Mental Health Awareness Month? Oh, please.
Wow, 31 days – out of the entire year – when it’s OK to talk about mental health? We’re sure you’ve got the entire month of May circled on your calendar, right? Because, well, you know, that’s when it’s socially acceptable to talk about things like therapy, coping skills, and treatment. So, let’s take a […]
From Reactive to Responsive: Why your regulation matters most.
Parenting asks a lot of our nervous system. Between work, stress, household demands, and the emotional intensity of raising children, it’s easy to find yourself reacting instead of responding. Here’s the truth that often gets overlooked: Two dysregulated people cannot have a regulated moment. If we want our children to learn calm, flexible, and thoughtful […]
Teen Mood Swings or Something Deeper?
What’s the difference between feeling moody and clinical depression? Is there a difference between our own potential depression as parents and when we have a child who is experiencing signs of depression? Symptoms of depression for your child frequently differ from symptoms in adults. For example, your child may: Experience more irritability and moodiness. Sleep […]
What’s the difference between virtual therapy and in-person therapy?
As more and more options for virtual therapy become available, many parents and caregivers find themselves asking an important question: What is the difference between virtual therapy and in-person therapy – and is one more effective than the other? At ROWI, we believe that access to mental healthcare in any form can be life-changing and […]
Weekly Teen Therapy vs. ROWI GROWTH.
When your teen is struggling, 50 minutes a week isn’t enough. You noticed the signs. The withdrawal. The anxiety. The slipping grades. The shorter answers. The longer silences. So you did what good parents do – you found a therapist. But here’s the hard truth most families don’t hear upfront: one 50-minute session per week […]
Does my child need help? How to know when to call ROWI.
As a parent, you’re constantly attuned to your child’s rhythms – their moods after school, how they talk about friends, whether they linger at the dinner table or retreat to their room. So when something feels off, even in subtle ways, it can stop you in your tracks. Maybe your usually talkative teen has gone […]