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Impact of Parenting a Child with Autism on the Marriage by Beth Orns

Parenting, in general, is not easy on a marriage, but when you have the extra challenge of parenting a child who has autism it is even harder. Studies have shown that 80% of couples who have a child...

Community in Autism Parenting

Parenting can be one of the most isolating experiences of our life. Parenting a child on the autism spectrum can multiply that isolation by a hundred. There just don’t seem to be words that...

Building Community by Oliver C. Stone

Isolation is one of the most common issues that people deal with, but how do we stop being isolated? I feel like people always talk about “building community” or “relying on your community.” But...

Gender and Its Terms

When many people come to therapy they want to better understand themselves and figuring out how they feel about gender and sexuality is an important part of this. With Pride Month happening, I felt that it was a good time to talk about gender and sexuality. When someone mentions gender or...

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Simplifying Graduation Gifts by Beth Orns

Over the summer we have a lot of graduation parties for middle school students, high schoolers, and college grads. A question that often comes up is what is an appropriate gift for each of these graduates. In her book Lazy Genius Kendra Adeci recommends a “decide once” for these kinds of gifts....

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Why Choose a Social Worker To Be Your Therapist?

Why Choose a Social Worker To Be Your Therapist?

You might be confused about the credentials your therapist has and wondering what all the different letters mean. Whether your therapist is a LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or licensed psychologist, they have the training required to provide mental health care. However, different education and training impact...

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Navigating the Transition from College Graduation to Adulthood: A Guide

Navigating the Transition from College Graduation to Adulthood: A Guide

Transitioning from college graduation to adulthood is a significant milestone, often accompanied by a mix of excitement and uncertainty. While there’s plenty of advice on navigating the leap from high school to college, the transition to post-grad life is equally challenging and deserves attention. This period is marked by bidding farewell to friends and the familiar college lifestyle while stepping into the realm of adult responsibilities and uncertainties.

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Beth Orns, owner and licensed therapist at Better Together Mental Health.
Anna Cox, licensed therapist in Columbia, Missouri.

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