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Coping with yourTeens Emotions
Why your teen ’ s big feelings aren ’ t a sign of failure — they ’ re a call for connection. Parenting a teen can feel like walking through an emotional storm. One moment you’re laughing together, the next there are slammed doors or tears you didn’t see coming.You want to help, but nothing seems to work. Suddenly, you’re both feeling hurt and disconnected. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. 💭 What Teens Tell Me In my therapy sessions with teens, I often hear things
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Talking with Children About Death
A note before we begin: This newsletter includes content related to death and grief, including the death of a child and losses due to...
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Gratitude for Teachers
With the end of the school year just days away, and my youngest child about to graduate from high school, I have been reflecting a lot...
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The Rule Of Thirds
Two days ago, I finished facilitating the final session of a EFFT-based workshop for parents of teens. These dedicated parents who...
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In honour of Mother’s Day, some thoughts about Moms and the emotional labour in families.
It’s been a full few weeks, and I have a few meaningful updates to share. First, a belated Happy Mother's Day to all the Moms reading...
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Is Your Child’s Anxiety Taking Over? How to Respond with Confidence
Anxiety in young people is reaching unprecedented levels. As researcher Zach Rausch notes, in a recent After Babel article: "By 2022,...
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