Blog
Your mental health journey deserves the right information and guidance. Our blog provides evidence-based insights on managing anxiety, depression, and stress, along with practical self-care and therapy resources. Discover real ways to find balance, build resilience, and feel your best.
Are Chores Helpful or Hurtful to Children?
An 85 year ongoing study conducted by Harvard Research shows a strong connection between doing chores and later professional success and happiness. The findings showed that shared responsibilities help children develop greater self-worth, confidence, work ethic, and empathy for others.
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Screen Time Management
The topic of screen use seems to be a popular conversation with everyone these days. Books are written about it, research papers are published, household and classroom discussions are held, our therapists in Orem counsel about it, and all while kids are clamoring for “just five more minutes.”
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Back to School
Our counselors in Spanish Fork know that going back to school after a summer break can be a challenging time. It often can be stressful for both parents and children. We wanted to offer some tips on how to make this transition not only less stressful, but also one where the whole household can feel some excitement and added connection.
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Welcome Back Dr. Edgington!
Alliance Psychology is so happy to welcome back Dr Brad Edgington, a psychologist in Orem. Dr Edgington works with individuals over the age of 18.
Dr Edgington has been in clinical practice since 1985. He has extensive experience in working with a wide range of mental health challenges and uses a variety of psychotherapeutic modalities to help those suffering from mental illness.
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Introducing Jordan Robertson
Alliance Psychology is pleased to have Jordan Robertson, a therapist in Orem, counseling with adults, couples, and children ages 6+.
Jordan earned a Master’s of Public administration from the U of U and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from BYU before making a pivot (after 15 years of being a stay-at-home Mom) to Psychology, where she is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at BYU.
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Introducing Maddie Garrett
Alliance Psychology is pleased to have Maddie Garrett, a therapist in Orem, counseling adults.
Maddie earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from BYU, and she is currently pursuing a PhD in Counseling Psychology at BYU. Her dissertation is focused on Latter-day Saints’ experience of religious scrupulosity (aka religious OCD). Maddie has taught university courses on counseling and career exploration. She has prior experience as a therapist at BYU’s counseling center.
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Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Did you know that July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month? We at Alliance Psychology sure did! This month (and always) our therapists in Orem are mindful of the unique mental health and substance challenges facing racial minorities.
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Outreach
Alliance Psychology believes in empowering our community with knowledge and prevention skills when it comes to mental health. As such, we offer educational information and presentations free to the community.
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Want Less Anxiety? Be Kind!
According to a study published in “The Journal of Positive Psychology,” performing acts of kindness may result in greater social well-being than techniques used in cognitive-behavioral therapy used to treat depression and anxiety. Check out the article to learn more.
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