Gretchen Woosley MSW, LCSW

February 22

40 days
In many faith traditions there is a time of personal exploration and repentance, a time for spiritual renewal, a time to change direction, if necessary.  In the Christian tradition today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the season of Lent. … Continue reading →

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February 20

Stress and Your Brain
When was the last time you thought about taking care of your brain?  Your limbic, or emotional brain is responsible for how you respond to stress.  It is the part of your brain that controls your emotional responses, your mood, … Continue reading →

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February 05

It’s All About Priorities
Many of us are rushing through life feeling frustrated.  We’re frustrated because we aren’t doing the things that mean the most to us. Or we’re not doing enough of the things that bring us joy and we’re doing too much … Continue reading →

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January 13

Communicating with Adolescents
One of the most frequent complaints I  hear as a therapist has to do with parenting adolescents.  Parents often identify this time of a child’s life as the most difficult time to parent.  And while I understand why that’s the … Continue reading →

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January 01

A New Year’s Resolution for Parents
As we ring in the New Year I believe it is the perfect time to look at our relationships and resolve to commit our best selves to those that are most important to us. That may be our spouse, or … Continue reading →

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December 06

The Importance of a Bedtime Routine
Last time I shared the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding the amount of sleep children need at various stages of development. So how can we help them meet those recommendations?  First and foremost we have to establish a … Continue reading →

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November 02

Good Night, Sleep Tight–The Importance of Sleep
Why do so many of us have problems with sleep? As a culture, it seems we undervalue sleep and rest, in general. Perhaps we feel to rest and get a full night’s sleep is lazy. “We need to get everything … Continue reading →

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October 24

Television and Kids
Recently the American Academy of Pediatrics warned that children under 2 years of age should not spend any time in front of televisions, computers, or other “screens.” They stated that the time spent in front of these screens is not … Continue reading →

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October 18

Choosing a Psychotherapist
In my last post I shared a list of symptoms to watch for if you feel your child may need mental health services. The next step is to look for a therapist that would be a good fit for your … Continue reading →

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October 12

Welcome to my blog!
Beginning today I will share with you some of what I have learned over the past 25 years working as a psychotherapist specializing in work with children and families.  We will explore topics that frequently arise in my practice, including … Continue reading →

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