Center for Child Counseling, Inc.

09/25/2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are potentially traumatic events that happen before age 18 and can affect mental and physical health well into adulthood. The encouraging news? Positive Childhood Experiences can help offset these impacts.

At Center for Child Counseling, we focus on the power of healing, supportive relationships, and positive experiences to foster resilience and healing.

Learn more at www.centerforchildcounseling.org

09/24/2025

Be present with your child. 💙 Learn practical strategies to help them manage stress, express their feelings, and build emotional regulation.

Discover more at www.centerforchildcounseling.org/awayofbeing

09/24/2025

Our Lead the Fight event, Building a Trauma-Proof World with Benjamin Perks, was truly unforgettable!

Catch the highlights and relive the inspiring moments in the Palm Beach Daily News:
https://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/story/entertainment/society/2025/09/20/center-for-child-counseling-luncheon-focuses-on-childhood-trauma/86153536007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z117001p116050c116050e003300v117001b0047xxd004765&gca-ft=223&gca-ds=sophi

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More than 150 community and statewide leaders attended in person and 100 more joined the conversation via zoom from across the country.

09/24/2025

Even in families that prioritize emotional awareness and support, kids can face unexpected struggles.

A graduate student in clinical mental health counseling shares why children from "conscious" families are still showing up in therapy—and what it means for parents.

Read more here: https://www.newsweek.com/therapy-mental-health-children-healthy-families-2123667

Jaclyn Williams, a clinical mental health counseling graduate student, told Newsweek that parents may unintentionally burden their children emotionally.

09/23/2025

Every child deserves a strong start, and every parent, caregiver, and professional deserves the support to make it possible.

Join us on October 20, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM, for Celebrate Babies 2025, a virtual summit focused on The Power of Showing Up, in partnership with Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County.

Learn from parenting expert Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, co-author of The Power of Showing Up, and perinatal psychiatrist Dr. Nancy Byatt.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are available now: centerforchildcounseling.org/celebratebabies

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies of Palm Beach County

09/22/2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) — like abuse, neglect, or family instability — can deeply impact kids.

But with safe, stable, nurturing relationships, children can thrive despite adversity. Learn more at centerforchildcounseling.org.

09/22/2025

U.S. Health Secretary RFK Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon want to end mental health screenings and therapy in schools, calling them "stigmatizing."

Mental Health experts disagree, saying these programs are vital for our kids’ well-being.

Read all about it in this NPR article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/09/16/nx-s1-5543271/rfk-jr-mental-health-screening-schools-stigma

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are against schools giving kids standardized questionnaires about their mental well-being. But experts say they are wrong.

09/19/2025

Don't miss out on our upcoming workshop and new group coming up in October!

🧠 Train the Brain
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center, 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cost: FREE
Register: www.tinyurl.com/TTB1015

🧸Emotion Explorers Club
Time: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM
Location: 2328 10th Ave N, Suite 603, Lake Worth, FL 33461 Lake Worth Office – Conference Room
Dates: 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4
Ages: Kindergarten (5–6 years)
Interest form: tinyurl.com/EmotionExplorersClub

Palm Health Foundation Schoolhouse Children's Museum

09/18/2025

Our Mobile HOPE Unit is on the move—and today it made a special stop at the Fuller Center!

From practicing mindfulness to sharing smiles and laughter, the bus was filled with joy and connection. Every time our unit is filled with smiling faces, we’re reminded of the power of bringing HOPE on wheels directly to the community.

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09/18/2025

One of the best parts of our work? Empowering adults to better support kids. 💙

Our Director of National Outreach and Education, Cherie, recently led an interactive training in Massachusetts with 80 participants, focusing on preventing sexual abuse by understanding healthy boundaries.

Together, we're keeping children safe and supported!

09/18/2025

Even in the most supportive, emotionally aware families, kids can face struggles their parents never expected. A reminder that no family is immune, and every child’s inner world deserves attention.

Read more in this thoughtful article: https://www.newsweek.com/therapy-mental-health-children-healthy-families-2123667

Jaclyn Williams, a clinical mental health counseling graduate student, told Newsweek that parents may unintentionally burden their children emotionally.

09/17/2025

We’re still feeling inspired by Lead The Fight: Building a Trauma-Proof World with Benjamin Perks!

Together, we dove deep into understanding ACEs and the power of healing. This event left us with renewed hope for our generation—and generations to come.

Ready to be part of the movement? Learn more and get involved at centerforchildcounseling.org/leadthefight

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