What is Family-Centered Care? Family-centered care is an approach used where families and therapists work together as partners throughout the therapy process. In this model, the family’s priorities help guide evaluation, goal setting, intervention, and discharge planning. It is considered best practice because it recognizes that families know their children best and play a vital role in supporting their child’s development. Family-centered care emphasizes collaboration, mutual respect, and...

What if we focused first on what is working?  A strengths-based approach is a holistic, person-centered model rooted in positive psychology. Instead of focusing on deficits, it highlights an individual’s interests and abilities. Strengths are often closely connected to what naturally excites or motivates someone. When we support those interests while gently building new skills, intrinsic motivation begins to grow. Research shows that using a strengths-based approach can improve resilience,...

What is Interoception: Interoception is the ability to sense the internal condition of one’s body. It refers to how we notice, interpret, and respond to signals that come from within, such as hunger, thirst, fatigue, muscle tension, heart rate, or the need to use the restroom. This internal awareness helps maintain the body’s balance (homeostasis) and plays a key role in self-regulation. When individuals can recognize their body signals, they are better able to respond before discomfort,...