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‘Pandemic Culture’ May Cause Shift in Specialized Services

Did you know a ‘Pandemic Culture’ may cause a shift in specialized services? Have you ever even heard of the term ‘Pandemic Culture’ at ... continue reading

Starfish Academy Students Experience The Chair of Joy

Students at The Starfish Academy had the joyful experience of sitting in a Chair of Joy on Thursday, May 12th. Sheryl Lynn of JOYELY ... continue reading

Building in Tandem Event Bridged Generations

A recent Building In Tandem Event at The Florida Center’s Sarasota campus bridged generations, both figuratively and literally. Justin, a 5-year-old with exceptionalities, had ... continue reading

Overcoming Compassion Fatigue

Overcoming compassion fatigue can be a challenge for those in the helping professions, I.E. mental health counselors, professionals working in the criminal justice system, ... continue reading

Sharing Your Calm

Did you know that sharing your calm with your child can be an effective way to help with their social-emotional development? In this episode ... continue reading

TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge

In this TFC Guide to the Giving Challenge, you’ll learn everything you need to know about how you can help  The Florida Center raise ... continue reading

Teaching Your Child Empathy

In this episode of Coffee with the Consultants, therapists address teaching your child empathy. Mental health counselors Stephanie Essex, Michele Duss interview guest Linda ... continue reading

Flip It Helps Caregivers Deal with Stressful Situations

A simple strategy called Flip It helps caregivers deal with stressful situations when children act out. In Season 2, Episode 2 of Centering Kids: ... continue reading

From Compromise to Connection

As a parent, I went from compromise to connection with my adopted son. When I brought him home from the hospital, I was under ... continue reading

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression?

Is it Baby Blues or Postpartum Depression? One in 7 mothers and 1 in 10 fathers experience peripartum depression, also known as postpartum depression, ... continue reading