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Thinking. Feeling. Growing.: The Conative Group Turns 10
This month, The Conative Group turns 10. Ten years. Even now, it is a little amazing to write those words. A lot has happened since we opened our doors in August 2016. We have grown our team, expanded our services, created programs we never could have imagined at the beginning, trained future clinicians, partnered with schools, navigated a pandemic and more than a few Houston weather events, and had the privilege of becoming part of the lives of so many children, teens, young

Dr. Kimberly Harrison, Ph.D.
2 days ago


Before You Buy Another Planner: The One Thing Every Parent Should Know Before School Starts
The most important back-to-school preparation isn't found in the school supply aisle. Back-to-school season is full of good intentions. We buy new backpacks, sharpen pencils, organize supplies, and color-code calendars. We promise ourselves that this year will be different.

Dr. Kimberly Harrison, Ph.D.
3 days ago


Grief Doesn't Follow a Timeline
One of the most common questions people ask after losing someone is, "Shouldn't I be over this by now?" It's a question that often comes from a place of frustration, shame, or the feeling that everyone else has moved on while you're still carrying the weight of your loss. We often receive subtle (and sometimes direct) messages that grief has an expiration date, that after a few weeks or months we should be "back to normal."

Marc Gutierrez, LPC-A
4 days ago


“Échale Ganas”: When Motivation Isn’t the Problem
“ADHD didn’t exist when I was a kid.” How many of you have heard this before? ADHD is not some new condition invented in the 21st century, but rather it is something that went unrecognized, misunderstood, and often would be labeled as lacking motivation, lacking discipline, or being lazy.

Marc Gutierrez, LPC-A
May 26


The Value of In-Person Social Interactions in an Increasingly Virtual World
The rise of digital communication has made it easier than ever to stay connected. With just a few taps, we can text, call, or video chat with someone across the globe.

Jack Wang, LPC
Apr 16
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