The SC Blog: New Essays every Month

All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.

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Things I Learned as a (Neurotypical) School Counselor for Neurodivergent Students
neurodiversity, Counseling, clinical insights, parenting, Autism, #ADHD Melissa Hinton, LCSW-C neurodiversity, Counseling, clinical insights, parenting, Autism, #ADHD Melissa Hinton, LCSW-C

Things I Learned as a (Neurotypical) School Counselor for Neurodivergent Students

Melissa Hinton, LCSW-C, worked with neurodivergent students as a school counselor for 14 years.  Now transitioning into private practice at Starobin Counseling, she’s drawing on many lessons learned about what does - and doesn’t - work when it comes to supporting kids with autism & ADHD.

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“Get a Job Already!” Why Pushing Your Young Adult Child Toward Adulthood Doesn’t Work—and What to Try Instead
Executive Function, neurodiversity, parenting, relational living Sarah Jacques, LMSW Executive Function, neurodiversity, parenting, relational living Sarah Jacques, LMSW

“Get a Job Already!” Why Pushing Your Young Adult Child Toward Adulthood Doesn’t Work—and What to Try Instead

Parents of struggling young adults can often find themselves pushing their children to plan for their futures—only to be met with resistance. Try this approach to help your child take steps toward adulthood with more confidence and success.

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Break the Cycle of Parenting Burnout
parenting, stress, self care, Mental Health, resilience, relationship issues, burnout Rikia Ancar, LCMFT parenting, stress, self care, Mental Health, resilience, relationship issues, burnout Rikia Ancar, LCMFT

Break the Cycle of Parenting Burnout

Parenting burnout is a common challenge. Sacrificing what you (and your relationship)  need in order to be a “good parent” can feel necessary in these unprecedented times.  LCMFT Rikia Ancar offers practical strategies you can use to reduce burnout and increase harmony at home.

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