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Raising Strong-Willed Kids: Fostering Independence Without the Power Struggles
Hey, we’ve all seen it—parenting can be tough, especially when you’re raising an autonomy warrior* (you know, those strong-willed kids who are always pushing boundaries!). But here’s the thing: what feels like resistance is often just a child’s deep need for...
(You are) Do(ing) Your Best!
This blog post is going to be a little different. That’s because I’m going to challenge you, dear reader, to do something with me. Included below is less of a blog post and more of an activity regarding motivation. You can participate as much or as little as you want...
Supporting Your Children Through Election Season: Keeping Calm, Grounded, and Connected at Home
Election season can be an emotional time for everyone, kids included. The constant flow of campaign ads, discussions with friends, social media posts, and the news cycle can quickly fill our lives with a sense of urgency and tension. It’s easy for this charged...
Part Three: What Mental Health Professionals Can Do to Help Clients Heal from Domestic Violence
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to read through. Please step away and take care of yourself if this information is upsetting you. If you are experiencing domestic violence, please see the end of this blog post for...
Talking To Your Suicidal Teen
Fall means back to school. Back to school, unfortunately, also means a notable uptick in suicidality among school age children, specifically teens. [1] Probably one of a parent’s worst fears is losing their child to suicide. Over the past several years, more awareness...
Part Two: Let’s Learn About Domestic Violence in Queer and Trans Communities
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to readthrough. Please step away and take care of yourself if this information is upsetting you. If youare experiencing domestic violence please see the end of this blog post for how...
10 Conversation Starters to Help Parents Connect with Their Teens After a Long School Day
As a therapist who frequently works with preteens, teens, and their parents, I often get asked how to engage teens in meaningful conversations about their lives outside of school. Now that the school year is in full swing, many parents find themselves asking the same...
Part One: October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month – What It Is and How You Can Recognize the Signs
Content warning: This three-part series discusses aspects of abuse that may be hard to readthrough. Please step away and take care of yourself if this information is upsetting you. If youare experiencing domestic violence please see the end of this blog post for how...
Parental Burnout Is a Real Thing
Hello, parents! How are you holding up? Are you taking the time to care for yourselves?Remember, modeling self-care is one of the most important lessons you can teach yourchildren. As a parent, I understand the urge to devote all your time and energy to your...
Debunking 5 Myths About Therapy
As a clinician in private practice, I've observed a common theme: many people believe the myth that therapy is merely a space to talk about an issue and receive advice on how to "fix" problems. Such preconceived notions can prevent us from exploring therapy’s full...
Were You in a Cult?
One of the most insidious things about cults is that most cult members don’t believe they are in a cult. We could each of us ask ourselves, “Am I in a cult?” and more than likely we would say “of course not,” regardless of the truth. So how would we even know? I grew...