Psychological Associates of Central Texas - PACT

01/13/2026

Remember that Dr. Frame is offering a free presentation tomorrow night at the Buda Public Library. Starting at 6:30 PM, she will present about strategies that parents can use to support their children and teen for managing stress and to enhance their well-being.

Join Dr. Laura Frame, local psychologist, for a presentation on supporting children and teens in managing stress and enhancing well-being through self-compassion. Learn how...

01/06/2026

This upcoming webinar will help parents of school-age children with disabilities in Texas learn how to apply for the PDSES grant funds. Parents can use these funds to pay for evaluations, therapy, or equipment or other needs for their children.

Join us for a free statewide webinar on January 21, 2026 at 12:15 p.m. (CT) to learn about the Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, which grants $1,500 accounts to the families of students served by special education in Texas. English Registration: bit.ly/48BcvMc Spanish Registration: bit.ly/4pR4ybX

01/04/2026

Let's go!!!

We're kicking off the new year by providing a lot of opportunities for you to learn about your disability rights and advocate for yourself. Connect with us during one of the January events listed below.

• January 5: Predatory Lending webinar
• January 7: Fair Housing Rights webinar
• January 8: Fair Housing Rights webinar
• January 8: Predatory Lending webinar
• January 9: Fair Housing Rights webinars (10 a.m. & noon)
• January 15: Acres Homes Community Resource Fair (Houston)
• January 16: News You Can Use Resource Information Session (Houston)
• January 17: Mental Health Resources Day (Houston)
• January 24: STEP Expo Fair (Houston)
• January 31: Autism Moms All-Inclusive Sensory Extravaganza (Houston)

Learn more: www.DRTx.org/Events

12/16/2025

The Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest will open for submissions on January 15! Submit your artwork by March 31 to join this statewide celebration of creativity and mental health awareness.
Creators across Texas are invited to share their voice through art, photography, writing, or digital media. Their work has the power to spark conversation, challenge stigma, and highlight the many ways people experience and support mental health.
The contest is open to all ages and skill levels — from elementary students to senior Adults.
Learn more at https://bit.ly/48DSwLi

We're excited to announce that the Texas Mental Health Creative Arts Contest will open for submissions on January 15! Submit your artwork by March 31 to join this statewide celebration of creativity and mental health awareness.

We invite creators across Texas to share their voice through art, photography, writing, or digital media. Your work has the power to spark conversation, challenge stigma, and highlight the many ways people experience and support mental health.

The contest is open to all ages and skill levels — from elementary students to senior Adults.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/48DSwLi

12/16/2025

Join Dr. Laura Frame at the Buda Public Library on January 14th starting at 6:30 PM. She will be presenting strategies for parents to use to support their children and teens with managing stress and for enhancing their well-being.

Join Dr. Laura Frame, local psychologist, for a presentation on supporting children and teens in managing stress and enhancing well-being through self-compassion. Learn how...

12/10/2025

Texans for Mental Healthcare Rights and Reform is a new consumer based advocacy organization. It is the first consumer run advocacy group in Texas in more than a decade. We encourage individuals and families that have been a consumer of behavioral health hospitals to consider some of the resources. They are working on consolidating voices and are incredibly passionate individuals.

Mission Statement Empowering survivors. Restoring autonomy. Demanding reform. We are a survivor-led nonprofit dedicated to empowering those who have endured unjust psychiatric detainment and have experienced harm within the mental health system. Our mission is to transform lived experience into coll...

12/10/2025

This poster can be displayed in classrooms, study areas, resource rooms, or used in individual student intervention plans. It is also ideal for teaching executive functioning skills, supporting IEP goals, and collaborating with families who want practical techniques to reinforce routines at home.

12/10/2025

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12/04/2025

Check out the first in a series of blog posts about trauma by Michele Monserrate:

Discover the impact of trauma on mental health, the different types of responses, and the importance of support during healing.

12/03/2025

Don't give up. Use this strategy when you're feeling just try thing and see if that keeps you going.

12/02/2025

December Updates - https://mailchi.mp/a7e31a317bdb/announcement-17238742