Category: Kid’s Mental Health 101

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Children’s Mental Health and Participation in Cultural Rituals

Children are the future of the world and a reflection of the present, as well the environment they are raised …

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An Open Letter to New Parents of Transgender Children

Your child recently came to you and said some unexpected words: “I’m trans.” Or maybe they said something like “I’m …

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Dealing with the Anger of Trauma

Trauma is generally defined in the mental health world as an emotional response to a terrible event. However, it is …

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Conversations with Clarity: Let’s Talk About Foster Care

On May 13, 2022, Jessica Knudsen, the President and CEO of Clarity Child Guidance Center, hosted a panel discussion on …

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Adolescents: Venn-diagrams

“Yikes! this kid of mine? What in the world happened to them?” Often, counselors will hear parents lament about the …

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Our Response to the Surgeon General’s Advisory on Youth Mental Health

On December 7, 2021, the U.S Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new Surgeon General’s advisory.  These statements are …

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So-Called Normal – A Familiar Story from Mark Henick

If you’ve already picked up Mark Henick’s book, “So-Called Normal,” you’ve likely noticed how familiar his story is. In his …

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Clearing Up the “Whatchamacallits” of Children’s Mental Health | Glossary of Terms

Mental health can be such a complex topic to navigate; from symptoms and diagnoses to medications and types of treatment, …

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Mental Health Awareness Month 2021: “I Am Feeling… Fine?”

may is mental health awareness month While every month is a chance to spread mental health education, May is a …

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Spotlighting an Incredible Volunteer at Clarity Child Guidance Center

Spotlighting an Incredible Volunteer at Clarity Child Guidance Center

If you have visited Clarity Child Guidance Center’s campus, chances are you probably know Kay Perez who works as a Unit Clerk. But do you …

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