Pediatric Integration Program
Pediatric Integration Program
Center for Child Counseling July 29, 2025 3:14 pm
School-Based Mental Health Program in Palm Beach County Schools
Center for Child Counseling August 18, 2024 6:18 pm
From ACEs to HOPE: Preventing and Healing the Effects of Adverse Childhood Experiences
Center for Child Counseling August 18, 2024 6:03 pm
A Way of Being with Children - Resources for Adults Who Work or Live with Children
Center for Child Counseling August 18, 2024 5:58 pm
Bailey's Story: How Trauma-Informed Care and Play Therapy Help an Adoptive Family
Center for Child Counseling August 18, 2024 5:31 pm
#WeeklyRoundup ArtClub kicks off next week! There’s still time to join the fun. Plus, we’re partnering with Schoolhouse Children’s Museum & Palm Health Foundation for Train the Brain—don’t miss it!
🎨ArtClub
Dates: Tuesdays from September 2nd to October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (time may vary depending on project)
Location: Main Gallery at The Lighthouse ArtCenter: 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Ages: Middle school students.
🧠 Train the Brain
Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Boynton Beach Arts and Cultural Center, 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
Cost: FREE
Register: www.tinyurl.com/TTB1015
@lighthouseartcenter @palmhealthfoundation @schoolhouse_childrens_museum #ChildrensMentalHealth #PalmBeachCounty #Resilience #traumainformed #fightingaces #positivechildhoodexperiences #PlayTherapy #ArtTherapy #MiddleSchool #ArtClub #LighthouseArtCenter
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Happy #TeamworkThursday! 🌟 Today we celebrate Our Circle of Giving—a dedicated community creating meaningful change for children and families impacted by trauma and hardship.
With their support, lives are being transformed and hope is restored. Be part of this movement for a brighter tomorrow!
Find your place in The Circle at www.centerforchildcounseling.org/givingcircle
#CircleofGiving #COG #ChildrensMentalHealth #Mentalhealthadvocates #palmbeachcounty #traumainformed #resilience #Positivechildhoodexperiences
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Today we celebrated 10 years of Child First in Palm Beach County!
For a decade, this program has supported families, infants, and young children—strengthening mental health and building brighter futures. 💙
This milestone would not have been possible without the generous support of the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County and our dedicated partners.
Here’s to many more years of hope, healing, and healthy futures!
@CSCpbc @changentorg @familiesfirstofpbc #ChildFirst #PalmBeachCounty #Resilience #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #TraumaInformed #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #FightingACEs
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Take Action Against Trauma: Benjamin Perks brings Trauma-Proof to Palm Beach! Be part of this powerful Lead the Fight event at The Breakers—or tune in online—on September 9 to learn how we can prevent and heal childhood trauma together.
🗓️ September 9, 2025
🕞 3:30 PM
💻 Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom
🎟️ Register today—space is limited! www.tinyurl.com/LTFBPerks
#LeadTheFight #TraumaProof #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #Resilience #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #PalmBeachCounty #TheBreakersPalmBeach @thebreakers @benjaminperks
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At Center for Child Counseling, we know play is a powerful tool for nurturing children’s well-being and resilience.
Curious about how play can help your child thrive? Explore more at www.centerforchildcounseling.org and see why play is essential to healthy development.
#mindfulnessmonday #ChildrensMentalHealth #Mentalhealthawareness #Play #Playtherapy #childdevelopment #traumainformed #resilience #Parenting #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #AWOB #AWayOfBeing
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#WeeklyRoundup ArtClub is the ultimate creative space for middle schoolers! A new group begins this September. Submit your interest form today!
🎨ArtClub
Dates: Tuesdays from September 2nd to October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (time may vary depending on project)
Location: Main Gallery at The Lighthouse ArtCenter: 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Ages: Middle school students.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #PalmBeachCounty #Resilience #traumainformed #fightingaces #positivechildhoodexperiences #PlayTherapy #ArtTherapy #MiddleSchool #ArtClub #LighthouseArtCenter
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We’re proud to offer a FREE 13-week SNAP® Fatherhood Initiative for dads and kids ages 6–11. Whether you’re a father, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, or male caregiver, this program is all about strengthening your connection, improving communication, and growing together as a family.
