The La Luz Blog

How to Equip Kids with the Armor of God for the New School Year

WRITTEN BY: BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC Back-to-school season can feel like stepping into a battlefield for both kids and parents. New classrooms, different routines, friend drama, tests, and sports—it’s a lot! As parents, we make sure our kids have the right shoes, school...

DBT for Teens: How Parents Can Support Emotional Growth

WRITTEN BY SARAH RIVERA, LPC-S: DBT for Teens: How Parents Can Support Emotional Growth is all about giving both you and your teen tools to handle life’s challenges. Teens face a lot — GPA pressures, friend drama, relationship problems, making the team, homework,...

How to Support Your Child’s Mental Health This School Year

WRITTEN BY BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC: If back-to-school season is leaving you wonderinf how to support your child's mental health this school year, you're not alone. Sure, anticipation of the new school year can bring excitement and eagerness, but let's be real- sometimes...
Know Your Self- Worth

Know Your Self- Worth

WRITTEN BY: BRITNEY VINCENT, LPC- Sometimes, it’s hard to know your self-worth. Yes, everyone has unique strengths, experiences, and qualities that make them valuable. But why do we compare ourselves to others, doubt our abilities, or feel like we’re not good enough?...

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Uncommon Red Flags in Teen Relationships

Uncommon Red Flags in Teen Relationships

WRITTEN BY: SARAH RIVERA, LPC-S Not all teenage relationships are filled with love and happiness, and uncommon red flags in teen relationships that parents shouldn’t ignore can sometimes be hidden beneath the surface. For many parents, watching their teenager engage...

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How to Recover from Post-Holiday Blues

How to Recover from Post-Holiday Blues

WRITTEN BY: Sarah Rivera, LPC-S “Happy Holidays,” “Merry Christmas,” “Happy New Year.” The season was filled with joy, cheer, and celebrations—or so it seems for everyone but you. What happens when the season leaves you with post-holiday blues? When the holidays that...

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How to Choose Gratitude in Difficult Times

How to Choose Gratitude in Difficult Times

Thinking of November, most of us think of Thanksgiving and the holidays. But what if the holidays don’t feel like the “Thanksgiving spirit”? It’s hard to feel thankful when things are tough. Especially when the holidays seem to be getting us down rather than up. How...

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