Restorative Solutions Counseling, LLC

09/12/2025

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Something that I’ve noticed about us humans is that most of us try to be nice. Given the opportunity to help someone or be kind, we tend to take it. Of course it depends on the situation, the context, and the other people involved, but in spite of the many times that I’ve seen someone do somethi...

09/05/2025

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I am frequently asked about alternative treatments for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) other than medications. This question usually comes from parents, who request information for different reasons: They may worry about medicating their child with a stimulant, which are the most

08/29/2025

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I just finished reading Brene Brown’s book, Braving the Wilderness . I’m a big fan of hers, and just like her other books, I found this one to be fantastic. It speaks to our desire to fit in and belong, and how sometimes that rubs against our need to be true to ourselves and stand apart from the...

08/22/2025

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I’ve been reflecting on a passing conversation I had at the Jersey County Fair this year. A man I was speaking to made a comment about how kids are soft nowadays. It bothered me for reasons beyond my usual dislike of conversations with strangers out in public. I just couldn’t quite put my finger...

08/21/2025

Summer is winding down, and a new school year is on the horizon. 🚌

Help your child feel confident and ready with these psychologist-approved tips for a smoother transition: https://at.apa.org/2aw

08/15/2025

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I speak with a lot of adults of various ages who are trying to find that “special someone.” Unfortunately, while dating can be fun and exciting, it can also be full of challenges as well. I think that in many ways, those of us who fit in the categories of middle aged or older, have traditionally...

08/09/2025

Happy birthday to Natasha, one of our founding partners. We hope it’s a wonderful day!

08/08/2025

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This week we are continuing with some great information from Dr. Ross Greene’s book, The Explosive Child . Last week we started by questioning some of the traditional thinking about kids and their behavior, an encouragement to rethink our responses, and shifting our focus from a problem behavior t...

08/01/2025

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This is a blog about a fantastic book for any adult dealing with children...not just for "explosive kids."

I just finished a great book with a completely unique view on handling problem behaviors in children. It’s called The Explosive Child , by Dr. Ross Greene, and I can’t overstate just how much I loved this book. Dr. Greene admits in the beginning of the book that he’s never been crazy about the...

08/01/2025

Happy birthday, Christina! We’re so lucky to have her on our team. She’s a great counselor and such a kind person.

07/31/2025

Where in the world are the RSC counselors:
Natasha just returned from her vacation and was gone last week. She had a blast, but where did she go?

07/25/2025

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After a break for vacations, our weekly blog is back. Today's topic is for everyone who gets wildly uncomfortable when people compliment them. Enjoy!

How many of you have a hard time accepting compliments? I hear this a lot, but not just in sessions. I also hear this from friends and family, and I often struggle with this as well. To be clear, I’m not talking about feeling uncomfortable because of inappropriate or harassing statements. Of cours...