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Modeling Balance: How Parents Can Adapt Through Life’s Seasons
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...
What is Non-Directive (Child-Centered) Play Therapy?
Do your kiddos ever sit you down on the couch and explain to you what they are feeling and why? Well, usually not. You see, adult brains are fully developed and are able to talk and share what’s going on in their lives. Children, on the other hand, are still building...
Creating Your Yellow Brick Road Home
What does it mean to feel at home? There is a debate as to whether home is a physical place or a feeling. Dorothy captures this desire to fill the void of feeling distant, whether it be mentally or physically, when she recites, “There’s no place like home” (Fleming,...
Why Aren’t They Ready Yet?? The Stages of Change.
Have you ever been frustrated when you know somebody needs to change something in their life, but they just can’t seem to understand it the way you do? It could be anything from working on physical health, to drug addiction, to a quasi-bad habit that needs to be...
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator: A Tool for Understanding Yourself and Others
Would you like a tool to help you understand yourself and others? I highly recommend the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). There are many personality assessments. Some are large and cumbersome, while others are oversimplified. The Myers-Briggs seems to hit a sweet...
The Power of Pausing
In a world that constantly tries to make you feel like you’re not enough, resting can be a very brave thing. A few weeks ago, I visited Montana to spend time with my family and friends. As I sat in the cabin on vacation, I was uncomfortably aware of the texts and...
How To Tell Your Child You Love Them
Love is such a special feeling we experience with others, especially with a parent towards their child. There are many ways to show your child you love them without just saying it. Each child receives love differently, depending on what they are most comfortable with....
Sleep Hygiene: How Blue Light Affects Sleep and Ways to Create Healthy Routine
It is no surprise to all of us that electronic devices play a fundamental role in our daily lives and even more so with the pandemic. We use electronics so much in our day-to-day including, but not limited to, communicating with friends and families, online gaming,...
Tips For A Successful Transition To Summer
The temperatures are climbing, school dismissal bells are ringing, and sandals are reclaiming their rightful place as a wardrobe go-to. Summer is around the corner! While summer is usually associated with fun in the sun, it’s not always popsicles and rainbows. Summer...
“What Do You See?”
A Poem for my fellow AAPI community I see the beautiful blue sky I see different colors exist in this world I see humanity I see harmony What do you see? I only wish you could see what I see I see hatred in your eyes I see injustice right before my eyes I...
Growing Through Grief: You Will Never Feel the Same Again… But You May Become Better
Losing a loved one may shatter your life. You may feel numb. You may feel that you can’t think straight. Every heartbreak that you have suffered previously may hit you full force, simultaneously. At times, the pain can almost paralyze you. Be patient with...