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Therapist gives advice on talking to children about U.S. Capitol violence

FARGO, N.D. – Mental health experts encourage parents and guardians to have conversations with children about the siege of the U.S. Capitol. Therapist Hannah Pederson with The Village suggests adults discuss what they want their children to know before having conversations with them. She adds it’s important to meet at their level at a developmentally appropriate way and use terms…

A Dog Doctor Brings Joy to the Village Family Service Center

He and therapist Shauna Erickson are a registered therapy team

FARGO, N.D. — An unconventional doctor at the Village Family Service Center is helping people from all walks of life. His name is Doctor Spencer Reid, CGC, AKC. “More credentials than his mama,” clinical supervisor and child therapist Shauna Erickson said. Dr. Reid is a dog. His credentials stand for Canine Good Citizen and American Kennel Club– essentially obedience certification….