Creative Links Therapy Services, LLC

08/03/2023

07/12/2023

We have immediate availability for new patients.
Our clinician, Chelsea Smith-McKinney offers afternoon and evening appointments, Monday through Thursday.

Contact our office to set up an appointment today by using the website below.

We accept the following insurances
-BCBS
-ProviDRs Care
-State Insurance ( Aetna, sunflower, United )
-Self Pay

Mission: To provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to process and work through challenges, and build resiliency through Evidenced-Based practices and Creative Empowerment. Address: 5838 W 21st St N, Suite 100Wichita, KS 67205Phone (316) 869-7695Hours Monday - Thursday: 2pm - 9pm By appo...

06/12/2023

Opening up some availability for new clients.
I have experience working with children ages 10+ and adults 18+ treating Anxiety, PTSD, Depression, ADHD, and grief/loss.

To schedule an appointment, please use the link below.

Have a mindful Monday 💕

Mission: To provide a safe and supportive space for individuals to process and work through challenges, and build resiliency through Evidenced-Based practices and Creative Empowerment. Address: 5838 W 21st St N, Suite 100Wichita, KS 67205Phone (316) 869-7695Hours Monday - Thursday: 2pm - 9pm By appo...

06/07/2023

Tips to Build Emotional Resilience in Children

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06/07/2023

If it is difficult to feel like you aren’t “just rewarding bad behaviour” when you stay calm, kind, and connected with a distressed child who is ‘acting out’ their hurt, I invite you to remember the last time you were upset.

Imagine someone walking away from you or leaving you so that they didnt “reward” you for feeling upset.

12/08/2022

Emotions aren't good or bad - they are just messages informing us about how our insides are doing in relation to the outside world.

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12/08/2022

Asking for help is always okay. Sometimes it’s the best, bravest thing to do. We all have times when we need to borrow a little hope from someone else.

03/26/2022

Asking for help shows determination, and self care above all things! You are brave, and you are strong

Asking for help is always okay. Sometimes it’s the best, bravest thing to do. We all have times when we need to borrow a little hope from someone else.

03/07/2022

LOVE THIS as a mama to a boy AND a girl. 💜
PS . There's absolutely nothing wrong with being 'girly'. Let's try nipping misogyny like that in the bud.

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02/07/2022

Your strengths and abilities have no limit!

Students are more than their test scores.

11/06/2021

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Let's be clear: Respectful parenting is NOT permissive parenting.

❌Permissive parenting = no rules/structure, indulgent = well, sheer chaos🌪️

❌Authoritarian parenting: enforces good behavior with threats, shaming, punishment, less parental warmth = an increase in worsening behavior over time + depression later in life

We are OUT with the old school way of parenting: children being seen not heard, blind obedience, listening to authority OR ELSE. This often leads to 1 of 2 outcomes: a child so compliant they grow into a compliant/people pleasing adult who blindly follows orders, someone who pushes their own needs down OR a child who learns to hide mistakes from their parents, someone whose instinct is to hide their feelings, problems, + true selves from loved ones.

The Latin root of the word discipline means "to teach." How do children/people learn best? Well, think back to the worst teacher/boss you've had. On your case ALL day, pointing out EVERYTHING you did wrong. You’re there to follow the commands + shut your mouth.

Were you motivated? Did you learn/ grow? Nope, you showed up, did bare minimum + couldn't wait to leave.

Now, think of the best teacher/boss you've had. Level headed, calm, CONFIDENT in their leadership. They took charge, but you felt safe knowing they'd lead you in the right direction. They made you feel heard + invested time into you.

So, think of yourself as the calm, confident leader of your home.🏡Someone who:

✅ Leads by example, set the tone
You’re strong + supportive. A boss who leads with confidence, even in times of stress, makes their employees, aka family, feel safe.

✅Makes the big decisions
You confidently decide and enforce when it’s time for a nap, what’s for dinner, and when it’s time to leave the park.

✅Collaborates
You choose the big stuff BUT you empower your toddler with age-appropriate power, eg choosing which pair of shoes they want.

✅Speaks with calm confidence
Resist the urge to meet chaos with chaos. Let your calm be contagious.