By: Anastasia Sullwold Ristau, PhD This is usually a time of year that carries a mix of emotions. This year however, many families may be finding the Fall of 2021 particularly heavy with anxiety, stress, and frustration. Families across the U.S...
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By Anastasia Sullwold Ristau, PhD, Licensed Psychologist Clinical Supervisor of all youth Intensive Outpatient Programs within PrairieCare Medical Group This time of year is one transition after another. Changing from summer to school schedules...
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For most families, summer has been a time of spontaneous trips to the Dairy Queen, swimming with friends, late dinners, late bedtimes, bonfires, vacation and a freedom from the more rigid school schedule. With fall just around the corner, you...
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Trying to tell when your child should go to the Emergency Department for medical concerns is a bit more clear cut then it is for mental health concerns. Knowing what you “should” do to get help for your kids in the case of mental health...
More InfoPrairieCare’s Collaboration with Schools
PrairieCare values our patient’s education academic work, and recognizes the significance of school in the lives of youth. We are proud to host a classroom at each site, which is staffed by the local school district. Classroom staff contacts the...
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