The holiday season is supposed to be a happy time when families get together, but a lot of the time, they can be very stressful.

You made it through college. The memories will stick with you forever. But what about what happens next?

You’ve waited a long time to go to college. You’ve dreamed about leaving your parent’s house and the freedom that comes with being on your own. You’re ready to meet new people and have new experiences. As a senior in high school, you’re looking forward to what a new college experience will bring. But you’re left wondering: What will college look like next fall? Will college be normal next fall? How do I navigate a new college experience in a new time? We get it, you want a re

Halloween is around the corner, and as it approaches, many of us are looking for ways to ensure that it is a safe, but fun holiday for all.

March of 2020 brought a whole set of challenges that have continued to permeate our society. We’ll be talking about these challenges in a four-blog series, so stay tuned for more about managing life during these uncertain times. One of those challenges is navigating school during the pandemic. For high school and college students, this is especially hard. You’ve missed homecomings, football games, proms, graduations, back to school nights, hanging out with your friends. The l

Lauren’s unique ability to connect with children and adolescents has translated into a career centered on creating a safe and supportive space for young people. Lauren graduated from Gettysburg College with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and went on to work for a mental health clinic in Manhattan. During her time there, Lauren realized she wanted to continue her education by pursuing her desire to provide emotional and social support for children and adolescents. Lauren rec

Did you know that all of the staff at Liz Morrison Therapy are Social Workers? We are excited to celebrate Social Work Month by sharing with you the reasons we chose to become Social Workers! Why Liz Became a Social Worker: Towards the end of my senior year in college, it was time for me to make one of the biggest decisions I would ever have to make: whether to become a social worker or a psychologist. Having studied psychology for the previous 4 years, it seemed like the mos

Love, happiness, candy, flowers, hearts, and chocolate – these are some of the many feelings, foods, and objects that remind us of Valentine

Last month, the staff at Liz Morrison Therapy were given the opportunity to conduct a webinar with Crimson Education (https://www.crimsoneducation.org/us/) on the topic of Understanding and Supporting Gifted & Talented Teens. As a parent of a gifted and talented teenager, you know that supporting them at times can be challenging. They often are balancing an intense academic workload, extracurriculars, preparation for college, and uncertainty during COVID-19. The good news i

Holiday season is here, and now, more than ever, many of us are looking for comfort, normalcy and togetherness amidst the global pandemic.

As we continue to move into the new academic school year, we find ourselves facing a unique set of challenges due to the global pandemic. Schools have developed different options for learning this year, including in-person instruction, remote learning, or a hybrid model of the two. Many children and teens are struggling with how to complete their schoolwork and stay focused while learning remotely, while parents are struggling with how to support their child in feeling comfor

f you are like us and based in NYC then you too are most likely still working from home.

Many children and teenagers are experiencing a feeling of loss and a mix of emotions – sad, angry, frustrated, “camp-sick” and disappointed

To those of you who feel scared, confused, and anxious about COVID-19, you are not alone!

Teenagers, in particular, have been having a difficult time dealing with changes that have occurred from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Children and families are experiencing many changes in their daily lives amidst the COVID-19 pandemic – children are participating in online

What can you control? Believe it or not, you have a lot of control over what is happening in the world right now.

Instead of thinking about spending Valentine’s Day with someone else, you can be your own valentine and celebrate the love you have for that

It’s that time of year again! Holiday music and cheer, family gatherings, reunions with friends and loved ones, work parties...

Recently, you may have heard the term Executive Functioning (EF). Maybe your child’s teacher has mentioned it or maybe you overheard it...