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DR. CHERRY'S BLOG
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Dr. Cherry’s blog presents original reflections and analysis authored by Dr. Cherry and the Sheltering Tree Consultants team. These posts draw from clinical experience, research, and real-world conversations to provide practical guidance for families and educators.
Your Employees May Not Be the Problem
Learn how workforce stabilization helps organizations address burnout, conflict, absenteeism, leadership strain and declining performance.
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When a Child Turns to AI for Emotional Support
A new study involving nearly 40,000 students found something parents and anyone who works with children should know. About one...
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The Customer Eventually Feels What the Workforce Is Carrying
Workforce stress does not stay inside the workplace. Learn how burnout, conflict, low morale and leadership strain can affect customer...
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The Quiet Signals We Often Miss
Suicide rarely begins with a single moment. More often, it develops gradually through layers of distress that remain unseen or...
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AI and Youth Mental Health: What a New Study Really
New JAMA Pediatrics research found that 21% of nearly 40,000 students used AI for emotional support. Here is what the...
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Before You Tell Employees to Be More Resilient, Ask This
Burnout is not always caused by weak coping. Learn why leaders must address workload, management and workplace systems alongside employee...
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Hope Often Begins With One Conversation
Many people imagine that recovery from suicidal thoughts requires dramatic change. In reality, progress often begins with something much smaller....
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How Caribbean Parenting Shapes Adult Behavior
Many Caribbean parents raised their children using the methods they were taught. Discipline was often strict. Emotional expression was limited....
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Pain Often Hides Behind Ordinary Days
One of the most difficult aspects of suicide prevention is that emotional pain does not always look dramatic or obvious....
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Whether you need support for yourself or your family, guidance for your organization, or training for your team, STC provides structured, trauma-informed care focused on restoring stability and capacity. We offer a steady, professional space where clear steps lead to measurable improvement in daily functioning and relationships.