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,...
Summer is winding down and school will be in session. I can probably guess that parents and children alike are feeling the summer blues knowing structure and routine will take priority. It definitely is a hard transition for families to get back into the swing of...
As a symbolic therapist, I often work with metaphors to make meaning of our lives. One metaphor I return to often is that of the seasons. Humans are creatures of nature so as nature changes with the seasons, so do we. Life isn’t meant to be lived in a constant...
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...
