The Lartey Wellness Group

08/25/2026

Schools can plan the curriculum, schedule, and assessments — but not whether each child is actually ready for it come September.

Readiness here isn't academic. It's being able to sit through a full day after ten weeks off, meet a new teacher and classmates, navigate group work and cafeteria dynamics, recover from a rough morning by second period, and raise a hand when something's hard.

This is where our mentors come in. In this back-to-school stretch, our mentors are checking in with kids to make sure they are ready to face the new school year. If your child is already signed up for our kids metorship program, this is already going on.

If you have yet to sign up, click the link to set your child up for a smooth school year: https://www.larteywellness.com/kids-mentorship

08/24/2026

Asking for help is not weakness.

08/20/2026

Join April Chen, LMSW, CGP, CCTS for our upcoming CEU course: **Personality Disorders, Therapeutic Treatment & Case Studies.

Treating personality disorders is far more than just checking boxes—it’s a complex clinical process. This course goes beyond the surface to help behavioral health professionals and clinicians better understand the nuances of diagnostic reasoning and effective treatment planning.

The virtual/in-person event takes place on October 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM Eastern time.

What you will cover:
🔹 Identifying diagnostic features and differential diagnoses using current DSM-5-TR criteria.
🔹 Understanding the interplay of trauma, attachment, and development on personality functioning.
🔹 Applying evidence-based therapeutic interventions—including CBT, DBT, and mentalization-based approaches.
🔹 Interactive case study analysis to bridge the gap between theory and real-world clinical practice.

Whether you are looking to sharpen your diagnostic reasoning or want a deeper understanding of how to support clients with complex presentations, this session offers essential insights for your practice.

Ready to register? Secure your spot here:
🔗 [https://www.larteywellness.com/ceu-course]

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Clinical Overview of Personality Disorders & Case Studies. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

08/19/2026

Sometimes you don't need to hear “I'm sorry” again.

You need to see that something has actually changed.

A couple can apologize for the same hurt over and over again… but if the behavior keeps repeating, the wound never really gets a chance to heal.

That’s the difference between an apology and accountability.

An apology acknowledges what happened.

Accountability changes what happens next.

If you've ever felt like you're having the same relationship conversation over and over again, you're not alone.

What do you think matters more in a relationship an apology or changed behavior?

08/19/2026

Join Julian (Jules) Coppola-Zahavi for our upcoming CEU course: The Science of Revenge.

Revenge is far more than a moral failing—it’s a complex psychological, social, and neurobiological process. This course goes beyond the surface to help clinicians and professionals better understand the mechanisms behind grievance development and retaliatory behavior.

The presentation will happen on the 17th of October, 2026 at 1:00PM Eastern Time.

What you will cover:

🔹 The neuroscience of threat, emotion, and reward.

🔹 Understanding grievance formation, fixation, and escalation.

🔹 Applying evidence-based therapeutic interventions—including CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care.

🔹 Case study analysis to help bridge the gap between theory and clinical practice.

Whether you are looking to refine your threat assessment skills or want a deeper understanding of the “why” behind client behavior, this session offers essential insights for your practice.

Ready to register? Secure your spot here:

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: The Science of Revenge. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

08/18/2026

The phone isn't the problem, having no other alternatives is.

08/14/2026

When was the last time someone asked you how you were doing not just how your child was doing?

Parenting can be exhausting, especially when you're constantly planning, advocating, problem-solving, managing emotions, and trying to stay present for your child.

And if you're parenting a child with ADHD or other neurodevelopmental differences, that emotional load can feel even heavier.

But here's something every parent needs to hear:

Burnout doesn't mean you're a bad parent. ❤️

It may simply mean you've been carrying too much for too long without enough support.

If parenting has started to feel more like surviving than connecting, it's okay to ask for help.

Therapy and parental coaching can help you process the stress, develop healthier coping strategies, and reconnect with the parent you want to be.
Tell me honestly in the comments. 👇

08/13/2026

"Kinda chic" is trending for a reason — the most stylish thing you can do is take care of your mind. 🤍 Save this one for the days you forget. Which slide did you need today? 👇

08/12/2026

Most people think getting things done takes more discipline. So they try harder, feel worse, and get even less done.
The problem was never effort. The hardest part of any task isn't doing it; It's starting it.

08/12/2026

Infidelity can change the way you see your relationship and even the smallest things can suddenly create doubt.

But rebuilding trust isn't about pretending nothing happened. It's about consistency, honesty, open communication, and showing through your actions that things can be different.

Can love and consistency rebuild trust after betrayal? What do you think?