You, Social Media, and Your Neurodivergent Child
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Most people don’t realize the quiet comparison of parenting a neurodivergent kid.
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Articles by Alena
How a Simple Change in my Phone Settings Helped My Anxiety
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist As a therapist, I spend a lot of time talking with people
The Pressure of Anxiety in Parenting and Children
By Alena Gerst, LCSW | Founder, Director, Psychotherapist Long before I knew what was going on with my neurodivergent child,
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A Wellness Handbook for the Performing Artist: The Performer’s Essential Guide to Staying Healthy in Body, Mind, and Spirit
In this book Alena Gerst examines issues that go beyond the importance of training or navigating the business of performing. It is the first book to prioritize the performer’s well-being, your ultimate key to a long and satisfying career. Purchase on Amazon.com.
