It is hard to ignore the tension in the air lately. Political conversations feel louder, more personal, and more emotionally charged than ever. Many people I talk with, clients, colleagues, and friends, share a similar struggle: How do I stay informed without feeling overwhelmed, angry, or emotionally exhausted? Some of us cope by staying in…[ Read the full article ]
This book review might, at first, seem a bit out of the realm of the kind of books we usually feature in our newsletter, and I initially had the same thought. A financial advisor recommended it to me, and I am always open to new materials. I had to laugh when I began the book,…[ Read the full article ]
Hello, I’m Keesha McQuay, PLMHP/PLCSW. I’m deeply passionate about supporting people of all ages and backgrounds, especially those who have experienced complex trauma or are navigating challenging obstacles. My goal is to create a safe, encouraging space where people feel heard, understood, and supported—no matter what they’re walking through. I earned my bachelor’s in social…[ Read the full article ]
Have you ever wondered why people respond differently to stress, trauma, or life changes—even when they share similar genes? The answer may lie in a fascinating field called epigenetics. Epigenetics is the study of how your environment and experiences can change the way your genes work, without changing the actual DNA you were born with…[ Read the full article ]
When children struggle—whether through meltdowns, defiance, withdrawal, or emotional outbursts, it’s easy to assume they won’t behave, don’t care, or aren’t trying. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) invites us to pause and consider a different, more compassionate lens: “Kids do well if they can.” This simple but powerful idea, developed by Dr. Ross Greene, shifts…[ Read the full article ]
Loneliness. What was considered an emotional experience is now being publicized as a health crisis with consequences for physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. The US Surgeon General has named loneliness and social disconnection as an epidemic, reporting that one in two Americans reports feeling lonely regularly. (Office of US Surgeon General, 2023) Approximately, 50% of…[ Read the full article ]
Healing with Psychedelics: A Step-by-Step Handbook to Safe and Sustainable Transformation was published earlier this year, by GV Freeman and I immediately bought a copy to review. This is a new and exciting therapy modality, with minimal concrete information published but much interest. I was excited to read the book, the first written by this…[ Read the full article ]
Continuing the series of adjunct modalities, I would like to focus this article on a place out of state, but within easy driving distance, especially considering the benefits. Several years ago, the first year it opened in fact, a friend and I were in Hot Springs, SD and read about their newest option, Moccasin Springs.…[ Read the full article ]
“Servant leadership fosters environments where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow. By modeling humility, integrity, and empathy, servant leaders strengthen trust and collaboration, creating teams that are both resilient and deeply connected to shared purpose.”(Jit et al., 2016) Servant leadership is characterized by leaders who prioritize the development of their followers, exhibit humility,…[ Read the full article ]
Rachel Kohlman is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Practitioner with a master’s degree in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology from Colorado State University Global (2025) and a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Central Christian College in McPherson, Kansas. She also holds an associate degree in paramedicine from Northeast Community College and completed her internship…[ Read the full article ]