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Table of Contents By Dr. Katherine Lewitzke, Clinical Psychologist and Clinic Director, Bright Pine Behavioral Health March is celebrated as Reading Month in many schools across the country. Classrooms fill with books, reading challenges, and special guest readers. While these celebrations are wonderful, the most powerful reading moments often happen at home—when a parent sits … Read more
Table of Contents By Dr. Katherine Lewitzke, Clinic Director, Bright Pine Behavioral Health As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us naturally begin to reflect on the idea of gratitude. But beyond holiday tradition, an important question arises: Can practicing gratitude actually improve mental health? Decades of psychological and neurological research say yes—and the effects are powerful.  What … Read more
Table of Contents This Christmas season, Dr. Katherine Lewitzke and her five-year-old daughter, Vera, shared a very special act of kindness—donating a large collection of Amazing Boy and Amazing Girl books to children staying at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. As both a psychologist and a mother, Dr. Lewitzke has always encouraged her children to participate in at least … Read more
Table of Contents We are excited to share some wonderful news from Bright Pine Behavioral Health—our Clinic Director, Dr. Katherine Lewitzke, has just published her third children’s book, titled Apple Orchard Adventure! A Story Rooted in Family and Connection Apple Orchard Adventure follows a warm, loving family—Mom, Dad, siblings Ari and Vera, and their playful cat Monte—as they spend … Read more
Table of Contents The back-to-school transition doesn’t have to be a shock to the system. A gradual, family-centered approach helps reduce anxiety, build routine, and set kids up for success. Start Adjusting Sleep Routines Gradually (2–3 Weeks Ahead) Move bedtime earlier by 15 minutes every few days. Reintroduce morning wake-up routines slowly. Keep screens off … Read more
