By Miranda Arellano, RP — EMDR Certified Therapist & EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Clinical Director, Healing Connections Psychotherapy As 2025 comes to a close and we step into a new year, many First Responders are carrying the weight of another twelve months of calls, crises, community demands, and constant readiness. The pace rarely slows, and the expectations never lessen — even though the nervous system often begs for a chance to reset. At Healing Connections, we see this

At Healing Connections Psychotherapy, we believe that every young person deserves a safe, supportive space to understand their emotions, build healthy relationships, and grow into confident, resilient individuals. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Growing Connections Group  — a weekly therapeutic program designed specifically for youth ages 11 to 14 . This age is such an important—and often challenging—stage of development. Pre-teens and young teens are navigating new

At Healing Connections Psychotherapy, we know that childhood is full of big feelings, new experiences, and developing social skills. Many children need a safe, supportive space where they can build confidence, learn emotional tools, and connect with peers in a way that feels meaningful and encouraging. That’s why we’re so excited to introduce the Creative Connections Club  — a therapeutic social group designed specifically for kids ages 7–10 . This weekly program blends creat