Thrive Psychotherapy & Consulting Services LLC

05/01/2026

As we close out , we’re reminded: Prevention starts with understanding how childhood experiences shape adult outcomes.

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are common and powerful.

ACEs include:

- physical, sexual and emotional/verbal abuse
- physical and emotional neglect
- household dysfunction, such as parental separation/divorce, witnessing domestic violence, a household member with substance use disorders, mental illness and incarceration

The more ACEs a person has, the more likely they are to also have negative long-term health effects, like mental and physical illness as an adult.

In South Carolina, approximately 3 in 5 adults report experiencing at least one ACE as a child.

This is where we come in.

Our 2-day, in-person Training-of-Trainers program prepares child- and family-serving professionals to teach others about ACEs and build resilience in their communities.

In this program, you’ll learn how early experiences impact lifelong health, and how to interrupt that cycle with practical, prevention-focused strategies.

By taking the training, you also join a statewide network working to strengthen families, support kids and create safer, healthier outcomes across our state.

The next program is May 20-21, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at our downtown office in Columbia.

Registration closes on May 11. Space is limited to 25 attendees. CEUs are available.

Learn more at bit.ly/49Y8fXx!

04/24/2026

✨🎉 Prom Season is Here 🎉✨

It’s one of the most exciting times of the year—dresses, photos, friends, and memories that will last a lifetime 📸

Over the next few weeks, students across our area will be celebrating, and we want to make sure those memories are made safely.

Take a moment to review these safety tips with your teen before their big night. A simple conversation and a solid plan can make all the difference.

Prom is meant to be fun—but it also comes with real risks if the wrong decisions are made.

Let’s work together to keep our teens safe this prom season 💙

🎉 Have fun. Take all the pictures. Make the memories.
But most importantly—get home safe.

👉 Parents—feel free to share this as a reminder for your teens.

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12/04/2025

Nature is a proven stress reducer.

Studies show kids and teens who spend time outdoors, and those who live near green space, report lower levels of anxiety and depression. 🌳

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/e6f2c4

12/04/2025

When life feels like a lot, here are a few things you *can* do today. 💚

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SECOND CHANCE SUNDAY - revisiting your favourite posts from the last 7 days.

Worries are part of growing up. As children learn about the world, their brains are still working out what feels safe, what feels uncertain, and how to make sense of big feelings.

This visual shows common worries by age — to help young people (and the adults supporting them) see that many worries are developmentally normal, not signs of something 'wrong'. These are common patterns, not fixed rules. Every child’s worries are shaped by their environment, temperament and experiences.

We stop at around age 14 because, from this point on, worries become more individual and tied to identity, friendships, belonging and life experiences. Support at this stage is less about reassurance and more about connection, curiosity and co-regulation.

If your child is feeling overwhelmed, or if worries are starting to take over everyday life, our When Worries Take Over Toolkit offers step-by-step scripts, support strategies and gentle, brain-based tools you can use right away — link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.