LC4YF Blog
Does Everyone Need Therapy?
As a clinical therapist, I’ve gotten comfortable with the questions and common misconceptions that exist around the topic of therapy. I vividly remember my grandmothers’ response when I told her I was pursuing my graduate degree and licensure as a psychotherapist. At...
Recognizing Teen Stress
I see a lot of kids in my office. Well, my virtual office these days, but nonetheless, I see them. They meet with me as a result of different minor offenses they have committed, and I talk with them about what happened from their perspective. Many of the kids I see...
Career Launch Newsletter
Although COVID-19 has created a new normal, we are working hard to continue providing students at Forest Lake Area High School Career Launch experiential learning opportunities to better connect students with workforce demands. We have created a Career Launch...
Youth First is Back
Youth First is back! We will be starting the program for the Rush City community on Monday, October 5 for students in 4th through 6th grade. Youth First began in 1998 and has served hundreds of youth over the years in Chisago County. Lakes Center for Youth and...
Stress and the Importance of Self-Care
It is no secret that a lot of society is experiencing higher levels of stress amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Our home lives, work lives, and leisure lives all look different as we each try to create a new normal. The effects of increased stress for an individual can lead...
Early Intervention needed for youth with mental health & substance use concerns
There is a connection between people having both mental illnesses and substance use disorders at the same time during their lifetime. This phenomenon is called comorbidity which means that someone has two or more disorders or medical conditions. In fact, the National...
Choices and Consequences
All of our choices have consequences, some may be positive or negative, and some may simply be a result of a behavior or choice that someone has taken. People face thousands of choices each day that have consequences. Even neutral actions like deciding if you want pie...
Coping with Uncertainty
Over the last several months, we have been called to navigate many challenges and disruptions that have impacted our community and those around it. COVID-19 has continued to limit and shift our approach to daily life, while increasing anxiety and stress on many...
Why Telehealth Therapy?
Why Telehealth Therapy? A message from our lead therapist. Our number one concern has always been to protect the health of our clients and our staff. I feel very thankful and proud that Lakes Center was able to adapt so quickly to telehealth appointments in response...
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