Meet our Staff - Kayla

Introducing Kayla Binggeli

Kayla has been with RHS since February 2010, 5 1/2 years as the front desk receptionist. Her responsibilities include; scheduling appointments, getting all new referrals set up for services, answering questions, and helping all employees with documentation and appointments. She loves getting to know our clients and meeting new people. Since Kayla is the first person our clients meet, we thought it would be a good idea to get to know her a little better.

Where did you grow up?

* I was born in Idaho Falls.

What is one thing in this world that you are most proud of?

* I am most proud of working in the mental health field. 

Do you have any hobbies?

* I love to go camping, concerts, scrap-booking and crocheting.

What is your favorite cuisine?

* My favorite cuisine is Mexican food.

If money wasn't an issue, where would you travel? 

* I would travel to Switzerland.

Who is the most influential person in your life?

My mother is the most influential person in my life.

What is your biggest pet peeve? 

* I have many pet peeves. I think my worst pet peeve is when someone leaves seconds on the microwave.

Do you have any pets? 

* Yes I have one chorkie. She is 1 year old.

What is your favorite kind of music genre? 

* I love many genre's of music. I have only been to two concerts and both have been Country.

The Art of Control

The Art of Control

Often time’s young adults come into my office and say things like “no one cares about me” “I feel controlled by my parents” and “I never have a say in what happens in my life.”

As kids are reporting this to me during sessions I start to wonder “Is this really happening or are they making it up to hopefully get what they want”. What I have found is that parents and or (adults) tend to seek and gain ALL control of those whom they are responsible for.

Sharing control with your kids is an art that takes time, patience, love and lots of empathy. Some people may say things like “If I don’t tell my kids what to do and how to do it then they will never do anything right. This technique sounds good and may work from time to time however, it is important to CONSULT with your kids and allow them the opportunity to think for them self’s.

Parents who consult with there kids create a open door for communication that will develop an even playing felid in which the child will feel comfortable expressing there true thoughts and emotions. Kids want to be heard and know that what they have to say is important. What may seem trivial for you as the parent maybe huge or life changing for your child.

As parents, a goal should be to understand and know are children’s true feeling so we can help them with issues or difficulties they may face in there life’s journey.

Brett Hampton LCSW

Therapist at RHS