The Hidden Influence of Social Media on Family Dynamics
Elizabeth McConnell Elizabeth McConnell

The Hidden Influence of Social Media on Family Dynamics

When social media first emerged in the late 1990s, it felt like a thrilling new world—connecting us to friends, hobbies, and endless information. But beneath the excitement, platforms like Myspace were quietly shaping behaviors in ways we didn’t fully grasp.

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What is Trauma?
Shauna Wilson Shauna Wilson

What is Trauma?

Have you ever felt your heart race, your muscles tense, or your mind go blank—without knowing why? Sometimes, our bodies remember things that our minds try to forget. That’s the invisible imprint of trauma.

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Raising Resilient Kids in an Anxious World
Jennifer Erickson Jennifer Erickson

Raising Resilient Kids in an Anxious World

We're raising children in a world that feels fast-paced, uncertain, and often overwhelming. From unsettling news headlines to anxiety-inducing school drills and even the stress we carry as adults that they quietly absorb, our kids are taking in more than we sometimes realize. But here's the hopeful part: we can help them build resilience, and it starts with co-regulation.

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Frequently Recommended Books
Mercedes Burk LPC-S & LMFT-S Mercedes Burk LPC-S & LMFT-S

Frequently Recommended Books

Here is a list of the books we at NCC tend to refer to often. We do so because they are a fantastic addition to therapy! Think of these like a really great supplement.

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