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August is a time of transition for many families. Back to school, empty nests, school refusal, parenting struggles, and much more. Anxiety is often at an all time high for many parents, teachers and students. You are not alone and we are here to help.


This newsletter has tips for procrastination that often sets in at the beginning of the school year, as well as an article debunking myths about Bipolar Disorder. Throw in information about our Relationship Check-ups and sandwich making ideas for lunches, and we have a full newsletter for you to enjoy!


All my best,


Dr. Pam McCaskill



office@mccaskillfamilyservices.com

734-416-9098

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Term: Summer| Issue 68 | August 26th, 2025

Mythbusting Bipolar Disorder:

If we had to pick one of the most misunderstood mental health diagnoses, bipolar disorder would be at the top of our list. Bipolar disorder is often misrepresented in the media, and has become a "trendy" way of communicating the natural shift of our emotions. It's important to understand the small everyday signs of this disorder, its' genetic vulnerability, and how it differs from normal mood swings and other diagnoses. This month, MFS therapist Sydney Rumely, LLP, offers us some psychoeducation on how to properly differentiate bipolar disorder, and when to seek help.

At McCaskill Family Services, we specialize in working with children and adults who are struggling with ADHD, Learning disabilities, and co-occurring mood symptoms. If your family or someone you know could benefit from our services, please contact us. Our clinicians are trained in empirically-based techniques, and would be happy to promptly schedule an appointment in person or via tele-health. We can be reached by phone at 734-416-9098 or by email at office@mccaskillfamilyservices.com.

Back-To-School Tips

Now Offering: Relationship Check-Ups

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Sydney earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan-Dearborn and her Master’s degree in Clinical Behavioral Psychology from Eastern Michigan University.


Sydney is passionate about working with preteens, adolescents, and emerging adults on issues related to eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, anxiety, and mood disorders. She is a core therapist to the MFS eating disorder treatment and recovery team, and also works with couples or those struggling with interpersonal/relationship concerns.


Sydney has a strong background in behavioral- and attachment-based therapy and takes an integrative approach to treatment. She utilizes evidence-based treatment approaches such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Mindfulness-Based Interventions (MBIs) to create a treatment plan tailored for a client’s specific needs and goals.


Outside of work, Sydney enjoys coaching, listening to music, exercising, spending time with family/friends, playing with her cats Butters and Mushroom, traveling, reading.


Back to School Lunch Ideas

Not Your Ordinary PB & J


Already out of ideas of what to pack in the kid's lunches this year? We love some of these easy, tasty, and creative sandwich ideas from mommables.com. Our favorite? Bacon, Apple, Grilled Cheese. Yum!

Food For Thought

A monthly newsletter addition from our Dietitian & Eating Disorder Recovery Team.

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