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How to Help Your Kids Adjust to the Back-to-School Transition

We are on the cusp of the new school year, and leaving summer vacation behind can be a challenging transition for many families. Transitions are a naturally stressful part of life. Although we might always feel the strain of a big transition, there are things we can do to help our children cope, build resilience,…

Supporting Breast Cancer Thrivers During The Month of October

Breast cancer awareness month is the month of October. The prevalence of breast cancer in the United States is on the rise and is now considered a modern American epidemic. Many of us know someone directly affected by the disease. A breast cancer diagnosis is not easy to digest, and navigating diagnosis, prognosis, and treatments…

Managing ADHD Naturally

ADHD is an increasingly common diagnosis in children and adults. For individuals with ADHD, symptoms may include difficulty concentrating on tasks, being easily distracted, being unable to sit still, constantly fidgeting or moving, acting on impulse, excessively talking, and interrupting conversations. ADHD symptoms may make it difficult for a child to succeed in school or…

Preparing Your Child or Teen for Their First Counseling or Acupuncture Session

You’ve decided to seek counseling or acupuncture services for your child or teen. Youunderstand how they could benefit from these services however, getting them on board mightpresent a challenge. Although most children and teens ultimately have an incredibly positiveexperience with counseling or acupuncture, it may seem intimidating or downright scary. Thesefeelings can lead to resistance,…

Improve Your Mental Wellness with Acupuncture 

Mental wellness is more important than ever. Many activities can assist your mental well-being, including therapy, exercise, eating healthy, getting outside, and spending time building community. As we gather tools for our mental wellness toolbox, we can return to them again when we start to feel mentally unwell. Acupuncture, a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine…

Learn More About Radiant Collective’s Newest Offering: Safe and Sound Protocol

Does your nervous system need help to rebalance? Our therapist, Heather LeCompte, is nowcertified in Safe and Sound Protocol.  What Is safe and sound protocol? Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is an acoustic Vagus Nerve stimulator developed by Dr. StephenPorges is based on his Polyvagal Theory. The purpose of this auditory intervention is to help…

Enhance Your Well-Being During Menopause

Menopause, an integral phase during a women’s life is often defined by challenge and transition. It happens as a natural biological process in women in their 40s or 50s and can occur in younger women due to medical or surgical interventions. Menopause presents unique challenges and women are left with unwelcome reactions to the changes…

Erase Worry for a Calmer You

The stress and pressures of everyday life can often lead an individual to worry. Worrying is an emotion that has been present throughout human evolution. Our central nervous system frequently responds to stress and fear by worrying. Not all feelings of worry are unhealthy, worrying can push our minds and bodies to find solutions for…

Honoring Your Mental Health During the Month of May

It is okay not to be okay. Mental Health Awareness Month was created to help bring awareness to–and destigmatize mental health conditions. The National Institute of Mental Health Reports that nearly one in five Americans live with a mental health condition, including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. The past two years have…

How to Cope with Grief and Find Your New Rhythm

Grief is an act of love… Grief is a natural and challenging part of life. Whether you are experiencing the loss of a child, partner, family member, friend, a beloved pet, job, or relationship, everyone experiences grief differently. There are no linear stages or magic cures for the grieving process. You cannot hurry grief, and…