I don’t think it’s an overstatement to say that life has been turned on its head for millions of people around the globe by the novel coronavirus. Many of us …
Avoiding the First-Session Jitters: What to expect from your first therapy session
“Please lie down on the couch and tell me about your mother.” Are you anxious yet? Many people fear all therapy sessions start this way (a stereotype left over from …
The Gifts of an Autism Spectrum Disorder
Today is the last day of Autism Awareness Month, so I’m getting this post in just under the wire. While much has been written about the neuroscience, research, need for …
Can Traffic Bring You Calm?
Ah, traffic. Few things can ruin a good mood like traffic, and the Northern Virginia area has some of the worst of it in the country. My morning drive often …
My Favorite Kids’ Books for Social Emotional Growth
There’s no question that reading to your kids is good for them. It helps them learn to read sooner, enjoy reading throughout their lives, and have larger vocabularies than kids …
That Post-Vacation Glow
I just got back from a week-long vacation, and I’m feeling the glow. The post-vacation glow. The new-eyes-on-the-world, problems-back-in-perspective, heart-full-of-ease glow. Do you know the glow I’m talking about? Not …
Mindfulness Jars: Sharing Mindfulness with your Kids
For my last post I shared with you one of my adult clients’ favorite mindfulness strategies for managing anxiety. If you missed that one and an explanation of what mindfulness …
Got anxiety? Got 5 minutes? This mindfulness practice can help.
Many of my clients come to me for help managing anxiety. Some experience panic attacks, while others struggle with racing thoughts and worries they can’t seem to step away from. …
Gratitude: It’s more than just a chore
Being grateful has gotten a bad wrap. From being told at the dinner table “you should be grateful for your peas, there are children starving in Africa!” to the obligatory …