Have you ever felt mad or anxious after being left “on read”? Or maybe you’ve watched those little iPhone blue dots dance on your screen, feeling that rush of anticipation for a reply. Those emotions can reveal how your attachment system responds to connection. What is the Attachment System? Many people come to therapy with… Continue reading Attachment 101: How Early Bonds Shape Our Sense of Safety
Sibling relationships can be complex, combining fun and support with challenges like jealousy. Sibling play therapy focuses on improving these dynamics through play, helping children build empathy, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution skills. The therapy engages siblings individually and together, emphasizing parental involvement to reinforce learned skills for sustainable change.
I recently joined the Advisory Board for the Center for Educational Improvement (CEI), an organization dedicated to creating caring, supportive environments for children in the very place they spend most of their time: school. While I admit I initially hesitated to take on another responsibility amidst an already full plate, this opportunity felt aligned with… Continue reading Redefining Success: Addressing Youth Mental Health in Schools
Someone once told me that having a child is like having a physical part of yourself walking around out in the world. Maybe this is why it is so very hard to witness your own child(ren) suffer in any way - it’s like an actual part of you is in pain! And maybe it’s also… Continue reading The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
Most adults don’t love change . . . and that’s totally normal. We tend to find comfort in routines, structure, and predictability because they help us feel safe and grounded. So when change comes, even if it’s something we chose, a new job, a new baby, or even a divorce, it can still feel disruptive.… Continue reading When Life Shifts: Coping with Change and Uncertainty