💚 To learn more, email us at SNAP@centerforchildcounseling.org
Funded by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Father First Initiative.
@fnyfs #FathersFirst #SNAP #StopNowandPlan #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #TraumaInformed #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #FightingACEs #PalmBeachCounty #Parenting #Group
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Play is more than fun—it’s how children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them. When you join in their play, you’re not just bonding, you’re supporting their development and seeing life through their eyes. 💛
Learn more: www.centerforchildcounseling.org
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Play #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #Resilience #FightingACEs #TraumaInformed #Parenting #AWOB #AWayOfBeing
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Lead the Fight: Trauma-Proof with Benjamin Perks is coming to Palm Beach! Join us at The Breakers or online on September 9 for an unforgettable afternoon on preventing and healing childhood trauma.
🗓️ September 9, 2025
🕞 3:30 PM
💻 Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom
🎟️ Register today—space is limited! www.tinyurl.com/LTFBPerks
#LeadTheFight #TraumaProof #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #Resilience #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #PalmBeachCounty #TheBreakersPalmBeach @thebreakers @benjaminperks
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This is Elio! 🌈 Elio represents the strength and hope of children supported by a trauma-informed community. At Center for Child Counseling, we’re committed to creating trauma-aware adults in every home, school, and neighborhood.
Our mission is to stop childhood trauma and abuse before they start—and to foster healing so every child has the chance to grow, learn, and flourish in mind and body.
Explore our mission and vision at centerforchildcounseling.org.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Prevention #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #TraumaInformed #FightingACEs #PalmBeachCounty
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#WeeklyRoundup ArtClub is back next month! join the fun and submit your interest form today.
🎨ArtClub
Dates: Tuesdays from September 2nd to October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (time may vary depending on project)
Location: Main Gallery at The Lighthouse ArtCenter: 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Ages: Middle school students.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #PalmBeachCounty #Resilience #traumainformed #fightingaces #positivechildhoodexperiences #PlayTherapy #ArtTherapy #MiddleSchool #ArtClub #LighthouseArtCenter
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We had a great visit with Karen Brill, Board Member for the School District of Palm Beach County and the Children’s Services Council of Palm Beach County.
She joined our CEO, Renée, for a meaningful conversation about our services and a first look at our brand-new mobile unit.
@pbcsd @cscpbc #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #FightingACEs #PalmBeachCounty #MobileUnit
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A new school year is here — and so are we!
Through our partnership with the School District of Palm Beach County, our team is embedded in elementary schools across the county, making mental health care more accessible for children when and where they need it most.
Learn more: www.centerforchildcounseling.org
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #PBCSD #PalmBeachCounty #BackToSchool #Resilience #TraumaInformed #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences @pbcsd
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We’re always grateful for the chance to spend time in the community. Thank you, Arden Community, for welcoming us to such a thoughtful and enjoyable event. It was a great day to connect and enjoy some play in the sunshine!
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #PalmBeachCounty #Arden #Play #Community #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #Resilience #FightingACEs
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Happy First Day of School, Palm Beach County! It`s a new school year we`re excited to help teachers and caregivers incorporate mindfulness practices into the classroom.
Try this simple activity to start the school year with calm and focus. For more mindfulness activities, visit www.centerforchildcounseling.org
#MindfulnessMonday #Mindfulnessactivity #childrensmentalhealth #resilience #traumainformed #awob #parenting #teachers #palmbeachcounty #pbcsd @Pbcsd
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#WeeklyRoundup ArtClub is back in action this fall — and we can’t wait to get creative!
