Sage House art therapy interns facilitated a community workshop focused on women’s empowerment!

Nothing could prove more essential for fostering strong, supportive relationships than connecting with your child's emotional needs. By being present, naming their emotions, validating those emotions, and when prompted, meeting their emotional needs and helping them problem-solve, you are helping to give him or her the understanding and guidance needed to feel heard, safe, and empowered. These steps help develop emotional intelligence and strengthen the bond with your child.

Neuroeducation means understanding the relationship between the brain and the body to understand how we can take steps to regulate ourselves when we feel unwanted sensations. By understanding the connection between physical sensations and our experiences, we can understand the mind-body connection and learn to understand and express our feelings.

While this season can bring joy and festive celebrations, it can also be a challenging time for many individuals, as the lack of sunlight and colder weather may contribute to the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Fortunately, art therapy offers a creative and therapeutic outlet to navigate the winter blues and foster mental well-being.

Jodi is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Virginia. Her specialties include perinatal mood disorders, infertility, miscarriage, grief and loss, and life transitions.

Thanksgiving, a time-honored occasion for feasting and togetherness, is not only about indulging in delicious meals but also an opportune moment to reflect on the importance of gratitude.

Stress is an inevitable part of life, affecting people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. November 3, recognized as International Stress Awareness Day, is an opportunity to shed light on the importance of acknowledging and managing stress.

Every year on October 11th, National Coming Out Day serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of celebrating one's true self and supporting those who are in the process of revealing their authentic identities.

The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and the smell of pumpkin spice in the air – fall is a season of change and transformation. As parents, it's a perfect time to engage in meaningful activities that not only celebrate the beauty of autumn but also offer opportunities for art therapy with your children.

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time to shine a light on a topic often shrouded in darkness. This month, we not only raise awareness about the prevalence of suicide but also emphasize the importance of support groups and resources available in the Reston area.

Sage House Therapy, a women-owned practice, stands as a beacon of hope and healing, offering a diverse range of therapeutic services.

Summer is coming to an end and it’s back to school time for parents and children. If this is a tough time of year for your family, try incorporating art therapy to ease the transitional period.

August 30th is National Grief Awareness Day and this year we’re highlighting how art therapy can be a great coping mechanism for those struggling with grief. At Sage House Therapy, we use art therapy as a tool to process grief.

The final installment of our social media-focused blog series following National Social Media Day on June 30th will be focused on activities you can do with your children that don’t involve screen time.

We’re continuing the conversation on children’s’ social media usage and how it affects them. June 30th was National Social Media Day and in our second installment of this blog series, we’ll be looking at how screen time and social media affects brain development in children and teenagers.

June 30th is National Social Media Day and in light of this we’d like to share the recent announcement made by the U.S Surgeon General on the effects social media has on mental health in the youth.

"Perinatal" is the period of time from when you become pregnant and up to 1-2 years after giving birth. Art therapy can be very beneficial to women in all stages of their perinatal journey, especially if they’re experiencing mental health issues.

In August 2022, MedStar Washington Hospital Center and Sage House Counseling & Art Therapy partnered on a Perinatal Art Therapy study.