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Clinical Musings: Extra Curriculars or Therapy Appointment?

Clinical Musings: A Therapist’s Thoughts about Various Topics By Elizabeth Garrett MSSA, LISW-S Feb 11, 2026 Extra Curriculars or Therapy Appointment? Your child has been doing so well in therapy. They go weekly, enjoy going, and you get positive feedback about their sessions. You’re even seeing some shifts at home! They hate missing appointments, but tech week is coming up. Or hockey championships. Or the big volleyball tournament is happening. And it conflicts with their therapy. What’s the right call?!?! Professionally speaking, the right call is to pick “the thing”. [...]

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that focuses on the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. The core idea is that how we interpret events rather than the events themselves shapes how we feel and act. CBT typically involves working collaboratively with a therapist to: Recognize distorted or unhelpful thinking patterns. Challenge those thoughts using evidence and alternative perspectives. Change behavioral habits that reinforce distress or negative outcomes. Therapy often includes structured sessions, goal-setting, and homework assignments such as [...]