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
Category: Therapy & Support
The Power of Child-Centered Play Therapy
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
When Life Shifts: Coping with Change and Uncertainty
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