Blog — Kat McGrady, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC

Kat McGrady, Ed.D, LCPC, NCC

KJM Counseling, LLC. Therapist. Author. Educator. Speaker. Consultant.

A Matrix for Measuring Success

A Matrix for Measuring Success

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Kat McGradySeptember 4, 2025

Decoding Treatment Plans for Severe Food Allergies: A Guide for Parents and Caretakers

Decoding Treatment Plans for Severe Food Allergies: A Guide for Parents and Caretakers

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Kat McGradySeptember 4, 2025

The Peace Playbook: Working as a Team to Create a Bully Free Classroom

The Peace Playbook: Working as a Team to Create a Bully Free Classroom

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Kat McGradySeptember 4, 2025

Mental Health Disorders in Youth: What to Do if You Suspect a Your Child Has a Diagnosable Condition

Mental Health Disorders in Youth: What to Do if You Suspect a Your Child Has a Diagnosable Condition

Kat McGradyOctober 10, 2022

Combating Compassion Fatigue: Help Yourself While Also Helping Others.

Combating Compassion Fatigue: Help Yourself While Also Helping Others.

Kat McGradySeptember 6, 2022

Helping Kids Overcome Hardships

Helping Kids Overcome Hardships

Kat McGradyAugust 25, 2022

Back to School: How to Ensure the School Year Starts Off on a Good Foot

Back to School: How to Ensure the School Year Starts Off on a Good Foot

Kat McGradyAugust 17, 2022

Receiving Negative Feedback: Why We May Avoid it and How to Deal

Receiving Negative Feedback: Why We May Avoid it and How to Deal

Kat McGradyAugust 9, 2022

Anxiety: The Good and the Bad

Anxiety: The Good and the Bad

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Kat McGradyJune 28, 2022

What Your Child Needs From You in Trying Times

What Your Child Needs From You in Trying Times

Kat McGradyJune 14, 2022

How to Support Your Child in Times of Crisis

How to Support Your Child in Times of Crisis

Kat McGradyMay 27, 2022

Brain Plasticity and Childhood Trauma

Brain Plasticity and Childhood Trauma

Kat McGradyMay 27, 2022

Trauma-Informed Parenting

Trauma-Informed Parenting

Kat McGradyMay 10, 2022trauma, trauma-informed parenting, parenting, ACE's, child, childhood, adolescent, emotional, emotions, resilience, social-emotional, self-esteem, self-care, safety, relationships

Making Sense of Childhood Trauma

Making Sense of Childhood Trauma

Understanding Trauma and Indicators in Children and Teens

Kat McGradyMay 8, 2022

Life Balance

Life Balance

Kat McGradyJune 16, 2021lifestyle, life balance, balance, happiness, joy, self-care, self-love, self-understanding, work-life balance, positivity, energy, optimism, relaxation, Rejuvenate, stress, care

DIY Stress Relief Trinkets

DIY Stress Relief Trinkets

Kat McGradyJune 16, 2021self-love, self-care, relaxation, stress, gratitude, self-understanding, Refocus, Rejuvenate, Reset, care, calm, mindfulness, optimism, coping tools, DIY, relief, worry, fidgets

Unleash Your Inner Champion

Unleash Your Inner Champion

Kat McGradyJune 27, 2018self-exploration, self-love, self-esteem, Goal setting, champion, happiness, healthy outlook, mental health, Reset, wellness, mindfulness

Summertime Feels

Summertime Feels

Kat McGradyJune 18, 2018summer, self-love, self-exploration, self-understanding, gratitude, happiness, change, relaxation, care, calm, joy, Refocus, Reset, Rejuvenate, lifestyle

Walk It Off!

Walk It Off!

Kat McGradyJune 12, 2018mental health, health, walking, benefits of walking, clarity, happiness, joy, stress relief, brain power

Get the Most from Your Summer Reads

Get the Most from Your Summer Reads

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Kat McGradyJune 5, 2018mental health, self-care, self-love, wellness, well-being, happiness, optimism, summer, books, good reads, benefits of reading, summer reads, relaxation, calm