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Help Your Neurodivergent Child Thrive Through School Changes: A Parent’s Step-by-Step Guide
Sarah clutches her eight-year-old son Jake's hand as they stand outside his new school. Jake, who has autism, hasn't spoken since they left the car. His backpack sits heavy on his shoulders, but the weight of anxiety feels even heavier. Sarah's heart aches watching...
The Missing Link: How Unresolved Trauma Affects Physical Health
When we think about trauma, we often focus on its emotional and psychological impact. Yet research increasingly shows that trauma's effects run much deeper, leaving lasting imprints on our physical health. Understanding this connection can be the key to healing both...
Overcoming Choking Under Pressure: Understanding Performance Anxiety and How Brainspotting Can Help
Choking under pressure is an athlete’s worst nightmare. You’ve trained for hours, prepared for this moment, and yet when it’s time to perform, your body and mind betray you. This phenomenon is not just about nerves or mental blocks—it often ties back to deeper...
When Children Grieve: A Parent’s Guide to Loss and Attachment
As a child and adolescent therapist specializing in grief and trauma, I frequently sit with parents of children who have lost a loved one. "One minute she's sobbing, the next she's asking to play,” they share, worried. “Is this normal?" This question echoes in my...
Intergenerational Trauma: Breaking the Cycle in Your Family
The habits we inherit aren't just about the way we fold our laundry or cook our meals. Sometimes, we inherit patterns of stress, fear, and survival that have been passed down through generations. This invisible inheritance shapes how we respond to stress, form...
Brainspotting: A Gentle and Transformative Path to Healing Trauma
Processing difficult emotions and recovering from trauma can feel overwhelming, especially when traditional talk therapy doesn’t quite get to the heart of the issue. Enter brainspotting: a groundbreaking therapeutic technique that offers a direct, compassionate way to...
Understanding Your Child’s Attachment Needs During Divorce: A Compassionate Guide
Divorce doesn't just change addresses—it reshapes a child's entire emotional landscape. What You'll Learn: How divorce impacts child attachment Age-specific attachment responses Strategies to support emotional security Warning signs of attachment disruption The...
Your Body’s Wisdom: Learning to Trust Somatic Signals
That gut feeling before an important decision. The shoulder tension during a stressful meeting. Your racing heart in an uncomfortable situation. These aren't just random sensations – they're your body's intelligence speaking. The Mind-Body Disconnect: A Modern...
Athlete Identity Crisis: What Happens When Your Sport No Longer Defines You?
For years, your alarm would ring before sunrise. Your muscles knew the rhythm of practice, the smell of the locker room, the rush of competition. Being an athlete wasn't just what you did, it was who you were. But what happens when injury or retirement forces you to...
Beyond the Bench: Protecting the Mental Health of Hard Working Athletes Who Feel Overlooked
Behind every starting lineup, there exists a group of dedicated athletes whose stories often go untold. These are the players who show up early to practice, stay late for extra drills, and consistently give their all - yet rarely see significant playing time. The...
Beyond Talk Therapy: How Movement Heals Trauma
Your body remembers what your mind tries to forget. That racing heart, those tense shoulders, the pit in your stomach – these aren't just symptoms, they're your body's stored stories. While many people associate healing with talking through experiences, emerging...
Am I Addicted? Understanding the Difference Between Unwanted Sexual Behaviors and Sex Addiction
Many people struggle silently with questions about their sexual behaviors. You might find yourself wondering: "Is this normal?" "Am I addicted?" "Why can't I seem to stop?" These questions often come with heavy feelings of shame, confusion, and isolation. Let's start...
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