In working with young people who have experienced bullying, one belief I’ve encountered stands out: the idea that people are inherently hateful toward those who are “different.” While this belief may reflect a painful lived experience, it can become a limiting belief that holds us back. Furthermore, it reinforces the very systems that allow bullying […]
The recent flash floods in Texas have left a deep emotional mark on individuals, families, and communities. For many, images from Camp Mystic—especially of the young girls whose lives were lost—have stirred an emotional response that’s hard to put into words. For first responders, these events are more than news stories—they are lived experiences. As […]
What is EMDR Therapy? Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a well-researched technique for therapy. EMDR can help individuals feeling “stuck” to move forward through reprocessing distressing memories. Including memories experienced after a traumatic event. EMDR is effective at helping adults, teens, and children. It uses bilateral stimulation of both the left and right […]
It’s been over a year of the Covid-19 Pandemic and for most of us there have been a lot of unexpected changes to our daily routines. Our “normal” has shifted considerably. We have come a long way. From the inundation of information (and misinformation) to having a grasp of recommendations are for safety and wellbeing. […]
The prospect of becoming a new mom, for a desired pregnancy, can be magical. With the positive pregnancy test, you start dreaming about what is to come. You set expectations about what pregnancy will be like as well as childbirth, the time immediately after, and the celebrations for every stage. Your world becomes full […]
In the previous blog, I talked about the challenges you face when your child has a chronic illness or behavioral or emotional issues. The focus was on the impact on your child’s siblings. We paid close attention to signs that can alert you to potential problems as well as strategies you can put into place […]
Being a parent carries the blessings of unconditional love, joy, laughter, and pride as well as the weight of responsibility. As a parent, you balance the wants and needs of your children on a daily basis while making the best choices for them and for your family as a whole. You face additional challenges when […]