How do I calm my crying child? I’m not sure how to support her.
We’ve talked about regulation which often looks like movement and rhythm. This involves dancing, playing, being in nature, mindfulness, and really a whole range of things that y
My tween refuses to go to school or engage with anything. How do I help her feel better about going?
We really want your kid to feel safe at school because as soon as they do, they’re open and available to learning. Now, given all the experiences and everything that’s happen
I get overwhelmed by the physical feeling of anxiety. I want to understand it and move past it, but how?
Anxiety has a big physical component to it. You could feel: Your body starts sweating Your heart rate increase and it can feel like your chest is going to explode with that heart
My husband and I both suffer from anxiety. Due to this, I’ve been on the lookout for anxiety in my daughter. Can we be the cause of anxiety?
Parents don’t cause anxiety. We’re all born with the amygdala that will help us stay protected and keep us out of danger. It’s there before you even begin to think about ho
My little ones are constantly getting into trouble. Is it bad to put them in timeouts?
An Anxious Brain Needs Comfort and Safety The reason why isolation and timeouts don’t work is because an anxious brain is a brain that needs comfort and safety. You may say t
How do I talk to my son about therapy without leading him or making him feel bad in any way?
This one goes out to the parent who is trying to get their kid into therapy more than their kid is trying to get themselves into therapy. I understand that it’s a difficult pla
Is it normal to have anxiety 24/7? Does it ever go away?
Anxiety is never truly going to go away. It’s part of a healthy brain to have anxiety. The whole purpose of the amygdala – the almond-shaped part of our brain – is to
My anxiety leads to frustration and I don’t know how to communicate it. Why does this happen?
Anger and anxiety is one of my favorite topics to talk about because so often people don’t understand that anger is actually a result of anxiety or the fear response. Anger is th
I don’t like how everything feels distant and quiet. What can I do?
5-4-3-2-1 is a brilliant grounding technique. The reason why it’s called grounding is because it brings you back into the here and now. It can be hard to actually bring yoursel
What can I expect when working with you as my therapist?
If you have decided to start therapy sessions with me, I want to make sure that you have a clear understanding of what to expect. Sometimes it can be stressful not knowing what is
