These days, it can feel like the world is on fire, inside and out! From social justice movements to news of systemic inequities and community crises, many of us carry heavy emotions: grief, anger, fear, and just plain exhaustion. I’m writing this not just as a...
As both a parent and a therapist, I know how hard it can be to stay calm when screen time turns into a battle. Many parents I work with, myself included, have found ourselves saying things we wish we hadn’t. It’s usually not really about the device. It’s about feeling...
“You just don’t care!”“How can I ever trust you?”“Why do I always have to be the one who manages everything?” Does this sound familiar? If you have ADHD, these might be words you’ve heard from your partner more than once. And if your partner has ADHD, maybe you’ve...
Brené Brown once said, “Connection is why we’re here; it is what gives purpose and meaning to our lives” (Brown, 2010). Yet, despite all the ways technology lets us reach out instantly, many of us feel lonelier than ever before. We can text a friend with a tap,...
