by Lora Ferguson | Jun 20, 2024 | Adults, Attachment, Austin Family Counseling, Caregiving, Children, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, Feelings, General, Gianna Colera, Parenting, Reflection, Reparative Therapy
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post “Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 2: 5 Ways in Which Childhood Emotional Neglect Still Hurts Us”. If you haven’t read part two, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. If...
by Lora Ferguson | Jun 6, 2024 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Author, Beth Cortez-Neavel, Body Image, Counseling, General, Health, Mental Health, Shame, Weight Based Stigma
The word “fat” isn’t supposed to be a dirty word, a joke, or a judgment. Instead, “fat” is a neutral word describing the type of body a person has, just like the descriptions of “thin,” “tall,” and “short.” “Fat” can be triggering for many people who have only been...
by Lora Ferguson | May 30, 2024 | Adults, Attachment, Austin Family Counseling, Caregiving, Children, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, Feelings, General, Gianna Colera, Parenting, Reflection, Reparative Therapy
**This blog is a continuation of my previous post “Childhood Emotional Neglect Part 1: I’ve Had a Difficult Childhood, Especially Lately”. If you haven’t read part one, double back and read it here before moving forward with this entry. Are you...
by Lora Ferguson | May 16, 2024 | Adults, Austin Family Counseling, Being Present, Caregiving, Children, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, General, Mental Health, Valentina Davalos
In my role as a mental health professional, I often encounter concerns from clients about their children’s struggles with emotional regulation. It’s a challenge that many families face, but what does it really mean, and how can we address it from both a...
by Lora Ferguson | May 7, 2024 | Austin Family Counseling, Caregiving, Children, Counseling, Family, General, Mae Grant, Mental Health, Play, Play Therapy, Preschooler, Support
Congratulations! You’ve taken the first brave step in your child’s mental health journey by scheduling their first therapy session! But wait! Does your child know what to expect out of their first session or do you know how to tell your kids they will start therapy?...
