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A survey reveals that millionaires are less satisfied with their financial advisors and more value personal wellness and family services like trainers and therapists, highlighting a shift towards 'soft services' as key to high-net-worth client retention.
The death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary 16-year-old student in Oklahoma, has had a significant impact on the LGBTQ+ community, with therapists noting increased fear and uncertainty among its members. The community is seeking more support and services following Benedict's suicide, which occurred after a reported altercation at school. LGBTQ+ advocates and therapists are speaking out about the challenges faced by the community, with efforts being made to provide more support and change the narrative. President Joe Biden expressed condolences, while State Superintendent Ryan Walters criticized the response as politicizing the tragedy.
Therapists recommend several back-to-school items for kids with ADHD to help them cope with sensory overload and improve focus in the classroom. These items include squishy sensory fidget balls, textured sensory strips, noise-canceling headphones, squishy spiky rollers, physical planners, push-pop fidget toys, twist fidgets, gel lap pads, and visual timers. These tools can provide sensory regulation, help with organization and time management, and create a more conducive learning environment for students with ADHD. Communication with teachers and providing positive reinforcement are also important strategies for supporting these students.
Therapists in New York are seeing a surge in eco-anxiety as smoke from Canada's wildfires causes bad air quality in the city. The Climate Psychology Alliance of North America has a directory of practitioners who specialize in the field, and college campuses offer guidance counselors for students experiencing stress over the climate crisis. The field has been slower to catch on in the east coast, but the recent events have triggered a sense of fear, rage, and despair, leading to a demand for climate mental health services. Therapists are helping clients manage and cope with feelings of hopelessness and grief associated with climate change.