Licensed professional counselor Bryna Talamantez shares how her practice uses play therapy, grief counseling, and child-focused methods to help families process emotions and build emotional resilience.

🌟 Perfect For:
Parents of young children, families coping with grief or trauma, caregivers seeking therapeutic support, local residents interested in mental health services.

🎟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How play therapy helps children express emotions in a healthy way
• What grief therapy looks like for kids and families
• The role of trust, safety, and connection in child counseling
• Why parents should consider therapy even if a child “seems fine”
• How therapy supports emotional regulation and resilience
  
  

💬 Memorable Quotes:
"Play is the language of children — it’s how they express what they can’t always say."
"Grief therapy isn’t about fixing sadness; it’s about walking through it with support."
"Therapy creates a safe place for kids to show up just as they are, without judgment."

📍 About Talamantez Therapy:
Helping children and families heal and thrive through compassionate, evidence-based therapy

Website: talamanteztherapy.com
Instagram: @talamanteztherapy
Facebook: @BrynaTLMFT

Phone: (972) 559-4943

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While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities.

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Dr. Tanya Rodgers of Skin Specialists of Allen & Addison shares expert skincare tips, explains the importance of early skin checks, discusses innovative treatments, and highlights dermatology’s role in community health and confidence.

🌟 Perfect For:

• People over 30
• Men losing their hair
• People concerned about skin cancer
• Anyone with a dozen things in their skincare regimen

🎟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How early skin checks can save lives
• The difference between cosmetic and medical dermatology
• What you actually need in your daily skincare routine

💬 Memorable Quotes:
“We don’t want to miss a skin cancer—we catch things early and save lives.”
“Dermatology is about confidence. If your skin looks good, you feel good.”
“Everyone, regardless of skin color, needs to wear sunscreen daily.”
“It’s a privilege to care for this community—our patients are like family.”

📍 About Skin Specialists of Allen & Addison:
Comprehensive dermatology with advanced care for every skin type and concern

Website: skinspecialistsoa.com
Instagram: skinspecialistsoa
Facebook: @SkinSpecialistsOA

Phone: (972) 649-6644

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City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities.

While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities.

https://citylifestyle.com/allentx | @allencitylifestyle

https://citylifestyle.com/plano | @planocitylifestyle

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Village on the Park by Aspenwood Company offers luxury assisted living and memory care in McKinney and Plano, emphasizing dignity, individualized care, and holistic wellness for seniors.

🌟 Perfect For:

• Adult children seeking a high-quality, compassionate senior living solution for their aging parents
• Healthcare professionals and care coordinators exploring reputable assisted living and memory care partners
• Volunteers, nonprofits, and local organizations looking to serve older adults in meaningful ways
• Anyone researching top-tier senior housing options in the DFW metroplex

🎟 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The difference between assisted living, independent living, and memory care—and what Aspenwood specializes in
• How Aspenwood Company designs its culture and environment to support dignity, individuality, and joy in seniors
• The holistic approach that goes beyond “checking the boxes” in healthcare
• How Aspenwood partners with the community for events, enrichment, and volunteer opportunities
• Signs it's time to consider senior living for a loved one and what questions to ask during a tour
• How to start the journey to finding the right senior community with a no-pressure, consultative approach

💬 Memorable Quotes:
“People don’t move in for a set of rules. They move in for choice and empowerment.”
“If mom’s a ballerina, mom’s still a ballerina. That story doesn’t go away.”
“Loneliness is one of the biggest reasons people go through life quicker. Purpose is what keeps them going.”

📍 About Aspenwood Company:
Luxury senior living communities providing assisted living and memory care with heart-first culture and personalized dignity

Website: theaspenwoodcompany.com
Phone: (713) 352-8000

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City Lifestyle is the digital destination for local living - a one-stop-shop for hyper local, expertly created content that inspires and connections communities.

While other sites take a content-first approach to providing local information, City Lifestyle sets itself apart by positioning people first - creating a platform that emphasizes the best of what your city has to offer, created and promoted by the people who know it - and represent it best. These authentic voices in each city are key drivers of the brand by providing an inspiring, genuine and trusted look at life in their communities.

https://citylifestyle.com/allentx | @allencitylifestyle

https://citylifestyle.com/plano | @planocitylifestyle

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Podcast services provided by HappyBox Productions

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