https://www.crossroadspsych.net/news daily 0.75 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba29004e2ccd1f3e1fc4bcb/1588898735084-VBIZQYJBI7DQO0Z9C2IU/image-asset.jpeg News https://www.crossroadspsych.net/news/high-school-therapy-group monthly 0.5 2026-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba29004e2ccd1f3e1fc4bcb/3d100928-61fc-43a9-a135-45a839282559/2024%2Bgroup%2Btherapy.jpg News - High School Therapy Group: Navigating Life with Confidence High school is a time of change, self-discovery, and personal growth. It’s a period filled with exciting opportunities but also unique challenges—academic pressures, shifting friendships, social expectations, and the constant balancing act of school and personal life. Our High School Therapy Group is designed for students in grades 9-12 who want a safe and supportive space to explore these experiences, connect with others, and build confidence in navigating their social world. This group meets every other Thursday at 6pm and is led by Brad Bernstein, LCPC. For more information and to sign up click here. https://www.crossroadspsych.net/news/navigating-a-troubling-news-cycle monthly 0.5 2026-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba29004e2ccd1f3e1fc4bcb/1770326661999-O3AJ3TONCWZSB7KOGO5M/unsplash-image-VgU5zIEy57A.jpg News - Navigating a Troubling News Cycle: Practical Self-Care Tips One question I’ve heard a lot in therapy sessions lately is: “How do I take care of myself when I’m constantly being bombarded by horrible news stories?” Political discourse has gotten more divisive, news stories more extreme, and frankly things are happening in our communities or nearby that are frightening and upsetting to a lot of people. Having a phone or other screen nearby that is constantly giving us updates doesn’t help. 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The good news is that small, intentional strategies can help you reclaim balance and stay emotionally healthy while still benefiting from these tools. Below are evidence‑informed tips and tool suggestions to help you build healthier media habits. https://www.crossroadspsych.net/news/wilderness-therapy-risks-and-benefits monthly 0.5 2025-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ba29004e2ccd1f3e1fc4bcb/97238b65-ad01-42db-853e-02c933427bc5/Backpacking.jpg News - Risks and Benefits of Wilderness Therapy Wilderness therapy combines rigorous clinical work with an experiential component in a way that is qualitatively different from both outpatient psychotherapy and other types of residential therapy. It is an evidence-based treatment backed by over 20 years of research. 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