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A Simple Reflection Tool To Help You "Spring" Into Action
Spring has arrived. The time of year when the simple sight of daffodils gives us hope!
We are reminded: If those delicate flowers can come to life after a bitterly cold winter, we too can bloom.
If you’re looking for ways to create meaningful change in your life in this new season, here are a few tips.
Building and Repairing Trust in a Parent-Child Relationship
Recently, in the heart of a heated conversation, my child admitted to me: “I don’t trust you.”
Ouch.
Speaking With Your Child About Their Pronouns - A Therapist's Perspective
“Being transgender [or non-binary] is not just a medical transition; it’s discovering who you are, living your life authentically, loving yourself, and spreading that love towards other people and accepting one another no matter the difference.” — Jazz Jennings
One factor that improves mental health outcomes for transgender children is when the parents and caregivers in their lives accept and use their preferred name and pronouns.
New Year, New Regrets? How Examining Regret Can Propel You Forward
As we settle into 2023, for some of us it is time to wonder: Will we or won’t we follow through on our resolutions? Or are we already regretting the goals we made for ourselves?
Coping With Being Single on Valentine's Day
As a wave of red and pink floods our storefronts, and Valentine's Day posts from your peers begin to take over your social media feed, these can be painful reminders of what we perceive as personal deficits in our lives. Even for those in relationships, Valentine’s Day can be a breeding ground for expectations, resentment, pressure, anger, and hurt. Here are some reminders as potentially complicated feelings come up around February 14th.