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How to Talk to Kids About the Ukraine Invasion Many kids may be hearing about the situation in Ukraine. Our instincts may be to avoid talking to them about tough stuff on the news, but if we don't, they'll piece it together from other places. Our job is to provide our kids with accurate, age-appropriate information, while reminding them that the...

Really great information!

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mental-wealth/201508/screentime-is-making-kids-moody-crazy-and-lazy?fbclid=IwAR1g6VaEjYdKnKMS4Yo8JDB8Iw27j6mCDKsRI7oTCHdBb29auOt6uYeFwqE

Screentime Is Making Kids Moody, Crazy, and Lazy 6 ways electronic screen time makes kids angry, depressed and unmotivated.

The Holiday Season tends to increase our stress; unrealistic expectations/pressures, family tensions/dynamics, financial constraints, etc. Let’s ask ourselves why we continue with these old patterns of behaviors, when we have options with how we could navigate them in a healthier approach.

Check out what this amazing practitioner created to assist with holiday family stressors:
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Here are some additional tips to manage holiday stressors:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/smart-habits-highly-successful-people/200912/7-tips-relieve-holiday-stress

And a few more because why not:
https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2018/Avoiding-Holiday-Stressors-Tips-for-a-Stress-Free-Season

Keep showing up for yourself and trust where you are in the process. You are worth it!!

Avoiding Holiday Stressors: Tips for a Stress-Free Season | NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness Of all the things on your holiday preparation to-do list, the most critical one is maintaining your mental health, especially for those who live with mental illness.

Child Discipline: Patience and Warmth are More Likely to Stop Misbehavior Than Threats and Anger Discipline for Children: Three effective ways to stay patient and talk so your child will listen and cooperate. Discipline for children is most effective when it’s aimed at creating cooperation and a sense of trust and respect. When parents focus on using discipline strategies that are respectful ...

A child not listening during lessons does not necessarily mean they are being disrespectful - children are often extra sensitive to internal and external environments which can impact their ability to listen.

Credit to: Heidi and Me. Our Neurodiversity Journey. https://www.facebook.com/114543456599026/posts/582318959821471/?d=n

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I will be offering EMDR therapy in the next several weeks! EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

It is an evidence based psychotherapy that is effective for resolving emotional difficulties caused by disturbing, difficult, or frightening life experiences. EMDR can be used with children, adolescents and adults. EMDR therapy can help to strengthen feelings of confidence, calmness and mastery.

Please DM with any specific questions and I can help guide you in the right direction.

I look forward to adding this to my practice 🙏🏼

Still have some finishing touches but my office is ready for clients!

“The body benefits from movement and the mind benefits from stillness”

New Space! All are welcome 💚