Mental Health
THIS IS WHAT IT’S LIKE . . . Part 3
Only 10 minutes between sessions. I need to make a quick run to the restroom. As I walk to the sink, another therapist who works in the building walks in…
Read MoreTHIS IS WHAT IT’S LIKE . . . Part 1
All. My. Life. I’ve been a people-pleaser. The person who constantly considers context and intentions, who gives the benefit of the doubt, who hates to see anyone feel embarrassed or…
Read MoreScreening Questions When Seeking an Adoption-Competent Therapist
Adoption is beyond complex – the language, the losses, the expectations, the norms, the family dynamics, the feelings…the list is long, in-depth, and specific. When you’re searching for an adoption-competent…
Read MoreThe Perfect Example of a Transracial Adoptive Parent Ally
We talk a lot about what it means to be an “ally” when it comes to white privilege and transracial adoption. Many parents work hard to learn as much as…
Read MoreWhy Do Kids Lie?
You know your teenager came home after curfew, your daughter spilled nail polish on the carpet, and your son ate cookies before dinner – so why do they lie about…
Read MoreA Lesson in Self-Care from Our Children
As we move into mid-summer and kids are home throughout the day, you might notice that your stress level rises, but your child’s stress level seems to remain pretty stable.…
Read MoreTips for Parenting Trauma-Reactive Kids
While I could write for days on the topic of trauma in adoption and foster care kiddos, I’m writing this blog with the assumption that many parents already understand quite…
Read MoreHow to Help a Friend Who is Experiencing Abuse
Whether you are an adult with a friend who is involved in an abusive romantic relationship, or a child or teen who has a friend who is experiencing abuse at…
Read MoreEffects of Substance Use During Pregnancy
While common sense tells us that alcohol, tobacco or drug use during pregnancy is not healthy for the mother or fetus, the true effects of such substance abuse on an…
Read MoreIs a Social Worker the Mental Health Professional for You?
It can be difficult to choose the mental health professional that fits your needs. The media often portrays psychiatrists, psychologists, psychotherapists and social workers interchangeably, even though there are significant…
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