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June 26, 2026

Holding Space for Your Heart: Gentle Mental Health Support for Venezuelans Living Abroad

Watching your homeland and the people you cherish go through an overwhelming crisis from thousands of miles away is a profoundly painful experience. For Venezuelans living abroad, the compounded events…
Orianna Torres
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May 11, 2026

Why Summer is the Best Time to Start Child and Teen Therapy

As the school year finally winds down and we look forward to sunny days here in South Florida, a very common question pops up at our practice. Parents in Plantation…
Orianna Torres
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April 24, 2026

Helping Your Child Overcome Fear: A Guide to Anxiety and Exposure Practice

Watching your child struggle with persistent worry is absolutely one of the hardest parts of parenting. Whether it is an intense fear of the dark, panic about attending school, or…
Orianna Torres
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March 16, 2026

Empower Your Parenting: Join Our Exclusive Child Directed Interaction Workshop

Happy Monday! As we continue to navigate the beautiful but sometimes chaotic journey of parenting in 2026, I am incredibly thrilled to share some exciting news with our community. If…
Orianna Torres
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February 2, 2026

The Achievement Trap: Why Our Kids are Burning Out So Early

Today I want to dive into a topic that has been heavy on my heart lately. In my practice at Bright Minds, I am seeing more and more children and…
Orianna Torres
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January 12, 2026

Beyond the Clock: Navigating the 2026 Attention Crisis

Happy Monday everyone! As we settle into the rhythm of 2026, I have noticed a recurring theme in my practice that feels more urgent than ever. We often talk about…
Orianna Torres
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December 2, 2025

The Cost of Keeping Up and How to Take Your Holidays Back

As the holiday season approaches, many families begin to notice a rise in stress. Children feel it, teens feel it, young adults feel it, and parents certainly feel it. It…
Orianna Torres
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November 21, 2025

From Slobbery Kisses to Crowded Rooms: Helping Kids Feel Comfy This Holiday Season

The holidays are supposed to be full of joy, family, and celebration. But for many children, they can also be overwhelming. Kids are expected to greet relatives they barely know,…
Orianna Torres
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November 10, 2025

Understanding Behavior as Communication in Children and Teens

In the busy rhythm of family life and school routines, adults often focus on managing behavior through rewards or consequences. While these strategies can play a role, they can also…
Orianna Torres
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November 3, 2025

The Fear of Being Disliked and the Trap of People Pleasing

One of the most subtle yet powerful forces that shapes our behavior is the fear of being disliked. It is an anxiety that almost all of us feel at some…
Orianna Torres
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