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Disordered Eating in High School Boys
I wouldn’t have admitted to this back then, but I was ashamed of my body when I was in high school. I would suck my belly in whenever people would take photos or whenever I thought people were giving me attention (which, for a high schooler, was ALWAYS). How could I...
Self Care Activities in Austin, Texas
Say yes to taking care of yourself this fall! With the temperatures finally getting a bit cooler in Austin, I want to encourage you to spend some time taking care of you. We often tend to spend a lot of time taking care of those around us but hardly spend time doing...
Navigating Teenage Years with Empathy and Support: A Call to Action for Caring Adults
When we hear the word 'Teenager,' various preconceived notions and stereotypes may pop into our heads. It is not uncommon for teenagers to get a bad reputation, often associated with rebellion and moodiness. As a mom of a teenager, I must confess I also held some...
“I” Statements: What They Are and How to Use Them
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with your partner because they just never seem to really understand what you’re saying? Maybe you’ve tried to gently confront them about something but end up in an argument. Maybe you try to talk to them but are always met with...
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like School Time
As school time quickly approaches, parents everywhere are excited for their child to begin their first day. Children prepare with fresh haircuts, ‘first day of school’ outfits, and school supplies, yet underneath all their preparation, they may be struggling with...
DBT Skills: What are They and How Can They Be Helpful to My Teen?
When working with parents and teens, I use something called DBT which stands for Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I usually give a brief overview of it to the parents of my client, but I find myself lacking the time to fully clarify how DBT skills are helpful to their...
Losing a Loved One from Afar and Ways to Heal
I have personal experience with losing a loved one. I recently lost my Thatha (Telugu word meaning grandfather) at the beginning of this year. He lived a dynamic and rich 95 years of life, during which he watched many grandchildren, myself included, grow up, graduate...
The Power of Curiosity
Curiosity can be a powerful perspective when addressing difficult experiences that invites both self compassion and compassion for others. Curiosity With Yourself I have included fellow clinicians’ blog posts that address the power of increasing emotional...
A List of Indoor Activities In and Around Austin (Because It’s A Million Degrees Outside!)
Y’all, if you haven’t noticed it is hot outside and, unfortunately, not the just-wear shorts-and- a-tank-top kind of hot! Temperatures these past couple of weeks have hit over 102 degrees and that’s not including the heat index and humidity, making the outdoors feel...
How Play Therapy is More Than Just Playing
There are many reasons why play therapy is more than just playing. To a parent, play therapy can seem confusing. You may find yourself wondering, “this therapist is going to play with my child… how is this going to help them not have meltdowns/manage their...
Exploring the Depths of Self-Esteem: Unveiling the Power Within
The Significance of Self-Esteem “Self-esteem” is a well-established buzz word that is popular in society and the mental healthcare community alike. Self-esteem can be seen practiced in daily affirmations with young children, celebrated in the body positivity movement,...