“Take a trip to any toy store with a young child, and you will most likely see them go straight for the pile of stuffed animals. My daughter, who is 4, will typically grab one and tote it around the store while looking at other toys,” Tyson says. “Just like
Arguments, crying, refusal to participate, and fear of being on camera are just a few of the problems parents and children face at home during distance learning. These daily struggles affect households worldwide as we venture to strike a balance between moving forward with everyday life and maintaining our safety.
To listen to the full Podcast, click HERE. In today’s episode of the Stable Moments podcast, host Rebecca Britt and I share an intimate conversation about “ambiguous loss,” which is a loss without clear boundaries, and how it impacts families. We also have an eye-opening conversation about the role grief plays in
Do you know a child who likes to break the rules? If so, I have a fun, emotional enrichment activity for everyone this week that is sure to get your children’s attention! My daughter and I had a blast with this the other day, and the photos are priceless too!
Do you know what one of the fastest-growing populations is in the United States today? “Grandfamilies.” Grandfamilies, also known as kinship families are created when a biological parent cannot care for their child due to untreated trauma and mental health problems that result in drug addiction, incarceration, and death. We
Are you exhausted by the emotionally intense behaviors of the children you love? First, I want to say. you are not alone. As a family therapist for children impacted by trauma, I’ve witnessed the fatigue and frustration that come with parenting a child who feels out of control. The fact
In this 30 minute webinar, I introduce C.A.R.E.S, my new trauma-responsive model for building trust with children after trauma. I had the incredible opportunity to present with the dedicated team of advocates at The United Ways of California, and KinshipCareCA.org. The C.A.R.E.S model provides a step-by-step approach for gaining consent before
Have your kids been clingy for attention lately? Complaining about tummy aches or other bodily complaints without physical? Whining more than usual or refusing to follow directions? These can be symptoms of anxiety, and I know based on my work as a psychotherapist that we are all experiencing anxiety on
Psych Central published my latest article on trauma and it’s one you don’t want to miss! Through my work with children coping with Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) the historical trajectory became very clear to me. Often childhood trauma doesn’t start with the child who was traumatized, but it starts with the
I know, I know – I can’t stand the “just think positive” messaging we receive day in and day out either. Based on my experience as a therapist and a regular human, it just doesn’t work. If we are not feeling good, denying our reality can make things worse, and
