We’ve all been there, trying to support the children in our lives as they deal with rising anxiety. It’s hard to know what to say or do when we see them struggling. The words we use and the way we respond carry a lot of weight. They can help your child regulate their...
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...
If you’re in a position where you are caring for both your children and parents, you’ve likely felt the push and pull from both directions: young children needing your energy and attention, and aging parents needing your help, advocacy, and often, your emotional...
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...
