Dominique Thornton, MS, LCPC, founder of Flow Therapy, has been named a 2025 Leading Women Honoree by The Daily Record. This award celebrates Maryland women under 40 for outstanding leadership and community impact. Thornton will be recognized at the Baltimore Museum of Art on August 20, 2025, alongside a powerful group of changemakers.

Kids today form deep emotional connections through gaming avatars. When disrespect, harassment, or inappropriate in-game interactions happen, the emotional impact is real. This blog explores trends like jumping, stalking, and forced intimacy—breaking down how digital drama affects mental health and how parents can support their children in navigating online conflict safely.

Maryland has officially recognized May 3rd as Mental Self-Care Day—a statewide initiative created to shift the focus from crisis intervention to everyday emotional wellness. Signed into proclamation by Governor Wes Moore and proposed by Dominique Thornton, MS, LCPC, this day acknowledges the power of proactive mental health practices. Marylanders are encouraged to celebrate in their own way and share their practices online using #MentalSelfCareDay and #MarylandCares.

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