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What Trauma Is (and Isn’t): Understanding the Many Ways Trauma Shows Up
When people hear the word trauma, it is often associated with a single, specific event involving threat or harm. While those experiences are important...
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From What Feels Heavy to What’s Next: A Guide to Trauma Therapy When Outpatient Isn’t Enough
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Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced OCD Treatment Program with Daily ERP for Children, Teens, Young Adults, and Adults
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Compass Health Center Launches Enhanced Program for Mental Health and Substance Use
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After School IOP for Teens Now Available in Silver Spring, Maryland: High-Quality Mental Health Support That Fits Your Family’s Life
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How to Manage Mental Health Challenges for College Students: Tips and Support Strategies
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Compass Health Center Celebrates Brookfield, WI Grand Opening, Partnering with the Community to Expand Access to Mental Health Care
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Emotion Regulation Isn’t Automatic: What Parents Need to Know About How Kids and Teens Learn to Manage Big Feelings
Emotion Regulation and Children If you’ve ever wondered why your child has such big reactions, or thought, “Shouldn’t they be able to handle this...
You Only Know What You Know Podcast | When School Feels Impossible: The Why Behind School Anxiety, Avoidance, and Burnout featuring Adam Honecker, LCSW
For many families, school anxiety doesn’t show up all at once. It may begin with a few difficult mornings, a stomachache before class, or...
What Daily Life Really Looks Like for a Child or Teen With OCD
Many people are surprised when they learn the reality of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Media portrayals often show OCD in a narrow or inaccurate...
How Anxiety and Depression Can Affect Self-Esteem, Identity, and Self-Perception
A Conversation with Rebecca Peffer, LCSW, Associate Director, Adult Program, Compass Health Center – Silver Spring, about What High Functioning...
Managing Tough Transitions: School Breaks, Big Life Changes, and Loss of Structure
Why Transitions Are Hard for Many Kids and Teens None of us likes change. Fear of the unknown, uncertainty, and a shift...
Compass Health Center Launches Virtual Evening PHP and IOP for Young Adults & Adults with OCD, Expanding Access to Gold-Standard Treatment
New programs address a major barrier to specialized OCD care for working adults, students, and caregivers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — March 2,...
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Harnessing the Power of Self-Talk: Takeaways from Ethan Kross’s Talk on Emotion Regulation
In Conversation with FAN and Compass Health Center’s Dr. David Schreiber On May 6, 2025, Compass Health Center partnered with...
[In The Media] Re-programming Screen Time: Chicago Counselors Help Families Find Balance | WGN9’s Medical Watch
Navigating screen use and social media for youth and families can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety,...
6 Tips to Help Children Navigate Social Media from a Psychiatrist: Insights from Compass Health Center’s Dr. Claudia Welke on NBC Chicago
Navigating screen use and social media for youth can feel overwhelming. A top priority for parents is safety, but the...
Navigating LGBTQIA+ Mental Health: Compassionate Resources
In recent years, you’ve likely noticed a rise in discussions about mental health within the LGBTQIA+ community, thanks to increased...
Teen Mental Health Facts and Statistics
Adolescence is one of the most formative periods of our lives. These years are a time of rapid change, growth,...
Mental Health, Chronic Pain And Illness: Everyone’s Treatment Journey Looks and Feels Different
Everyone’s mental and physical health journey looks and feels different. When dealing with pain and illness, it’s essential to consider...
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You Only Know What You Know Podcast | When School Feels Impossible: The Why Behind School Anxiety, Avoidance, and Burnout featuring Adam Honecker, LCSW
For many families, school anxiety doesn’t show up all at once. It may begin with a few difficult mornings, a stomachache before class, or...
You Only Know What You Know | Screens, Scrolls, and Stress: Finding Digital Balance featuring Dr. Rachael Levine, Ph.D., LCP
Screens are everywhere — in our homes, our schools, and our children’s social lives. For many parents and caregivers, the...
You Only Know What You Know | Teen Mental Health 101 featuring Dr. David Schreiber and Dr. Claudia Welke
In this episode, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale are joined by Compass Health Center co-founders and psychiatrists Dr....
You Only Know What You Know — Episode 1A Meet Your Hosts & Meet the Podcast
In this introductory episode, hosts Beth Hope, LCSW, and Britt Teasdale share the heart behind You Only Know What You...
Introducing You Only Know What You Know — A Mental Health Podcast for Parents
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual—and when your child’s mental health enters the picture, the pressure to “get it right” can feel overwhelming. Advice...
Listen Now: Compass Health Center’s Dr. Marissa Leslie featured on 97.9’s Maryland Perspectives Radio
Hosted by Amelia Ryerse, Maryland Perspectives, on 97.9 FM Baltimore, features organizations across Maryland that make a difference in resident’s...
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What Trauma Is (and Isn’t): Understanding the Many Ways Trauma Shows Up
When people hear the word trauma, it is often associated with a single, specific event involving threat or harm. While those experiences are important...
Emotion Regulation Isn’t Automatic: What Parents Need to Know About How Kids and Teens Learn to Manage Big Feelings
Emotion Regulation and Children If you’ve ever wondered why your child has such big reactions, or thought, “Shouldn’t they be able to handle this...
You Only Know What You Know Podcast | When School Feels Impossible: The Why Behind School Anxiety, Avoidance, and Burnout featuring Adam Honecker, LCSW
For many families, school anxiety doesn’t show up all at once. It may begin with a few difficult mornings, a stomachache before class, or...
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What Daily Life Really Looks Like for a Child or Teen With OCD
Many people are surprised when they learn the reality of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). Media portrayals often show OCD in a narrow or inaccurate...
Compass Health Center Launches Virtual Evening PHP and IOP for Young Adults & Adults with OCD, Expanding Access to Gold-Standard Treatment
New programs address a major barrier to specialized OCD care for working adults, students, and caregivers CHICAGO, ILLINOIS — March 2,...
Understanding OCD: What Parents Need to Know
How to recognize signs, reduce misconceptions, and know when to seek specialized ERP treatment There are certain phrases we hear often from parents: “I...
