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Parenting is hard. Exhausting. Confusing. Exasperating. Lonely. Even with all those adjectives, that’s an incredible understatement. I...

Our society focuses so much on behaviors that feelings tend to be mostly neglected. Think of all of the things you’ve talked to your...

For most children the end of the year is usually a time of great excitement and joy, lots of gifts and treats, visits with extended...

I often hear parents say: “We have tried everything, yet nothing seems to be working!” during that first initial intake appointment....

Have you ever found yourself wondering why you responded to a situation the way you did? Yes? Me too. I would even argue that I do it...

Consider the following scenarios. You are trying to get out the door in the morning, already running ten minutes late, and your...

I saw the lava on the floor, bubbling and hurling its molting hot liquid from the couch to the coffee table. I could not let it touch me....

I totally empathize. You noticed a while ago that your kid has been really struggling with some things, so you decided to start therapy...

As the mother of four young children, my husband and I have spent a lot of time lately considering our options, attempting to arrive at a...

As we have learned to navigate our current reality as adults, we also have the opportunity to walk our teenagers through this quarantine...

If you would like to help your child achieve mindfulness, take a look at the suggestions below to get started. Morning Mindfulness...

The struggle is real!  You are not alone.  Here are 5 things to consider that will keep you on the path to a healthier, happier...

The Elements of Sand Tray There are seven elements involved in the sand tray process. They are: sand, symbols, water, the client’s...

The practice of play therapy dates back to the early 1900’s.  Almost every theoretical orientation such as Adlerian, Jungian, Gestalt,...