Posted: January 30, 2022
When we were children, many of us had the experience of having to apologize for something. This usually meant saying, “I’m sorry,” and then promising not to do it again. So, as an adult, have you ever wondered why that doesn’t seem to work, whether...
Posted: July 28, 2021
Am I Crazy? Recently, a friend alerted me to “ National Love is Kind Day ” which happens in July. It is a day to celebrate independence from domestic abuse (DA). This prompted me to think about DA and its many forms. Within the DA...
Posted: March 22, 2021
Our lives are like a stone thrown into a lake. We create ripples that change everything around us. How can we act in a way that will create positive results around us and in us? Talk about what’s going on to relieve stress. Going into...
Posted: March 16, 2021
Perhaps you grew up being called a “cry-baby” or perhaps you have a child who insists you cut the tags out of all his shirts. You may have heard people say, “You’re too sensitive.” Maybe someone has commented, “Cutting out tags? Why do you put...
Posted: March 10, 2021
As a parent, once you’ve decided that you want your child to participate in therapy, the next questions that tend to come to mind are: What do I tell my kids? What do I say about what will happen? What do I say about why...
Posted: March 4, 2021
Here are some reasons for adults to play: Build Brain Power: problem solving, and strength & flexibility Learn about Emotions (Yours and Others) Build Better Social Skills Feel Better: about yourself, about others, about the world Reduce Stress Levels It’s FUN and JOYFUL!! And, here...