UpTIC Consulting & Counseling, PLLC

Looking for a counseling office in Amarillo?

Whether you're just starting out or looking for a space with flexible sublease options, we have a place for you!

Flexible options are available from 1 - 5 days per week. The office includes:
-Private entrance
-Waiting area
-Furniture and desk in each office
-High-speed internet
-Utilities included
-Break room
-Private restroom
-No fee splitting

Interested in seeing the space or have more questions? Reach out:
📲 806-738-4828
💻 https://www.upticc.org/office-for-rent

As school starts back up, teachers may find themselves spending a LOT of time redirecting, correcting, and teaching classroom structures and expectations.

One way to build positive behaviors is to give just as much attention to the behaviors we want to see as to the behaviors we want to change.

A few quick tips:

1. State the desired behavior.
Tell students what you want them to do instead of only telling them what not to do.

2. Catch the behavior you want repeated.
Look for students who are doing it right—and notice them!

3. Praise, praise, praise!
Be specific about what you’re praising. Specific praise helps students know exactly what behavior you want to see again.

What positive behavior can you catch your students doing this week?

Want more practical tips? Consider a professional development workshop for your campus or district! https://www.upticc.org/trauma-training-consulting

Another great morning with Alamogordo counselors! Not only do they have amazing staff…but they also have pistachios! :)

Had a great morning working with a wonderful group of counselors at Alamogordo Public Schools! Can’t wait for day 2!

UpTIC has officially been open for 3 years!! It has been a great year of speaking engagements, supporting counselor growth, and moving to a bigger office! We are grateful for your continued support!!

Here's what UpTIC offers:
➡Training/Professional Development
➡LPC Associate Supervision
➡Nurture Groups
➡Child & Adolescent Counseling
➡Office Space for Rent

Learn more about what we have to offer at www.upticc.org

Excited for the upcoming opportunities to work with educators in Texas and New Mexico!

Interested in bringing professional development, keynote presentations, or customized training to your district or organization? I’d love to connect and explore how we can partner together. Reach out to learn more! https://www.upticc.org/trauma-training-consulting

Is your campus or district looking for meaningful professional development? Are student behaviors becoming more challenging? Are the effects of trauma impacting both students and staff?

UpTIC provides trauma-informed professional development designed specifically for educators. Drawing from her experience in residential foster care and school systems, Dr. Kendra McLaughlin combines the science of trauma with practical, real-world strategies educators can implement immediately.

Whether you're looking to strengthen your trauma-informed practices, better support student behavior, or equip your staff with effective, research-informed tools, UpTIC is here to help.

We would love the opportunity to partner with your campus or district to support your educators—and ultimately, the students they serve.

Learn more: https://www.upticc.org/trauma-training-consulting

UpTIC LOVES NURTURE GROUPS!

😄Nurture Groups are a fun and engaging group format that improves connection, regulation, and social skills! Families can choose to go through a 6- or 8-week group cycle. You will learn new skills while having fun!

🍎School districts - UpTIC offers training on how to run this group format in small groups, one-on-one, or to build the structure of groups into the classroom environment.

-Nurture Groups are based on the Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) Model.
-Dr. Kendra McLaughlin is a TBRI Practitioner and Educator

Want to know more? Check it out here - https://www.upticc.org/nurture-groups

Attention Parents of Young Children!

If you are struggling with defiance, tantrums, inattention, or other unwanted behaviors, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) might be a great fit for you and your child!

PCIT is evidence-based and specifically designed for children ages 2-6.

PCIT helps eliminate unwanted and disruptive behavior AND increase positive and desirable behavior.

Dr. Kendra McLaughlin, PhD, LPC-S, is trained in PCIT and would love to talk with you about PCIT!

Reach out today!

806-738-4828
www.upticc.org

I am excited to have submitted the first drafts of two entries for the second edition of the Encyclopedia of Counseling, published by the American Counseling Association!

I am incredibly grateful and honored to have been selected as a contributor, authoring entries on Trauma-Informed/Trauma-Focused Treatment and Early Adolescence: Developmental Tasks and Psychosocial Crisis.

The updated Encyclopedia of Counseling is anticipated to be published in September 2027!

-Dr. McLaughlin