🎨ArtClub
Dates: Tuesdays from September 2nd to October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (time may vary depending on project)
Location: Main Gallery at The Lighthouse ArtCenter: 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Ages: Middle school students.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #PalmBeachCounty #Resilience #traumainformed #fightingaces #positivechildhoodexperiences #PlayTherapy #ArtTherapy #MiddleSchool #ArtClub #LighthouseArtCenter
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Be the cheerleader your child needs! With the right support, kids can learn to manage stress, understand their emotions, and build healthy coping skills.
Discover practical tools and guidance at www.centerforchildcounseling.org
#ChildrensMentalHealth #FreeResources #Parenting #AWOB #Resilience #TraumaInformed #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
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We were deeply honored to spend the day with Dr. Eliana Gil for a powerful in-person workshop on Assessment, Intake, and Treatment Goals with Children with Sexual Behavior Problems.
The room was filled with dedicated mental health professionals, all committed to growing their skills and strengthening their impact for the children they serve.
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gil for generously sharing her expertise and insight!
#ChildrensMentalHealth #PlayTherapy #Workshop #MentalHealthProfessionals #Resilience #AWOB #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #PalmBeachCounty
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We’re thrilled to welcome Benjamin Perks, a global advocate for the prevention and healing of Adverse Childhood Experiences, right here in Palm Beach County!
His courageous leadership has ignited a worldwide movement for change. Now, he joins us for an inspiring conversation on trauma, resilience, and the power of hope.
Hosted by Kathy Leone at The Breakers, this exclusive hybrid gathering brings together changemakers, community leaders, and passionate advocates committed to building a trauma-informed future where every child has the opportunity to thrive.
🗓️ September 9, 2025
🕞 3:30 PM
💻 Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom
🎟️ Register today—space is limited! www.tinyurl.com/LTFBPerks
#LeadTheFight #TraumaProof #ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #Resilience #AdverseChildhoodExperiences #PalmBeachCounty #TheBreakersPalmBeach @thebreakers @benjaminperks
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When big feelings like frustration, anger, or fear take over, the brain’s thinking center goes offline.
A dysregulated child isn’t choosing to misbehave—they’re struggling to access the part of the brain that helps them think clearly and make good choices.
Want to learn how to support regulation and build resilience in your child? Visit www.centerforchildcounseling.org for tools and tips.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #PalmBeachCounty #FightingACEs #Parenting #AWOB #AWayOfBeing #Regulation #TraumaInformed
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Center for Child Counseling, Inc.
Prevention, early intervention, and mental health treatment for children and families in Palm Beach County.
Did you know that psychotherapy sessions with caregivers could be a key to preventing serious diseases later in life for children who've experienced trauma? 🧠
Dive into the latest research and learn more here:
#childparenttherapy #paces #aces
Child-parent therapy has biological benefits for traumatized kids
Psychotherapy sessions with caregivers may help prevent serious disease later in life for young children who have ex...
www.sciencedaily.com
As caregivers, we try our best to support our teens and tweens with their mental health, but a new CDC study shows we need to be doing more.
Check out this Parents article to learn more about how we can better support our tweens and teens.
#parenting
While Parents Think They're Supporting Their Teens' Mental Health, Their Kids Don't Agree
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that parents think their teens are ...
www.parents.com
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy advocates for a "warning label" on social media to address its impact on youth mental health. This crucial step aims to raise awareness and drive positive behavioral changes.
Read more here:
#youthmentalhealth #socialmedia
Social media and youth mental health defining challenge of our time: Surgeon general
Dr. Vivek Murthy explained to ABC's Elizabeth Schulze why a surgeon general's warning is needed.
abcnews.go.com
Understanding how Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) impact children is crucial. Exposure to ACEs can lead to various symptoms, and recognizing these behavioral cues helps us better support our kids.
Learn more about ACEs at https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org.
#ACEs #FightingAces
Children perceive our actions and behavior more than our intentions. Let's be mindful of the tone we set and the example we give. ☀️
Learn more on how to set an example at https://www.centerforchildcounseling.org
#ChildrensMentalHealth #Mindfulness #Resilience #PositiveChildhoodExperiences
Worried about your child's screen time? Research from UC San Francisco reveals the best practices to reduce screen time and addictive behaviors.
