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Between The Beats
Reflections on healing, connection, and coming home to yourself.


Why Your Child Melts Down After School—and What Can Help
The teacher says your child had a great day—so why does everything fall apart at home? Explore what may be adding up behind after-school meltdowns, and small, practical changes that can make the transition home more manageable.
erica smalla
Oct 17 min read


🌈 LGBTQ+ Teen Support Groups in Statesville, NC – Safe Spaces for Connection & Healing
Being a teenager is a time of self-discovery, growth, and change. For LGBTQ+ teens, it can also feel like navigating a maze of challenges—social pressure, fear of being misunderstood, and a longing for safe places to simply be themselves. Many teens struggle to find supportive spaces where their identities are honored, their voices matter, and their feelings are validated. At Heartbeat Therapy & Wellness, we believe every part of you belongs. That’s why we are offering LGBTQ+
erica smalla
Sep 28, 20255 min read


Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Children: Healing Through Art and Play
Discover how Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy helps children heal through art and play. Inclusive, trauma-informed therapy for kids and families. What Is Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy for Children? Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is an evidence-based model created by Dr. Richard Schwartz to help people understand and heal their inner world of “parts.” While IFS is well known in adult therapy, it is increasingly being adapted for children. Especially kids wh
erica smalla
Sep 21, 20253 min read
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