Supporting Teachers and The Work They are Doing
Supporting Teachers and The Work They are Doing. As a mental health therapist who has worked many years alongside teachers within the school system, I have a deep appreciate for the work that they do
No Name Calling Week
/in Anxiety, CARE Counseling, CARING for the Community, Clinician Resources, Depression, Depression + Anxiety, Emotional Trauma, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting, Self-Esteem, Social Issues /by MarketingNo Name Calling Week (January 18th- 22nd, 2021) falls during the same week of the presidential inauguration and is just weeks before Twin Cities educators are preparing for the transition to classroom learning for K-5th grade students.
Being Mindful and Compassionate in Tough Conversations
/in Ambiguous Loss / Sense of Self, Anxiety, Couples Counseling, Death of a Loved One, Depression, Disordered Eating, Divorce, Domestic Violence/Abuse, Emotional Trauma, Family Counseling, Grief & Loss, LGBTQ+, Long Term Illness, Mental Health, Parenting, Post-Partum & Pre-Partum Depression, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity, Relationship Issues, Sexual Addictions / Pornography, Sexual Function / Dysfunction, Sleep, Social Issues, Substance Use & Addiction, Telehealth, Trauma, Traumatic Loss / Suicide /by See author information belowTough conversations often create discomfort and can lead to avoidance. There may be reluctance to speak up due to fear of consequences. What will people think? How do I manage my own anxiety? Consider for a moment that remaining silent during tough conversations also communicates a message. What message do you wish to convey?
SCREENAGERS Follow-Up : What can parents do
/in Family, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Parenting /by See author information belowWhat CAN parents do:
Keep in mind, during COVID we need to be gentle with ourselves and perhaps allow for more screen time for our kids as that is often the way they are connecting with friends. This, more than ever, is a time where screens allow us to stay connected.
SCREENAGERS Next Chapter : Presented by St. Louis Park High School + CARE Counseling
/in Family, Family Counseling, Mental Health, Parenting /by See author information belowA new film that further examines the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done to help them build crucial skills and provide hope to families.
“Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk About Race: Resource Roundup”
/in Clinician Resources, Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Race, Ethnicity & Cultural Identity /by See author information belowMother’s Day, When Grief Gets in the Way
/in Depression + Anxiety, Family, Grief & Loss, Mental Health, News, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care /by See author information belowMother’s Day is a celebration of mothers and motherhood. I recognize that Mother’s Day can bring mixed emotions to both children and mothers impacted by social distancing and other challenging circumstances related to trauma, grief and loss.
Being a Mother with a Demanding Job
/in Attorney Resources, Career & Finances, Mental Health, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care, Self-Care, Women's Health /by See author information belowBeing an attorney and a mother can be extremely difficult. Finding work-life balance may seem impossible and mother’s may begin to feel guilty for working as much as they do. Continue to read on some tips that can help next time the working mom guilt sets in.
Comforts of Home for College Students
/in COVID-19, Mental Health, News, Parenting /by See author information belowWhile moving back home after college is quite common, estimated at 50% a majority of parents welcome their children back home and many parents and young adults have found living together at this time to be mutually beneficial in many ways.
The Graduating Class of 2020
/in COVID-19, Mental Health, News, Parenting, Relationships & Self-Care /by See author information belowGroup traditions with high school graduation pose quite a dilemma in the time of social distancing. So how can students make meaning of all the uncertainty as they journey into a new chapter in their lives?
