In psychotherapy, resilience and defense mechanisms are crucial concepts that significantly impact an individual's psychological well-being and ability to navigate life's challenges.

In today’s polarized world, children are increasingly exposed to sociopolitical stressors that can significantly impact their mental health, especially those from marginalized communities.

Our very own Mikayla Girelli, PsyD has written an activity book, "Unleashing Your Superpowers: An Activity Book to Foster Posttraumatic Growth," and it is designed for children ages 8-12 and aims to promote resilience and recovery.

High achievers and perfectionist children who struggle with perfectionism face unique challenges as they strive to meet high expectations while still trying to enjoy childhood.