twice-exceptional Archives - S. Abigail McCarrel, LCSW, DCSW

Mental Health Habits for 2021

August 23, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Good mental habits for 2021 are a must! We live in a society that seems obsessed with physical health and weight loss. A majority of people have tried one or more diets to lose weight. People join gyms, juice, and take supplements, all in an effort to optimize their physical health. Sadly, most people don’t give their mental health a second thought. The problem is, no matter how good you look in a bathing suit or how “ripped” you may be, or how low your cholesterol is if you aren’t ...read more

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Anxiety, Depression Tagged With: Family Therapy, gifted family therapy, gifted students, mental health, mental health and gratitude, mental health and mindfulness, mental health and self-compassion, mental health counselor, mental health day, mental health help, mental health in families, mental health services, mental health therapy, psychotherapy, twice-exceptional

6 Signs of Depression in Teens

July 19, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Do you know the 6 signs of depression in teens? Ask any parent what their main job is and they will tell you it’s protecting their children and keeping them safe. New parents spend hours, if not days, baby-proofing the house. They research the best car seats and bike helmets and figure out ways to ensure their kids are safe online. But, no matter how hard parents work to keep their kids safe, it is very difficult to protect children against mental health issues such as depression. According to ...read more

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Depression Tagged With: #Parenting, 2e, childhood trauma, depression, depression help, depression in families, depression symptoms, depression symptoms in teens, family therapy for giftedness, family therapy for teens, Family trauma, teen therapy, teens, therapy for teens, twice-exceptional

The Healing Power of Nature

May 24, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

One only needs to read a few lines from poets such as Frost, Wordsworth, and Thoreau to recognize the love for and connection to nature human beings have always had. Nature stirs our souls and imagination and brings beauty to our everyday lives. But it turns out, nature also brings a slew of benefits to our mental and physical health. The Healing Power of Nature Research is now clearly indicating that spending time outdoors can have a positive impact on our health. Whether you bike, hike, or ...read more

Filed Under: Anxiety, Depression, General Tagged With: earthing, ecotherapy, Family Therapist, family therapy for giftedness, family therapy sessions, forrest bathing, gifted and talented, gifted parenting, gifted students, giftedness, nature, online family therapy, online therapy, parenting gifted children, twice-exceptional

How Learning Disabilities Affect a Child’s Mental Health

January 15, 2021 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

For many children and teens, learning disabilities are a frustrating part of life. Learning disabilities not only bring a sense of shame and isolation, but they can also lead to mental health issues in some children. What Are Learning Disabilities? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a learning disability is any disorder of the fundamental psychological processes involved in understanding or using language. These can ultimately result in difficulties thinking, ...read more

Filed Under: Adolescents/Teens, Children, School & Academics Tagged With: #Parenting, 2e, Family Connection, Family Counseling, Family Therapist, Family Therapy, family therapy sessions, gifted and talented, gifted family therapy, gifted parenting, gifted students, giftedness, learning disabilities, therapy for learning disabilities, twice-exceptional

What is Conscious Parenting?

November 4, 2019 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

How many parents have said at one point or another, “I wish my child would have come with a users’ manual,”? Nearly every single one. Nothing can really prepare us for parenthood. No class, no advice, and no user manual can give us the tools we require for raising happy and healthy kids. The truth is, to be good parents requires us to be conscious parents. Mindfulness – It’s Not Just for Meditation Your 8-year-old runs in from the backyard, excited to tell you about the frog he just found ...read more

Filed Under: Parenting Tagged With: #Parenting, 2e, childhood trauma, childhood wounds, consciousparenting, Family Therapy, forgiveness, Maya Angelou, mindful parenting, mindfulness, parenting gifted children, parenting twice-exceptional kiddos, positive parenting, teach through love, twice-exceptional

4 Tips for Parenting an Above Average Child

October 4, 2019 by BBYMCCRRL75216 Leave a Comment

Parenting the Above Average Child If you’re the parent of a gifted child, you may be challenged with a unique set of circumstances. Your gifted child might be mentally above average, but have difficulty interacting with their peers; they may be immature, impatient, or easily bored. Your friends and family may look on in awe at your child’s abilities, blissfully unaware of the difficulties you face on a daily basis. Here are four tips to help you parent your above average son or daughter. 1. ...read more

Filed Under: Teens/Children Tagged With: 2e, family therapy for gifted, gifted, gifted and talented, gifted assessment, gifted classroom, gifted education, gifted family therapy, gifted parenting, gifted teacher, giftedness, overexcitabilities, parenting gifted, parenting gifted children, parenting gifted kids, twice-exceptional