How to Set Intentions and Visions for 2021 And Beyond
Intention-setting and visioning can support you in reviewing or renewing your values and prioritizing your passions and interests.
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15 Ways to Care for Your Sensitivity
“There are too many noises happening at once!” “I can’t go down that aisle, the scents are too strong!” :: screams or gasps when someone walks into the room ::…
The Importance of Having Fun WITH Your Teen
Parents often reach out wanting to work on the uncomfortable and scary stuff, AND it’s also my job to remind you of the silly, light-hearted stuff– the stuff that sustains you in your role of parent or caregiver.
How to Destigmatize Conversation about Mental Health
I hear from so many teens that they not sure how to ask for help, uncertain how their parents or loved ones will respond, and that big or heavy feelings aren't welcome in many spaces they occupy.
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How to Talk with Teenagers About Routines
Teenagers, especially, need structure to thrive. From developing a healthy relationship with their technology and social media, to getting enough sleep (they need 9 hours on average!), to developing strong study skills or applying to college, to practicing self-care and playing, to building a social life, they have a lot to manage!
5 Ways to Help Your Teen Make an Intentional Decision
In any decision-making opportunity, your teen has much to consider. They are simultaneously considering their own ideas, beliefs about what peers expect from them, thoughts about family norms, and images from media.
How to Empower Teens to Manage Their Health
It’s critical for teen and young adult patients to grow in their capacity to advocate for themselves and work towards handling their healthcare independently.
The Communication Tool that will Help You Get Your Needs Met
I've learned that when I take the time to identify what I need and share it with my spouse, for example, our presence and connection are enhanced.
Saying “I Need Help” is the Bravest Thing I Have Ever Done
Emotions and feelings that you’ve never experienced before can overwhelm you. That’s okay. Let them run their course. Feel your feels. But on the other side, there is always going to be a way to get the help you need.
Do Your Best in Your Friendships: The Fourth Agreement
The fourth agreement is an invitation to keep going and keep growing. Each of the previous agreements requires significant awareness, effort, and unlearning of old patterns, and the fourth agreement, the commitment to doing our best, is the glue that helps us stick to these new beliefs.