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Author: Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW


Supporting Your Child When the World Feels Scary

March 1, 2022  |  Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

With everything going on in the world, parents often wonder how and when to talk to their kids about difficult topics such as war, racism, violence, public health concerns, etc.  Whether kids are in the classroom or playing at the park with their neighborhood peers, they are likely to hear things that parents don’t know […]

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Celebrating Camp Cozy!

January 12, 2022  |  Pediatric Therapy, Play  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

A cold and snowy morning outside, but a warm and toasty scene inside as Camp Cozy welcomed 30 campers through our doors . . . After two years in a pandemic, our Encompass Pediatric Therapy team saw a common thread amongst the kids they serve: they are hungry for social interaction, and they need supported […]

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Reclaiming the Holiday Spirit Amidst A Pandemic

December 22, 2020  |  Behavioral Health  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

This time of year can be a challenging one for kids and parents- even on a more typical year than 2020. The challenges may be different this year but they are still in full effect. As parents, we want our kids to have memories filled with magic and joy, and love. Many times, those high […]

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Connection Over Perfection During COVID-19

March 26, 2020  |  Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

It’s just after 10:00 am, and I’ve already heard from a few clients and a few personal friends today that the biggest struggle in their home right now is academics. Some parents are feeling like they must single-handedly ensure that their child doesn’t forget what they’ve learned so far this year and prepare them to […]

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Managing Anxiety During Uncertain Times

March 5, 2020  |  Behavioral Health, Parenting  |  By Megan Walsh, MSW, LICSW

Just spend a few minutes listening to the radio, watching TV, or checking your phone, and you’ll be inundated with information about toilet paper shortages, political issues, and constantly changing recommendations for keeping ourselves and our kids healthy. It’s enough to send many of us into a tailspin of “What ifs,” “What do I do […]

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