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...
by Lindsay Sanner | May 1, 2023 | Mental Health
Did you get a good night’s sleep last night? For many of us, a solid night of sleep is a fantasy. Sleep is a foundational aspect of wellness, both physical and mental, but it’s often overlooked at the expense of our health. Think about how you feel when you get 8 plus...
by Lindsay Sanner | Feb 28, 2023 | Anxiety, Mental Health
Has this ever been you? You’ve probably seen some variation of this meme already. They’re all over the place. Whether we’re all still a little more awkward from the isolation of the beginning of the pandemic, or we’re all just very concerned about how others are...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 31, 2023 | Mental Health, Mindfulness
You’ve probably seen the phrase on Instagram or Tiktok or Twitter sometime in the last few years. It’s been made into a hashtag. #RestIsEssential. And it’s true. We need rest. But what kind of rest? When are we resting to help restore ourselves, and when do we feel...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 25, 2023 | boundaries, Mental Health
We know boundaries are important. They’re what protects our mental, emotional, and physical energy so that we’re not running ourselves ragged, engaging intimately with others without intention, or compromising our values. Firm boundaries matter. Taking time to reflect...
by Lindsay Sanner | Jan 3, 2023 | Mental Health
There is a lot of pressure on this season. Whether it’s pressure to make the perfect memory, pressure to buy the perfect gift, pressure to host the perfect family gathering, or pressure to make tight finances stretch far past where they normally could, the holiday...
by Lindsay Sanner | Dec 20, 2022 | Journaling
Life can seem particularly hectic in December. Just rolling of off Thanksgiving with various religious & spiritual holidays, time off of school, parties with loved ones and friends, and the grand finale that is New Year’s, time can rush by faster than we’re...
