Behavioral Health Clinic

  If you are questioning whether or not you may be struggling with addiction, taking the first steps can often be the hardest. At  Behavioral Health Clinic , we are here to help you explore those questions through personalized  alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) testing services . After testing, our team can also help guide you toward the support and treatment you need, including personalized AODA counseling services. It all begins with an AODA assessment: An AODA assessment plays a crucial part in; determining if you are experiencing addiction, understanding your unique needs, and determining the best path forward. These assessments are valuable in uncovering underlying conditions that may contribute to substance use disorders. By identifying areas of need, the assessment can also help guide the development of a personalized treatment plan and determine the appropriate level of care that is needed. What is an AODA assessment: An  AODA assessment  is an objecti...

  Recognizing the signs of autism in children is crucial for early intervention and support, but it can often be a complex task. While autism can be diagnosed at any point in life, symptoms typically begin to emerge within the first two years. Autism, medically known as  Autism  Spectrum Disorder (ASD), exists on a “spectrum,”meaning that both the types of symptoms and their severity can vary widely from one individual to another. As a result, stereotypical or severe presentations may not always be visible, and more subtle differences in communication, executive functioning, social interactions, and behaviors may be present but harder to identify. In this article, we will explore 12 signs of autism in children, helping parents and caregivers to better understand and identify these indicators. By becoming aware of these signs, you can take proactive steps to help support your child’s unique needs. 1. Developmental Delay Not meeting developmental milestones on timeNot respo...

  While I have been in the mental health field for over 15 years, I am always brought back to a statement that one of my instructors made. “You don’t know what you don’t know you don’t know.” It may help to read it out loud to get the full impact. After taking countless hours of classes, workshops, and training, I keep this in mind each time I approach a new situation. This was especially important when someone I was working with adamantly stated how important the foundation of attachment is on people’s emotions, thoughts, and reactions. Even more striking was their insight into how their own early experiences have influenced them throughout their life. This led me on a personal and professional journey to review the concept of attachment, and also how to attend to attachment wounds that people have experienced. To say that it is a complicated concept, is minimizing things. As you read the following information, consider your early relationships with caregivers, extended family mem...