I heard this phrase as a counseling student in the throes of her program. It was before I’d started seeing clients – during a time when I was consuming as many mental health podcasts as I could stand in the vain hope it would make me a better counselor. Most of them...
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...
Emotional regulation is not just for children and teens; it is for us too! School is about to start, and we all know what that means: rushed mornings, full calendars, last-minute homework reminders, and a constant feeling of “go, go, go.” The start of school can be...
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...
