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 | 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 | Sep 21, 2022 | Child mental health
Why is sleep important for kids? Sleep is crucial for healthy functioning of everyone’s body, especially as we’re growing! Not only is it when your child’s body is able to rest, which gives them the energy to get up and do what they need to the next day–whether that’s...
