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How CBT Helps You Challenge Negative Thought Patterns

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to fall into a pattern of negative thinking, believing the worst about yourself, others, or your circumstances. These thoughts can influence how you feel Read More

When Parents Should Consider Therapy for Their Teen

At Family Dynamics Counseling in Spokane Valley, WA, many parents reach out because they sense their teen is struggling but aren’t sure whether it’s “normal teen behavior” or a sign Read More

Brain Rot and how to avoid it

What is brain rot Brain rot isn’t a medical term or a diagnosis. Instead, it’s a trendy term used to describe the mental fatigue and cognitive decline many people experience after Read More

Who Needs EMDR Therapy?

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How Substance Abuse Impacts Couples — And How Healing Can Begin

Substance abuse does not just affect the individual who uses; it acts like a third party in a relationship, often creating a wall of secrecy, resentment, and broken trust. When Read More

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER - what is it and how to recognize the patterns of behaviors

A child or adult with autism spectrum disorder may have problems with social interaction and communication skills Read More

Building a Stronger Marriage Through Therapy

A healthy marriage is not defined by the absence of conflict, but by how a couple manages the challenges that inevitably arise. Over time, the pressures of career, parenting, and Read More

Reprocessing and Repair with EMDR Therapy

Reprocessing and repair When you undergo EMDR, you access memories of a trauma event in very specific ways. Combined with eye movements and guided instructions, accessing those memories helps you reprocess Read More

What is Grief

What is grief? Grief is the experience of coping with loss. Most of us think of grief as happening in the painful period following the death of a loved one. But grief Read More

ADHD Brain in children and adults

As an adult with ADHD, you may feel like your internal motor won’t shut off. Your yearning to keep moving and doing things can lead to frustration when you can’t do Read More

Autism Patterns and Behaviors

A child or adult with autism spectrum disorder may have limited, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests or activities, including any of these signs: Performs repetitive movements, such as rocking, spinning or Read More

Depression - feelings of sadness or hopeless or unmotivated

Although depression may occur only once during your life, people typically have multiple episodes. During these episodes, symptoms occur most of the day, nearly every day and may include: Feelings of Read More

Validating Your Childs Feelings

Validating your child’s feelings helps them feel understood, builds connection, and takes the edge off tense situations. Validation communicates to your child or teen that their thoughts and feelings make sense, Read More

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Family Dynamics Counseling

Appointment Times

Monday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tuesday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wednesday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Thursday  

9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Friday  

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday  

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sunday  

11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

KAREN LARKIN PACKWOOD, MA, LMHC, CCTP, CDP, FNCC

  (509) 951-2210

FAX: (509) 242-3765

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