Have you ever thought about looking for a parenting and connection therapist? Have you ever wondered if therapy could improve your relationship with your children and even with your partner? Many parents and families struggle day to day to have meaningful connections or even engage with one another. At times, I imagine it can […]
A Parenting Mindset Shift
Many new parents don’t realize how this beautiful new phase of their life can bring up memories, emotions, and even old wounds from their childhoods. I know I didn’t! No one prepares you or talks much about the challenges that may come up for you in the middle of all the other learning that’s happening. […]
3 Ways to a Deeper Connection with Your Kids
A parent or caregiver is the first relationship we experience and learn from in life. As a therapist, one of the most significant challenges many clients bring up in therapy is the relational dynamic of their upbringing and how it has affected them. As children, we all receive messages from our parents or caregivers that […]
What No One Tells You About the Difficult Days
Isn’t it interesting that no one tells you before you have a child about all the difficult days? No one talks about how all of the sudden you are not only dealing with the job of parenting, but on top of that, you’re now dealing with a plethora of your own issues triggered by the […]
How to Learn from Tough Emotions
Parents are not only responsible for meeting the physical needs of their children, along with teaching them life skills such as regulating emotions, coping with strong feelings, and appropriate responses to those feelings. It isn’t always easy as a parent, especially if you struggle to control with managing your emotions or coping with strong feelings, […]
How To Have A Fresh Start After Conflict
Arguing is inevitable. Conflict and disagreements are expected and sometimes necessary for change. However, how we model this to our children is very important and integral for their development. Inevitably, it is how they learn what healthy conflict is and how to respond to their future partners. Think back to when you were a child. […]
Connect With Your Family More in 2021
Connect with Your Family More in 2021 5 Ways to Create Connection When I think about the month of January, I think about an opportunity for a fresh start, and a chance to reflect on the year before. I think about making changes, setting new priorities, and renewing my focus on certain goals, intentions and […]
Moving From Setting New Year’s Resolutions to Setting Intentions
New Year’s Resolutions being a thing of the past When I was growing up, and even into adulthood, people would always be asking each other “what is your new year’s resolution” right before the new year was about to hit. And, me not knowing any differently, would always try to come up with something to […]
Self-Care and Gratitude During The Holidays
These last few weeks have been a difficult beginning into the holiday season. In my community this year, though, there has been a lot of grief, loss, stress, and overwhelm. First there was the Borderline Bar shooting on 11/8/18 where 12 innocent people lost their lives. Then that same night the fires (Hill Fire […]
5 Signs That You Might be Struggling with Anxiety
It’s normal to feel anxious from time to time. Perhaps you get a bit nervous speaking in front of people or going on a job interview. But for some people, anxiety becomes a frequent and forceful occurrence that completely takes over their lives. Since anxiety comes in many forms, for instance panic attacks, phobias and […]
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