
Slime, Shadows, and Superheroes: Helping Kids Externalize Inner Criticism
By Tyeshaa Hudson, RCMHI Have you ever felt like something sneaky and strange was living inside your mind—whispering that you’re

Cadenza Center in South Florida’s Top Women-Owned Businesses
Celebrating Our Inclusion in South Florida’s Top Women-Owned Businesses We are thrilled to announce that Cadenza Center has been recognized

When Labels Lose Their Meaning: The Quiet Harm of Misusing Mental Health Terms
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW Mental health is finally part of our everyday conversations—and in many ways, that’s progress. We see

When the Persona Outpaces the Self
A Jungian Reflection on the High-Functioning but Disconnected AdultBy Dr. Michelle Hintz, Licensed Psychologist, MT-BC On paper, they were fine.

When Keeping Them Safe Goes Too Far: The Hidden Risks of Over-Isolating Your Child
By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD When Emma became a mom, her world narrowed down to one thing: keeping baby Noah safe.

PDA or ODD? Why Knowing the Difference Changes Everything
By: Debra Cohen-Melamed, LCSW When a child consistently refuses to follow instructions, reacts strongly to everyday demands, and struggles with

Loving the Unreachable: When Insight Isn’t Enough
By: Michelle Hintz, PsyD, MT-BC May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to look more honestly at what emotional

Accountability Scavenger Hunts: A New Approach to Strengthening Executive Functioning
By: Rebecca David-Cusani, LMHC candidate Executive functioning might sound like a clinical buzzword, but it plays a major role in

Social Stories Reimagined: Preparing Kids with Autism for Real Life, One Personalized Story at a Time
By: Veronika Pos, RBT, BCBA candidate & Michelle Hintz, PsyD, MT-BC In the early days of autism intervention, social stories