Curiosity can be a powerful perspective when addressing difficult experiences that invites both self compassion and compassion for others. Curiosity With Yourself I have included fellow clinicians’ blog posts that address the power of increasing emotional...
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Parent-Child Play
The American Academy of Pediatrics identifies play as essential for child development and child wellbeing. Children work through challenges, develop new skills, and communicate all through play. As my daughter has grown, she has found new ways of play to work...
4 Tips for Students with ADHD from a Tutor with ADHD
As a therapist who works with both children and adolescents, one of the many topics that my clients struggle with is the impact school has on their mental health. Simply put, school is a significant part of any young person’s life, but when compounded with the stress...
What if making a mistake was okay?: Addressing perfectionism as a family
I was inspired by a previous blog post by colleague, Catherine Mok, LCSW, on good enough parenting linked here. Children and the family system can benefit as a whole when the perspective of parents is shifted toward being good enough and away from achieving perfect or...