidence-based practice for working with children to improve their mental health. Play Therapy uses
Olympia Therapy
Feb 10, 20214 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
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
Olympia Therapy
Nov 24, 20203 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
Cary M. Hamilton & Sarah Moran
Oct 14, 20205 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
Oct 9, 20207 min read
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