by Lora Ferguson | Sep 13, 2022 | Academic and Emotional Success, Austin Family Counseling, Back to School, Balance, Being Present, Children, Communication, Geetha Pokala, Mental Health, Parenting, Positive Discipline
Notice the Good and Encourage As you know, the weeks leading up to school and even after school starts can be a rough transition for both you and your kiddo. One way to increase connection with your child is to not only pay attention to the positive things that...
by Lora Ferguson | Mar 25, 2019 | Anxiety, Austin Family Counseling, Being Present, Children, Communication, Connection, Counseling, Emotional Regulation, Family, Feelings, General, Mental Health, Stress Management, Teens
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’” – Mr. Rogers The news is everywhere, and children are becoming consumers of the news at younger and...
by Lora Ferguson | Dec 23, 2018 | Austin Family Counseling, Connection, Counseling, Feelings, Gratitude, Healthy Habits, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress Management, Teens, Wellness, Whole Hearted
With December marking the end of the year, it is natural to reflect on what kind of a year you’ve had. I encourage having reflections that include gratitude’s and appreciations; it is imperative reflect on the positive things that have occurred over the past year....
by Lora Ferguson | Sep 22, 2015 | Couples Counseling, Grief and Loss, Love, Relationships
We all like to think that “love conquers all” and when things go wrong in a relationship, we must continue to work at it and stick with it. Although this can be true, there comes a point when putting work into a relationship becomes detrimental. This is when a...
by Lora Ferguson | Jun 17, 2014 | Austin Family Counseling, General, Gratitude, Inspiration Shoots
Having a gratitude practice or keeping a gratitude journal is somewhat trendy right now. You may notice friends on Facebook or other social media platforms listing their daily thanksgivings. Therapists, including myself, may even assign clients the task of keeping a...
