by Lindsay Sanner | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Healing Power of Pets Recently I thrifted the cutest book, We’ll Prescribe You a Cat. And while I can’t lie, I bought it because the cover was cute, the book was about something very dear to me- emotional support animals. Just like the nature of this book, the job...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Do I Feel Numb Instead Of Sad? Do you ever feel like you’re just going through the motions? Feel like life is happening around you, but you feel indifferent? Have you ever caught yourself comparing your reactions to the reactions of those around you? If so, you...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
7 Signs You Might Need a Digital Detox Ever feel like your phone is draining more than just its battery? There are several ways that technology can quietly impact your mental health. You feel anxious when you’re away from your phone Checking your notifications...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Power of Mindfulness If you are one of my clients, you already know this is one of my favorite things to yap about, so I’m excited to share a little bit of that with you, reader! When you harness the power of mindfulness you have the ability to literally rewire...
by shaycarnahan | Oct 24, 2025 | Anxiety, boundaries, Child mental health, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapist
INTROVERTS UNITE! Or, maybe we do that next week? Groups can be a lot, and I usually need a good two to three business days to prepare. A recent event has got me thinking about that aspect of my personality, and how I learned to confidently use that part of myself as...
by shaycarnahan | Sep 17, 2025 | Anxiety, boundaries, Child mental health, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapist
Showing Up as Myself: The Power of Self-Disclosure in Counseling If you are reading this, then you are here to learn about something near and dear to all our hearts. Self-disclosure. So, what is it and how have I used it so far in my career? To put it simply,...
by Sidney Claire Lampon | Feb 21, 2025 | Anxiety, boundaries, Child mental health, Depression, Grounding, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Therapist
What to Expect in OCD Therapy Hi y’all! I’m the therapist behind this blog post, and my name is Sidney Claire Lampon, LPC. I joined Andover Family Counseling after moving to the Wichita area 3 months ago. I lived in Birmingham, AL for 25 years, but Wichita and Andover...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jul 6, 2023 | Child mental health
We’ve written a lot on parenting & raising children. We’re passionate about parent and child mental health, and helping to develop strong, reliable family relationships. Whether you’re looking for support with your own mental health as you come into your...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jun 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Do you have a healthy self image? You’re probably familiar with concepts such as self love (practices for finding ways to express and accept love for yourself) and self care (practices to care for your mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing) but how much do...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 30, 2023 | Child mental health
Do you have fond memories of playing with other kids outdoors in your neighborhood growing up? Many people do, and those memories are often a source of nostalgia for parents. Outdoor play is a great way to encourage your children to explore their imaginations...
