by Lora Ferguson | Nov 13, 2024 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Being Present, Caregiving, Children, Communication, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Valentina Davalos
Hey, we’ve all seen it—parenting can be tough, especially when you’re raising an autonomy warrior* (you know, those strong-willed kids who are always pushing boundaries!). But here’s the thing: what feels like resistance is often just a child’s deep need for...
by Lora Ferguson | Nov 7, 2024 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Balance, Brain Health, General, Lindsay Thompson, Mental Health, Perfectionism, Self-Care, Stress Management, Support, Wellness
This blog post is going to be a little different. That’s because I’m going to challenge you, dear reader, to do something with me. Included below is less of a blog post and more of an activity regarding motivation. You can participate as much or as little as you want...
by Lora Ferguson | Nov 5, 2024 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Being Present, Caregiving, Children, Communication, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, General, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Valentina Davalos
Election season can be an emotional time for everyone, kids included. The constant flow of campaign ads, discussions with friends, social media posts, and the news cycle can quickly fill our lives with a sense of urgency and tension. It’s easy for this charged...
by Lora Ferguson | Oct 31, 2024 | Abuse, Austin Family Counseling, Author, Beth Cortez-Neavel, Counseling, Domestic Violence, General, Health, Mental Health
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to read through. Please step away and take care of yourself if this information is upsetting you. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please see the end of this blog post for...
by Lora Ferguson | Oct 24, 2024 | Austin Family Counseling, Counseling, Depression, Feelings, Mental Health, Mia Mattingly, Parenting, Self Harm, Suicide, Support
Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children, specifically teens. [1] Probably one of a parent’s worst fears is losing their child to suicide. Over the past several years, more awareness...
