Outer Banks Psychological Services PLLC

05/01/2026

🌟 Big feelings? Big tools. Big connection. 🌟

Join us for My Family & Me Resiliency Workshop on Tuesday, May 12th in Manteo for an inspiring evening designed for both parents and kids to grow together. Learn practical tools for handling stress, understanding emotions, and building resilience as a family. Pizza starts at 5:00 and the workshop begins at 5:30 🍕💛

This is such a beautiful opportunity to learn the same language around emotions as your children and strengthen your family in meaningful ways. Free to attend and open to families with children K through 5th grade.

Come be part of something special. These are the skills that last a lifetime. ✨

Register by May 8th. Spots are limited.

01/28/2026

Ongoing stress can take a toll on both your brain and body, but understanding it is the first step toward feeling better.

It's not too late to join us for “Reconnect for Better Days,” a FREE 1-hour virtual workshop designed to help you learn how stress works, how to recognize it early, and simple tools you can use to reset in the moment.

🗓 Thursday, February 5, 2026
⏰ 12:00pm–1:00pm
💻 Virtual workshop

Registration is required by February 3. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/YMwYUBMbsErXHn9o7

Don't miss this great opportunity to 'Reconnect for Better Days.'

09/15/2025

Gentle reminder to find a moment to connect with someone today! We are in this Life together

09/11/2025

Have you “flipped your lid” before? I have. We all have. Teaching yourself and your child about the functions of the brain help understand WHY we may respond a certain way, and why we may not want to make decisions when our “thinking brain” (upper brain) is offline. Ideally, we can learn what may flip our lids, and tools to help get our upper brain online more efficiently.

I love the Hand Model of the Brain by Dan Siegel. Helps remember the brain functions and serves as a great nonverbal cue to communicate when you or someone else may be at risk/in action of flipping their lid: https://drdansiegel.com/hand-model-of-the-brain/

08/29/2025

Welcome back to school! Getting back into routine and increase social and cognitive demands can be quite the shock, particularly for our students with attentional differences. Here is quick overview of tips for helping students with Following Directions:

https://www.additudemag.com/follow-directions-teacher-strategies-classroom-instructions-adhd/?ecd=wnl_additude_250827_cons_adhd_school&goal=0_d9446392d6-a5b258789c-297476037

07/03/2025

Super excited for this fun, empowering resource for our young women! If your daughter is a middle schooler in Dare County, PLEASE check this out!

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Friends please take a look at our interest form for the Rooted We Rise classes taking place this fall. These classes have been designed to equip middle school girls with mindfulness skills and the tools needed to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, kindness and calmness. A big thank you to for sponsoring this event so it can be FREE to the community!

05/27/2025

It’s that time of year…End of Grade tests/exams!😱

It may feel like you are the only one to stress about these tests. But, you’re not alone!

Remind yourself of the Purpose of the tests (which is mainly to assess how well students are taught the curriculum and less about the student themselves), and what’s In Your Control to set yourself up for success—reasonable study plans, good sleep/diet, and positive mindset!

Taking a moment to Reset through mindfulness/meditative practices is a proven tool to combat Test Anxiety! Use this resource to practice different skills so you know how to Reset in the middle of exams.

An animated video about test anxiety that highlights the importance of mindfulness and writing practices to loosen worries from your mind to help boost your grade!

05/07/2025

Signs of bipolar disorder can be seen in the pediatric population, although may be mistaken for something else. Formal psychological evaluation can provide diagnostic clarification and individualized treatment planning.

04/02/2025

Triple P offers evidenced-based parenting support. Many resources are free! Our local Children & Youth Partnership of Dare County
offer many community based Triple P meetings. Group offerings is a great way to get info and learn from other families who are navigating similar growing pains and life hurdles as your family.

Need more tailored support? Reach out today to learn about Level 3, 1:1 parent support we can provide you.

Our new online parenting program can help you:
✅ Build a strong, loving connection with your child
✅ Get support to help make getting out the door, bedtimes and communication easier
✅ Guide their emotions and behaviour, positively
✅ Choose from 25 ideas and strategies you can adapt to your child’s needs, strengths and abilities.

Plus, it’s FREE, you don’t need a diagnosis or referral.

Find out more, or sign up here https://www.triplep-parenting.net.au/au/parenting-courses/stepping-stones-triple-p-online/

04/02/2025

Mark your calendars!