Therapy
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Holding it All Together
In therapy spaces, we talk about “holding it all together” as thought it’s a fixed state—calm, regulated, and ideally achievable…
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Like a River
This past year, I read John O’Donohue’s poem “Fluent” for the first time, and it hit me right in the…
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The Connection between financial health and mental health
“Money can’t buy happiness” is a widely used phrase. One that should also include, “and it can sure cause a…
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Fresh Fall: A Season for Letting Go
Ever since my children have been school aged, we’ve started using the term “Fresh Fall.” As far as I am…
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Embracing Your Worst to Find Your Best
As children, many of us loved hating Cruella de Vil, the villain in 101 Dalmatians (the book or movie). As…
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A Compassionate Check-In
Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS) provides a way to connect with parts, including our inner critic, so we can understand…
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Befriending Our Inner Critics: A Path to Self-Compassion
As a parent to a toddler, there are countless moments when I catch myself listening to a familiar voice in…
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Staying Afloat Amidst Life’s Floods
Storytelling has always been a large part of my life and family culture. I grew up an avid reader, rushing…
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Mastering the Art of Communication with Your Teen
Hey there, parents! Let’s be real—raising teens is no joke. The road is often…
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The Hope of Renewal
“And in the spring, I shed my skin, and it blows away with the changing winds”. — Florence + The…
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Spring into Growth
We have been conditioned by society to set new goals in January, the start of a new year. Start fresh,…
