I was chatting recently with an educator about the rising problem of bullying in schools, and I have to admit, her suggestion caught me off guard: she thought public shaming might be a good way to punish bullies—giving them a taste of their own medicine. As a...
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by the recent flooding in Central Texas. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, grieving, or struggling to make sense of it all, please know you’re not alone. At Austin Family Counseling, we have trauma-trained therapists ready and...
Games are a fun and meaningful way to connect with your family. And they’re a great tool for reinforcing skills that children often work on in therapy! As a therapist, I work with clients of all ages, and one of my favorite ways to support skill-building that carries...
Sometimes feelings don’t just sit in our head — they show up in our body. Tight chest, tense shoulders, heavy stomach, buzzing under your skin… emotions live there, quietly (or loudly), asking for our attention. When we’re overwhelmed, our first instinct is often to...
