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Suicide Prevention Month: Signs to Watch for and Ways to Help
This article is for general information only. It is not a substitute for mental health care, diagnosis, or emergency support. If someone is in immediate danger, call or text 988 in the United States to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, contact the Mobile Crisis Team in your area (Mecklenburg County 704-566-3410, and select option 1), or go to the nearest emergency room. A person who is thinking about suicide may not say, “I need help.” They may say, “I’m tired,” “Everyone

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Sep 1810 min read


Expanding Your Practice: Upcoming Neurodiversity & Spirituality Trainings
Check out Tabonuco's fall trainings!

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Aug 152 min read


What to Expect from EMDR Therapy
At Tabonuco Counseling, many of the individuals we work with are carrying pain that isn’t just “in their heads”—it’s in their bodies, in...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Managing Tantrums
Navigating emotional tantrums in children can be one of the most challenging experiences for parents and caregivers. Understanding the...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Mar 18, 20252 min read


The Brain and Therapy
The brain is incredibly complex, so we'll simplify it today. Imagine the human brain as having three separate layers, each linked to...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Mar 9, 20252 min read


Internal Family Systems (IFS): An Overview
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic model developed by Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It is based on the idea that the mind is...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Mar 2, 20252 min read


Helping Children Organize their Emotions
Teaching children about emotions is crucial for their emotional development and well-being. It helps them understand their own feelings,...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Feb 24, 20253 min read


How to Maintain Your Motivation and Stick to Your New Year's Resolutions
Many of us feel motivated to set New Year’s resolutions at the beginning of the year. But as the year progresses, we sometimes begin to...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Feb 16, 20253 min read


Black Mental Health Matters
While mental health is critical for everyone, Black mental health is an often underrepresented aspect of mental health discussions. There...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Feb 9, 20252 min read


Why Play Therapy
Learn why we use play theray when working with children.

Dr. Christa Phipps
Oct 19, 20232 min read


What is Counseling?
Looking at counseling through a metaphor is helpful when trying to define it.

Dr. Christa Phipps
Jul 22, 20232 min read


"You get what you get, and you don't throw a fit."
Here are some quick and helpful tips for helping your child when they are melting down!

Dr. Christa Phipps
Jul 16, 20232 min read


Parenting is Not Easy!
Disclosure: The links below are affiliate links. This means that, at zero cost to you, Tabonuco Counseling will earn an affiliate...

Dr. Christa B Phipps
Apr 30, 20233 min read
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