Sentier Psychotherapy

08/19/2025

Sentier is so excited to welcome Levi Weinhagen, MSW, LGSW, to our team! We asked him some questions to get to know him better.

Sentier is so excited to welcome Levi Weinhagen, MSW, LGSW, to our team! We asked him some questions to get to know him better:   Sentier: How did you decide to become a therapist? Levi Weinhagen: Prior to becoming a therapist I worked as a teaching artist as well as…

08/16/2025

Alexithymia is often thought of as the inability to recognize or describe one’s own emotions, but that definition is an oversimplification.

Read more about what alexithymia really is, how it impacts relationships and mental health, and how to navigate it individually and within relationships.

Alexithymia is often described as the inability to recognize or describe one’s own emotions. That definition isn’t wrong—it’s just an oversimplification. And when it comes to being human, oversimplification usually misses the heart of the matter. It’s tempting to flatten aspects of identit...

08/13/2025

Summer is not over yet, and it's a great time to slow down and be mindful of the present moment! How are you making the most of the weeks before we are back to school? Here are some great ideas for individuals, friends, and families who want to savor the season.



https://theeverygirl.com/end-of-summer-activities/

08/07/2025

Marathon Kids invites parents to sign up for Walk & Talk, an initiative that gets parents and children moving together and connecting more. The idea is to sign up to walk one mile per day together and talk about something new during each walk. You can register and record your progress through the website:



https://marathonkids.org/walkandtalk/

08/05/2025

We've been asked a lot lately about the bestseller booked entitled The Anxious Generation. It offers a strong take on how a childhood based on screens rather than a childhood based on play is changing the mental health of our youngest generations. Have you read it? What do you think?



https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

08/01/2025

It wouldn't be summer in Minnesota if we didn't mention the State Fair that is coming right up! We'll be hanging out by Dan Patch Park for Mental Health Awareness Day on Monday, August 25 with a corn dog and giant lemonade in hand. What are you looking forward to this year?



https://www.mentalhealthatthefair.org/

07/30/2025

Not to brag, but our team is pretty awesome! We have a reputation for being queer-affirming, teen specialists in a family-centered practice. That is all true! Did you know we also work with kids and adults across the lifespan and offer groups and workshops? We'd love to meet you and see how we can support your wellness journey.



https://sentiertherapy.com/meet-therapist/

07/17/2025

Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed or triggered by the negative news cycle? You aren't alone! Simply put, we are not built to take in this much information. When we hear or read about events but can't process it, it can become secondary trauma. Read more about how to balance staying informed with not becoming too stressed to safeguard your mental health.



https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/weve-gone-from-one-negative-news-cycle-to-another-why-thats-so-triggering/

07/14/2025

The concept of "body positivity" has been co-opted on social media to the point it became somewhat meaningless. Instead, what if we embrace "body neutrality"? Here's an interesting take on the evolution from Jessi Kneeland, author of Body Neutral: A Revolutionary Guide to Overcoming Body Image Issues. What do you think?



https://time.com/6279423/body-positivity-vs-neutrality/

07/11/2025

Need a little help with productivity today? This video was animated by artist Emma Aiko with accompaniment composed by musician Hugh Ropp with the intention of adding a bit of energy and focus for viewers/listeners. Give it a try!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=219beSEfbqA

07/11/2025

Many parents of adolescents get stuck in all-or-nothing thinking about phones, which can lead to endless arguments with their teens. How can you tell when too much is too much? Check out this blog from Newport Health about setting device limits, monitoring usage, and having ongoing discussions about social media and cyber safety.



https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teen-deleting-monitoring-social-media/?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=nh_left-out_dtc_both_july-2025

07/11/2025

A common misconception about ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity) is that all it means is that someone is easily distracted. The truth is, folks with ADHD can pay attention but have difficulty controlling what they attend to. Sentier therapist Andrea Schroeder, MS, LP, LPCC dives into ADHD to explore more about it's different presentations, the brain chemistry behind it, and different treatment approaches.

The Reality of ADHD There are a lot of misconceptions about what Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity (ADHD) actually is. ADHD isn't just about getting distracted. ADHD is a regulation and neurodevelopmental disorder, which is a kind of mental health condition. People with ADHD can have difficulty regula...