Insights on Holistic Wellness and Growth

We REALLY are All Connected: Celebrating Earth Day

We REALLY are All Connected: Celebrating Earth Day

You don’t have to be a super recycler, vegan earth shoe wearer if you don’t want to be. You don’t have to plant trees if you don’t want to. You don’t even have to bike/ walk to work if you can’t but the very act of increasing your state of awareness of how our individual actions impact others and our planet means that you are one step closer to that universal sense of connection that we all need to survive together.

Let’s survive together, shall we?

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How to talk to your kids about the Boston Marathon

How to talk to your kids about the Boston Marathon

The discussion surrounding the Boston Marathon and similar events with children is undoubtedly complex. It requires a balance of honesty and sensitivity. By acknowledging the reality of the situation, providing reassurance, preparing them for emergencies, and embracing community and spirituality, we can guide our children through these challenging times. Remember, it is not just about the conversation you have today but also about the ongoing support and understanding you provide as they navigate their feelings and responses to the events of the world around them.

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Why We Need Anger Management in College Basketball

Why We Need Anger Management in College Basketball

Anger Management: The Cost of Anger in Sports

Anger, when not managed properly, can be destructive, particularly in a team setting where cohesion and mutual respect are paramount. The incident at Rutgers University underscores a critical issue: the use of demeaning and abusive tactics under the guise of motivation. Such behavior not only tarnishes the sport and the institutions involved but also inflicts deep psychological wounds on the athletes, who look to their coaches for guidance and support, not fear and intimidation. Also, please remember, that is someone’s child you are screaming on.

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Understanding the Depths of Despair: A Compassionate Look into Suicide

Understanding the Depths of Despair: A Compassionate Look into Suicide

As mental health professionals, it is our duty to confront the specters of depression, grief, anxiety, and fear with open hearts and minds. Suicide assessments are not merely clinical evaluations but opportunities to restore a sense of agency and hope to individuals grappling with the desire to end their pain. Questions that empower and offer perspective are pivotal in rekindling the will to find alternative solutions to life’s challenges.

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Embracing Change and Growth: Insights from Family Counseling and "The Croods"

Embracing Change and Growth: Insights from Family Counseling and “The Croods”

Family Counseling: Our family movie pick was “The Croods,” a choice driven by my children’s persistent curiosity and my own eagerness to find creative ways to inspire them towards self-improvement. Movies, in my household, are more than entertainment; they are catalysts for conversation, learning, and growth.

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The Journey of Conscious Parenting: Growing Ourselves to Raise Stronger Children

The Joy of Conscious Parenting: How to Grow Ourselves to Raise Stronger Children

Conscious parenting is the mindful approach I recommend for parenting throughout a lifetime. There is less emphasis on the present moment and more on looking at the family system as it grows holistically. Before I became a parent, I worked with children as a therapist. Still, I was unaware of my personal commitment to parenting despite helping to raise children within my extended family system. Despite the many years of training, internships, and volunteer activities, I was so lost.  We went through childhood, right? How hard can it be?

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Autism Awareness and Holistic Parenting

Holistic Behavioral Solutions for Parents of Kids who are Neurologically Typical (NT) and Autism Spectrum Disordered (ASD)

Discover holistic approaches to parenting that promote your child’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Learn practical tips for establishing routines, nutrition, and positive reinforcement to foster a nurturing environment.

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