The Halloween Dread Reframe
Every Halloween, my son wants to make his own costume. The therapist and educator in me absolutely love his initiative
Negative Thoughts, Parenting, And The Gift of Rising Again
One day, my son was feeling badly about not living up to his potential. He expressed negative beliefs of “not being good enough, being lazy, stupid, feeling guilty/shame about his choices and behaviors.
A Glimpse Into One Boy’s Emotional Development
When my son was six years old, I had two teachers suggest that my son was “emotionally immature.” Honestly, these complaints were very hard for me to swallow on many levels, especially since I am passionate about emotional intelligence and helping children cope with emotions. I, as respectfully as possible, accepted and validated their comments because, …
Your Bill of Human Rights
You have the right to be you.
You have the right to put yourself first.
How Embracing Negativity Brings Positivity…
It always amazes me how a genuine, simple acknowledgment of one’s feelings will almost instantly relieve the tension and transform it into positive energy.
Vital Needs
We are all born good and connected which gets disrupted when vital needs go unmet.