How to Model Positive Behavior as a Parent? 5 Essential Tips How do we model positive behavior as parents? It’s more than just guiding children with words – it’s about showing them how to behave through your actions. But with daily stresses and distractions, it can be...
Every person alive has been part of a cycle. They have things they regret doing or regret were done to them. Some feel they have put these memories ‘behind’ them. This is possible, and it’s also good to be aware that unless you have processed the memories, they will...
Every May, a holiday comes around that is filled with food, flowers and love. At least that’s how the media portrays Mother’s Day. This may have been true for you at one time or another. However, it’s wise to acknowledge that there are more than a few...
Babies aren’t born to name or identify their emotions. However, they do feel their emotions. What is the cause of their crying? There are pain cries, hunger cries, dirty diaper cries, and ‘I need you’ cries. Parents can and must learn how to meet their ...
Parenting is hard. Very hard. Many tell me of their guilt for feeling angry, or for taking a minute to themselves so they can mentally re-group. Their mind immediately goes to “I am a bad parent”. A large part of what makes parents doubt themselves is all of our...
Many women suffer from depression and/or anxiety and often feel shame. Understanding postpartum mental health needs can create hope during the postpartum period. Be grateful for your healthy baby In general, our society believes this postpartum period is and should...
What they are and how they can help EMDR Intensives have been shown to help people process in a shorter amount of time. Some therapists solely do intensives vs. single sessions. These therapists all report faster processing. Processing happens faster because there is...
Sherry is a friend from childhood who grew up with little to no childhood trauma. She lived in a small mid-western town in the 60’s. Her father was the breadwinner and her mother stayed at home with Sherry and her older brother. She played in the neighborhood without...
DUMP THE RESOLUTIONS! Happy 2024! Of course with these words generally comes the question, “What are your resolutions?” However, statistics show that 23% give up on their resolutions within the first week, 35% do not keep their resolutions over a month, and only 9%...
