Ring In The New And Ring Out The Old
Hello to everyone! Welcome to 2025 and all the possibilities it holds!! Many of us begin our New Year by enthusiastically writing our resolutions. Resolutions can provide energy and motivation as we stand on the precipice of a new year. Each year many believe that this time will be different, this will be the year that […]
More than just sweating
Exercise is more than just sweating it is critical for your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. When you move your body, this activates your brain to release endorphins, serotonin and dopamine. These chemicals improve depression, anxiety and trauma. They also improve memory because your emotional state is now regulated creating a more conducive brain space to […]
ART FOR HEALING
Art can provide the boundaries for intense and chaotic feelings, creating safety for them to be expressed in their “bigness”. Art can also be a fun way to bring family members together. It enlivens us, energizes us and is a playful way to explore ourselves. No one needs to possess great talent to do art. Art […]
Traits of a Narcissistic Parent
According to Dr. Ramani Durvasula, there are 7 types of narcissistic parenting. Children are a source of validation – this narcissist parent will brag about their child’s accomplishments when they make the parent look good to other. They will flaunt on social media and at their workplace. When the child does not have any special talents […]
Signs of an Abusive Partner
Jealousy – Trying to keep you from other friendships even with family members. Controlling behavior preventing you to be free to see or do anything you like. The abusive partner’s needs and wants always come first. Quick involvement – move from dating to marriage quickly. Unrealistic expectations – of you to meet all their needs. Isolating of their partner from […]
Anxiety And Kids
How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? They may not always show anxiety in the same ways as adults do and so as a parent it may be missed. There are several things that can bring about stress in a child. Some children may have school anxiety due to bullying, learning disabilities […]
Intro To Writing for Healing
This blog will offer writing prompts to support you in exploring yourself and the world around you. Many of us have allowed our ideas, thoughts and imaginations to be imprisoned, justified by the hustle and bustle of our busy lives. Writing is a wonderful way to put those thoughts somewhere and allow them to be […]
Items to keep in mind when working on a custody agreement
Always consider the children and their schedules and needs first. Consider the holidays and which ones are celebrated in your family. Alternating all the holidays. Child/children spend specific holidays with the parent that celebrates that holiday. Alternating holidays may be on every other year basis. Consider all the holidays in one year and do you […]
Transition Spaces for Kids
Children are in a constant state of transition. Kids are transitioning throughout the day at school, at home from dinner to bedtime, at home while getting ready for school, and again going to and from play time. When a family goes through a divorce, this adds another transition for a child to understand and to […]
Divorce and Kids Emotional Experiences
It is unfortunate that 50% of all marriages end in divorce in the United States. What’s more, marriage has been in a steady decline since 2008 (National Center for Family & Marriage Research NCFMR). Kids, by nature, are very self-focused, which can often lead them to believe that their parents’ divorce is their fault. Kids will […]