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In the fast-paced and often overwhelming world we live in, anxiety has become an all-too-familiar companion for many. Coping with anxiety requires effective strategies, and one approach gaining popularity is utilizing grounding techniques. In this blog post, we’ll explore the concept of grounding and delve into creating a personalized grounding kit. Discover why grounding is…
As the holiday season sweeps in with its unique blend of excitement, surprises, and disruptions to routine, understanding and effectively managing our children’s behavior becomes essential. From balancing their expectations and emotions to fostering a supportive environment amidst the holiday chaos, the key lies in a thoughtful and empathetic approach. Let’s explore some practical tips…
As a parent, you know that keeping your kids calm and relaxed is crucial for their well-being. Whether it’s managing everyday stress or providing sensory support, there are a variety of products available on Amazon to help create a calming environment for your children. In this blog post, I’ll introduce you to 10 fantastic products…
We’re approaching that time of year, when as a therapist I notice that a lot more people have ups and downs with their mood. Summer tends to be a period of relative mood stability for a lot of people, and as we get into fall that gets shaken up a bit. However, it’s easy to…
School tends to bring up a lot of different areas of stress for kids. There are the social pressures, the academic pressures, all the activities outside of school that start to go back into full swing again, and just the busyness of it all. Some kids start to anticipate that stress or feel anxious before…
If you’re a person living with anxiety, there is a good chance that you’ve had experiences with other people really misunderstanding what it’s like to live with anxiety. Maybe people have even made assumptions that are unhelpful or worse, harmful!
It is not uncommon for people to assume if they are experiencing low motivation, they must be depressed or something must be wrong with them. While low motivation may be a symptom of depression, it is not always the case that somone is depressed if they are experiencing it. In fact, sometimes lifestyle factors are…
Validation is the act of acknowledging and accepting someone’s feelings and experiences, without necessarily agreeing with or approving of them. It is a powerful tool that can help build healthy relationships, boost self-esteem, and foster emotional intelligence. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of validation and how to use it effectively with…
As parents, we all want our kids to grow up to be well-adjusted, emotionally healthy individuals. However, navigating our child’s big emotions can certainly be a challenge, to say the least. Emotion regulation skills are so crucial for kids to learn but at the same time when are kids are struggling with big emotions, it…
Self-doubt is a common feeling that most people experience at some point in their lives. It’s that nagging voice in your head that tells you that you’re not good enough or that you’re going to fail. When it gets bad enough, self-doubt can be paralyzing, preventing you from taking action and achieving your goals. In…