I became a parent a year ago, and I’m still figuring out how my new role as a mom fits into my role as a therapist. What I’ve noticed is that as therapists, we’re in a unique position in which we work with parents all the time to support children through different...
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on friendship—specifically what it means to show up for those we care about when we’re struggling ourselves. When we’re carrying grief, heartbreak, or simply navigating a heavy season of life, it can feel nearly impossible to be...
In simple terms, the present moment is this exact very moment. The here and now. For you, the reader of this blog post, the present moment is that you are reading. Perhaps you’re at home, reading on your computer, sipping on tea, with your children playing in the...
Spring is just around the corner, and there’s something about sunny, 75-degree weather that instantly lifts our mood. While kids are busy counting down the days until Spring Break, parents are often wondering how to fill an entire week without school. Beyond just...
