Child Guidance & Family Solutions

What is play therapy? Child Guidance & Family Solutions offers Play Therapy for children experiencing challenges. ?? Play therapy helps children naturally express themselves in a safe, therapeutic, and understanding environment with their counselor. Each playroom is equipped with age-appropriate toys to help children express their feelings. To learn more about our early childhood programs, please visit https://bit.ly/4icD1gI.

We’re Hiring a Mental Health Therapist ?? ? Signing Bonus ? Productivity Incentives ? Generous Paid Time Off Mental health issues in children and adolescents can have lasting consequences into adulthood if not addressed. But you can help! Child Guidance & Family Solutions is looking for compassionate Outpatient Therapists to provide mental and behavioral health counseling services to children and families in our Akron office. Check out our Job Board for more information! https://lnkd.in/gvHuD7Hm

?? Individual Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation ?? As toddlers become more active and curious, families may have questions about their development. We’re here to help! Contact us for support via phone, virtually, or in person. Our Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants will assess your family’s needs and connect you with community resources, boosting your confidence as a parent. This service is free to Summit County residents! Up to 3 consultations per family are available. For more information, call us at (330) 762-0591 to schedule an individual early childhood mental health consultation.

New Prevention Program for Schools ?? ?? SANDY HOOK PROMISE: VIOLENCE & SUICIDE PREVENTION Attention local schools! The Sandy Hook Promise program is a new opportunity to empower your students and is now available at no cost through CGFS. This impactful violence and suicide prevention initiative is designed for students in grades K-12. The Sandy Hook Promise program is about equipping young people with the tools they need to recognize warning signs and threats—whether in the hallway, on the playground, or navigating social media. It encourages students to be vigilant and proactive, instructing them to speak up when they see something concerning. For more information about this program and CGFS’s other school-based programs and services, email us at [email protected].

SELF-HARM AWARENESS MONTH - How to Help ? March is Self-Harm Awareness Month. ? Did you know that studies show 25% to 40% of teenagers and young adults engage in self-harm? ?? Learn how to recognize and support a child who is self-harming: https://lnkd.in/gxt8AFJ4 Self-harm behavior involves intentionally hurting oneself, which can take forms such as cutting, burning, scratching, or hitting. Unfortunately, these actions often leave visible marks, indicating something deeper might be going on beneath the surface.

Child Guidance& Family Solutions offers support for adults dealing with Anxiety. ?? Through Adult Services at CGFS, you can expect: ?? A thorough assessment of your concerns and symptoms ??To see a trained therapist ??To learn effective skills to manage your feelings and concerns while receiving support and encouragement as you progress ??To be treated with respect and care ?? To receive help with referrals if additional resources are needed. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/3WivxjA

?? FLIP IT Tips ?? FLIP IT? is a strategy used in CGFS’ highly successful Toddlers and Preschoolers Succeeding (TAPS) program that helps teachers address children's challenging behaviors through a four-step process represented by the FLIP mnemonic: ?F? Feelings: Discuss the child's feelings and behavior. ?L? Limits: Reinforce positive behavior expectations with clear, loving limits. ?I? Inquiries: Ask questions that promote problem-solving and self-reflection. ?P? Prompts: Provide creative suggestions to help the child navigate challenges. Parents can use this strategy at home to address their children's day-to-day challenging behaviors. Regular use of FLIP IT encourages children to become emotionally aware problem-solvers and develop healthy coping skills! Find out more about our TAPS program here: https://bit.ly/4icD1gI

Individual Counseling & Therapy helps children, teens, and their families build a solid foundation for emotional harmony and behavioral development. At Child Guidance & Family Solutions, your mental health therapist will work with you to set goals or identify the things you would like to accomplish, then help you develop various strategies to help you reach your goals. To learn more, please visit https://bit.ly/3CVZtMf

Child Guidance & Family Solutions provides services in three office locations throughout Summit County, in schools, in pediatricians’ offices, in childcare centers, and in client homes. ?? Our Cuyahoga Falls Office is conveniently located on Bailey Rd. and offers evening hours. Mon.-Thurs. – 9am-8pm Fri. – 9am-1pm Sat.-Sun. – Closed To request an appointment, please visit https://bit.ly/3P5j0Mz.

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