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How to Stop Procrastinating and Become More ProductiveThe deadline is approaching and you are working furiously to get your project finished and turned in on time. As you work, you curse yourself for putting yourself in this position yet again. But even though you...

How to Help Children with Special Needs During Covid-19The coronavirus pandemic has affected every area of our lives over the past several months. But for those of us who have children with special needs, COVID-19 has presented a series of special challenges. Schools,...

Simple Ways to De-StressStress can have a negative impact on your physical and mental health. Stress can make it difficult to focus, difficult to sleep, and suck the enjoyment out of your everyday activities. We already live in a world of constant bombardment - work,...

How to Cope With the HolidaysThe holiday season is supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but for many of us, it can be the most stressful time of the year. The stress of social gatherings, financial issues, family problems, and end-of-year work stress...

How to Manage Anxiety During a PandemicAs the pandemic drags on many people are experiencing skyrocketing anxiety and stress. This is a very normal response to a dangerous illness spreading across the globe. Responses of fear, sadness, uncertainty, and powerlessness...

What is Child Therapy and What to ExpectSeparation anxiety, tantrums, moodiness and defiant behaviors are all typical developmental challenges that nearly all children experience at certain points during childhood and adolescence.  These same behaviors can also be...

Trauma and How to Treat ItWhat is trauma? Trauma has many names, can take many forms, and is no respecter of persons. At a surface level, trauma looks like the child who is afraid to go to sleep at night because of having nightmares about the “bad man who hurt me” or...

A Conversation with LaShelle Hill, Texarkana Therapist for Chenal Family Therapy By: Rachel Pinto, MS, LPC I recently had the opportunity to talk with LaShelle Hill, LPC, who is a counselor at our Texarkana clinic. I completely admire LaShelle’s kind, empathic, and...

A Conversation with Texarkana Therapist and Clinical Director, Sarah Umphries By: Rachel Pinto, MS, LPCHere at Chenal Family Therapy, we are most interested in hiring employees who are dynamic personalities and who are uniquely invested in the work they will do for...