Counseling Reflections

Holistic Parenting

Parenting: Embracing the Unpredictable

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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Desire and Satisfaction

Demi: Desire and Satisfaction

Behavioral scientists agree, that relationships are work there is no denying that but the joy, bliss and satisfaction that comes from a relationship well done is immeasurable and we should recognize that happily ever after doesn’t start when you walk down the aisle. That is just the beginning of your journey, not the end. The old adage “Without you, I am only half of what I could be” encapsulates the essence of this journey, highlighting the transformative power of love and companionship.

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Surviving Hurricane Sandy

Surviving Hurricane Sandy

The Community’s Plea for Aid After Hurricane Sandy

Signs dotting the landscape articulate the urgent needs of the people: it brings us back to the basics of shelter, food, water, and safety. These signs, more than mere words, are a testament to the resilience and solidarity of communities in the face of adversity. They symbolize the collective will to rebuild and recover, holding onto hope amidst the rubble.

What can we do? I was tremendously touched to see the relief efforts of so many towards the Northeast, I watched Springstein and Sting raise funds along with logistical and practical application by local law enforcement and the tenacious staff of PSEG as they braved the ensuing ice storm which followed Sandy. Every person in the restoration effort is vital and important.

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