Not Taking Others’ Needs Personally: A Brief Exploration
Humans have needs, and when someone else (your teen, parent, partner, friend, colleague) expresses their needs, it doesn't mean you are doing anything wrong. It just means they have needs.
Why BFFs Might be a Myth: Real Talk About Friendship
Friendship qualms, questions, concerns, and curiosities are one of the most frequent topics of conversation in my sessions with young people.
Treating Yourself Like a Friend: How to Practice Self-Compassion
You are probably already doing some things that show self-compassion. The key is to be mindful and aware of how and what you’re telling yourself when you’re going through a hard time.
Practicing Self-Love on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
This is an invitation to notice the thoughts you are choosing today and every day. Do your best to observe the thoughts gently, kindly.
On Asking for Help from Community
In order to navigate this week, I knew I was going to need some new and different help than last week or weeks prior. So, I connected with my communities to find a plan for care and support.
What You Need to Know About Abolition and Transformative Justice
Abolition asks us to think beyond “prescriptive approaches” to justice and instead consider what is needed to repair and prevent the harm in the first place.
5 Ways to Practice Belonging to Yourself
As I navigate uncertainties and insecurities, some of the best medicine has been being with myself. But, like, really being with myself.
12 Ways to Practice Gratitude Year Round
When you hear the word gratitude, what thoughts/feelings/beliefs come to mind? When you hear the word appreciation, what thoughts/feelings/beliefs come to mind?
Committing to Self-Care and Community Care
Self-care and collective or community care are experiences and actions that are worthy of our time, energy, and effort. Furthermore, these acts of tending to ourselves and one another are required in order for us to thrive.
How to Navigate Family Conversations about Money
Money is a challenging subject to discuss for many parents, caregivers, and grandparents, and even for many teens and young adults. Contrary to popular belief, money is not just about numbers or facts.