Play Therapy

by Katie Godfrey | Jan 29, 2020 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Katie Godfrey, Parenting Advice

At The Catalyst Center, we strive to help families create stronger, more empathetic relationships with one another by learning about emotions and how to express them in healthy and productive ways, and acquiring new ways of thinking, problem solving, and behaving. We...

What Is Video Therapy? Is it Right for Me?

by Karmen Thulin | Jan 27, 2020 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin

Telemedicine, or seeing a medical professional on live video via the internet, is spreading across all parts of medical care including mental health. Referred to as video therapy, telehealth, and offered via various applications there are a lot of reasons you might...

What Can I Do To Encourage Positive Body Image In My Child?

by Sarah Long | Jan 20, 2020 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Parenting Advice, Sarah Long

While sitting with my clients and their families, I’ve seen time and time again the pain and havoc an eating disorder can cause. In these moments, I’m reminded of the importance of prevention. Although eating disorders and disordered eating can be triggered by lots of...

5 Common Questions: What Can I Expect During my Free Initial Consultation?

by Mary Miller | Jan 7, 2020 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Mary Miller

Scheduling and then arriving to your first therapy appointment can provoke some feelings of apprehension and uncertainty. Keep in mind that by coming in for an initial consultation, you are just seeing if the therapist is a good fit for you. Here are five frequently...

Introducing Gift Giving to Children

by Jenn Kloewer | Dec 19, 2019 | All Posts, Erin Jacklin, Jenn Kloewer, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood

Is it Ever Right to Opt Out of Family Holidays?

by Mary Miller | Dec 18, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Mary Miller, Self Care

The Holidays. For some, spending time with loved ones, many of whom you may not see on a regular basis, can bring forth feelings of excitement and joy. For others, family events can be fraught with pain, negativity and conflict which can have enormous impacts on...