In celebration of International Play Therapy Week this week, Meridian's Sarah Biehl, LCPC, recorded a video offering an inside look at Meridian's play therapy room in our new Oakbrook Terrace … [Read more...]
Thinking about therapy for your young child? Here’s what to consider
In recent years, mental illness among young people has become an increasingly serious concern for our society. The pandemic served to make matters worse, but it was hardly the beginning of this … [Read more...]
Free video series on supporting children’s emotional well-being as parents
This three-part series, hosted by Meridian’s John Dominguez, PhD, is designed to help parents support the emotional well-being of their children. During this series, Dr. Dominguez will explore … [Read more...]
Mary Kate Beckmen, L.C.S.W. on helping children and adolescents cope with trauma
Over the past few years, Americans have experienced a series of events that have shifted our shared reality and reshaped life as we know it. For many—particularly young people in the formative years … [Read more...]
Miriam Robinovitz, M.D. and Mary Kate Beckmen, L.C.S.W. on life after the pandemic for young people
With the new school year now underway, students throughout Illinois have finally made their long-awaited return back into the classroom. Although many are breathing a sigh of relief after having … [Read more...]