Teach people how to treat you by letting them know what you’ll tolerate and what you won’t. Boundaries are the space between you and another person. Boundaries may include physical,…
Challenges are a part of life. In 2020 we saw a lifetime of challenges. So many of us are still coping with them, even as the end may be in…
Just be. Be here now. Be present. You’ve heard all of these phrases before. Perhaps you’ve even made previous attempts at being present. Maybe you’ve just brushed the phrases off as just…
What does it mean to “just be?” When I think of “just being,” I think of being here now, in the present moment. Being present is sitting with my feelings,…
Does it feel like time is standing still? Time during the winter months is such a different construct for so many of us. I’m in the Northeast and our winters…
“They’re just so annoying.” It’s a phrase I hear so often from so many of my clients. Whether you work with teens or have one of your own, “annoying” is…
I’ve been working with a small group of clients on a project focusing on compassion, accepting what is and focusing on what we can control. Yesterday, a thought hit me…
During a recent session with a client, we discussed a common, yet significant issue so many teens and emerging adults encounter: accepting her reality. In my client’s case, it was…
It’s hard to believe that fall is in full swing! Our summer programs (Intergenerational COVID Connection, The Kidz Connection, and The Grrrls Connection Middle School groups) were beyond successful, reaching…
As a therapist and life coach, I work with teens and young adults every day. We practice all the evidence based techniques for managing their minds, developing a skill set…