Discover more here:
#Parenting #YouthMentalHealthCrisis #ScreenTime #FightingACEs https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2024/06/427786/parents-have-power-over-tweens-screen-use
Great News, Parents: You Do Have Power Over Your Tweens’ Screen Use
For tweens, restricting screens in bedrooms and at mealtimes and modeling healthy practices at home are parenting pr...
www.ucsf.edu
The Biden administration is set to launch an innovative initiative to tackle the rising youth mental health crisis in the U.S.
Learn more about how this initiative will make a difference in the article below:
#YouthMentalHealthCrisis #MentalHealth
Biden Administration Launches Initiative To Support Youth Mental Health
The first-of-its-kind initiative aims to address the youth mental health crisis by increasing peer-to-peer mental health...
www.huffpost.com
Are families moving away from overscheduling extracurriculars for their children's mental well-being? Check out this article to find out why!
#ChildrensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #Resilience #TraumaInformed

They’re Considered Essential to “Well-Rounded” Kids. Some Parents Are Saying “Hell No.”
On the very high value, and apparent impossibility, of protecting free time.
slate.com
Wondering the best way to give your children validation?
This Psychology Today article offers practical tips and strategies to ensure you're supporting your child's development in the best possible way.
#ChildrensMentalHealth #TraumaInformed

Do Parents Always Need to Validate Children's Feelings?
Be their rock, and then help them move forward.
www.psychologytoday.com
Take Action Against Trauma: Benjamin Perks brings Trauma-Proof to Palm Beach! Be part of this powerful Lead the Fight event at The Breakers—or tune in online—on September 9 to learn how we can prevent and heal childhood trauma together.
🗓️ September 9, 2025
🕞 3:30 PM
💻 Join us in-person or virtually via Zoom
🎟️ Register today—space is limited! www.tinyurl.com/LTFBPerks
#LeadTheFight #traumaproof #childrensmentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #FightingACEs #PositiveChildhoodExperiences #resilience #adversechildhoodexperiences #palmbeachcounty #thebreakerspalmbeach The Breakers Palm Beach ... See MoreSee Less
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At Center for Child Counseling, we know play is a powerful tool for nurturing children’s well-being and resilience.
Curious about how play can help your child thrive? Explore more at www.centerforchildcounseling.org and see why play is essential to healthy development.
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America’s youth mental health crisis is growing. New research shows thousands of children in suicidal crisis or severe depression are waiting days in ERs for help.
Learn more in the latest Medical Press article: medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-thousands-kids-mental-health-crisis.html
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Thousands of kids in mental health crisis are stuck for days in hospital emergency rooms, study finds
medicalxpress.com
America's youth mental health crisis has escalated to the point that thousands of children primarily suffering from suicide-related behaviors and depression are stuck in hospital emergency rooms for t...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
#WeeklyRoundUp ArtClub is the ultimate creative space for middle schoolers! A new group begins this September. Submit your interest form today!
🎨ArtClub
Dates: Tuesdays from September 2nd to October 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (time may vary depending on project)
Location: Main Gallery at The Lighthouse ArtCenter: 373 Tequesta Drive, Tequesta, Florida 33469.
Ages: Middle school students.
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We’re proud to offer a FREE 13-week SNAP® Fatherhood Initiative for dads and kids ages 6–11. Whether you’re a father, stepdad, grandfather, uncle, or male caregiver, this program is all about strengthening your connection, improving communication, and growing together as a family.
💚 To learn more, email us at SNAP@centerforchildcounseling.org
Funded by the Florida Network of Youth and Family Services Father First Initiative.
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Play is more than fun—it’s how children learn, grow, and make sense of the world around them. When you join in their play, you’re not just bonding, you’re supporting their development and seeing life through their eyes. 💛
Learn more: www.centerforchildcounseling.org
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