ArtWell Therapy Center

06/04/2026

Happy Pride Month all!!! It is a beautiful time to honor LGBTQ+ culture, celebrate diversity, and remember the history of the movement.

06/01/2026

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05/28/2026

The end of the school year brings immense stress, often triggering fatigue, behavioral meltdowns, and anxiety for both students and parents. It is a period of sensory overload, impending schedule shifts, and loss of routine that requires conscious decompression to navigate successfully.Tackling this seasonal burnout requires a few direct, manageable strategies: 🧠 Navigating Student Burnout: Normalize the exhaustion: Recognize that the “end-of-year slump” is a real physiological and emotional response, not just bad behavior or laziness.Protect sleep: Fatigue directly impacts emotional regulation. Maintain a consistent bedtime to help the brain process all the end-of-year changes.Keep expectations realistic: With finals and projects piling up, reduce unnecessary chores or pressures at home to give your child space to decompress. 🗓️ Managing the Transition Maintain “anchor” habits: Keep a few predictable daily routines (e.g., a morning walk or an evening wind-down ritual) to provide stability amidst the chaos.Anticipate the void: Kids often feel anxious about losing daily friend connections and a set structure. Start planning a few loose, low-stress summer activities or playdates to give them something to look forward to.

05/25/2026

05/25/2026

Come see what all the fuss is about!

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05/22/2026

Why positive affirmations you ask? Positive affirmations are important because they help challenge negative thoughts, build self-confidence, and reinforce healthier ways of thinking. Over time, they can improve mindset, motivation, and emotional resilience. Now get out there, and love yourself!!

05/18/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month in May serves as a crucial reminder to challenge the stigma surrounding behavioral health. Hospitals, health systems, and advocacy networks play a vital role in providing essential support, helping patients discover community resources and access comprehensive, stigma-free care. 

05/18/2026

💫 UPDATED DATES!!💫 Looking for guidance, understanding, and support as you navigate your child’s identity journey? Join ArtWell Therapy Center’s LGBTQIA+ Presentation Series, facilitated by Niko Aguilar, for an affirming and educational space designed specifically for parents and caregivers of q***r youth. Through four engaging sessions, participants will explore topics including gender, sexuality, supporting a q***r child, and parent processing in a compassionate, judgment-free environment. Each session includes interactive Q&A time, practical resources, and take-home presentation materials to help families build confidence, connection, and understanding. Insurance accepted. Saturdays, July 11th–Aug 1st from 3:30–5 PM.

05/17/2026

At ArtWell, we don’t align with any particular religious affiliation, but we agree that all walks of life should respect one another. Children’s YouTube educator Ms. Rachel, whose real name is Rachel Griffin Accurso, recently shared a message about inclusion in her online classroom. The 43-year-old content creator, known for her Songs for Littles series that has billions of views, posted that everyone is welcome, specifically naming trans, gay, and nonbinary people, along with individuals from different religions, political parties, and backgrounds.

In a follow-up comment, Ms. Rachel stated she identifies as a Christian and believes, based on her faith and the example of Jesus, that no one should be excluded. She has previously celebrated Pride Month and expressed support for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Ms. Rachel is a former preschool music teacher with a Master’s degree in Music Education. She began creating content to help her own son with speech development and now reaches millions of young children and families worldwide.

Parents and viewers may hold different personal views on these topics and can decide what content best aligns with their family values. ArtWell thanks you !

(Photo: Rachel Griffin Accurso)

05/16/2026

Sometimes we all need a pick me up