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A sledgehammer to the heart: the last lines on "Adolescence"
If you haven’t watched Netflix’s Adolescence  yet, consider this your spoiler warning—but trust me, these spoilers might be worth it. If...

Stephanie Olarte
May 83 min read
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An Open Letter to Parents of Gender-Diverse Kids
The way forward isn’t through fear; it’s through love, curiosity, and being willing to show up, even when it’s hard.
Slow Down Psychology LLC
Mar 123 min read
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For some kids, parent sessions oughta be mandatory
When I first started Slow Down Psychology, my vision was to offer a unique, semi-intensive healing experience. In this vision, families...
Slow Down Psychology LLC
Feb 193 min read
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"If they would just..."
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Dec 14, 20232 min read
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How do I get my kid off their device without a meltdown?
Can I be real with you? If I had $1 (okay, it's 2023…$5) for every time a parent asked me this question, I would have enough money to pay...
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Oct 31, 20235 min read
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"Is my child going to be okay?"
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Oct 20, 20232 min read
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Mindset: The Swiss Army Knife of Strategies
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Oct 9, 20233 min read
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The First Edition
I'm about to share something super vulnerable about myself: I am currently in the process of writing the book that I have fantasized...
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Oct 5, 20233 min read
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My most embarrassing sticker chart story
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Sep 18, 20234 min read
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Dear Workaholic Parent: I see you.
I'll never forget a conversation that my father and I had recently after healing from a sizeable rift that happened in our relationship....

Stephanie Olarte
Jul 27, 20224 min read
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Struggling vs. Suffering: ADHD
Parenting a tween or teen is often a delicate balance between letting kids learn from life's adversity without letting them drown in the...

Stephanie Olarte
Jul 19, 20222 min read
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A word (okay...many words…) of caution about low cost therapy apps
Prior to launching my online private practice, I worked for a popular, low cost, online therapy site. I'll let you guess which one, but...

Stephanie Olarte
Jun 18, 20214 min read
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How the nap-a-latte helped me reduce my coffee intake
Folks, I'm half Cuban, half Colombian...being a coffee lover is practically in my DNA. Don't let the mellow website décor and penchant...

Stephanie Olarte
Jun 11, 20214 min read
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TW: Suicide; Someone I love tried to end their life
A teen therapist gets personal about suicide

Stephanie Olarte
Jun 4, 20216 min read
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Quick and Simple Stress Relievers
Self care doesn't have to be expensive or time consuming. But it does need to be a non-negotiable as a parent of a teen in 2021. A large...

Stephanie Olarte
May 28, 20216 min read
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Choosing to be slow and steady
In a world full of quick fixes, let's slow down for some deep emotional well-being

Stephanie Olarte
May 14, 20214 min read
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A therapist in therapy
A therapist gets real about being in therapy as a client

Stephanie Olarte
May 7, 20215 min read
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Leaning into online therapy
So we've been doing this pandemic sh*t show for over a year now. People are getting vaccinated, schools are opening up again, teletherapy...

Stephanie Olarte
Apr 23, 20214 min read
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Sleep is a performance, not a light switch
Some folks assume that because I'm a therapist & sleep enthusiast, I must get an effortless 8 hours per night. HAH!

Stephanie Olarte
Apr 16, 20214 min read
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An Open Letter to Scatterbrained Teens
You, my fellow brilliant scatterbrain, can have a future that doesn't suck. Let's work with your parents and teachers to get you there.

Stephanie Olarte
Apr 16, 20212 min read
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