Let’s call the pandemic what it is - a traumatic loss, the rug being pulled out from under us, the world changing in the blink of an eye. It’s meant the loss of our social lives, the loss of the comfort of full grocery...

At this point many of us are feeling the fatigue of having children at home all day, every day. Here are a couple of ideas on celebrating Autumn to do with pre-school children and elementary school children. Start by...

In light of this being election week and still being in the throws of the pandemic, we thought that we would put together all of our self care articles so far, in one place. Many of these take under 5 minutes, try...

It is a common belief that no loss is as hard as losing a child. It is therefore interesting that we do such a poor job in supporting parents who have lost a pregnancy or an infant. Paradoxically, the losses that we as a...

In the Denver area, we are fortunate to have many types of support available to families expecting a child or during the postpartum period.  Many of these are support groups run by wonderful doulas and lactation...

Awareness of trauma symptomatology is important to identify possible long-term effects from traumatic events. It is also important to have this awareness in order to monitor trauma reactivity during treatment; helping...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

Believe it or not, this pandemic may actually be an ideal time to pursue Family Therapy. Because therapy is currently teletherapy, scheduling is more flexible. I can also work with family members who live around the...

October is Bullying Prevention Month. Bullying is a major issue for children and teens. Many schools have started to take a more serious approach when dealing with bullying, but even so it seems that bullying situations...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

Finding out your loved one is struggling with postpartum issues can lead to feelings of wanting to help, but being unsure of the best ways.  Here are some suggestions: Educate yourself on postpartum challenges and take...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

“If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” –The Dalai Lama The turmoil we are currently experiencing as a nation and world is impossible not to internalize to...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

When I began my training as an eating disorder therapist, I assumed most of my clients would be teenagers or college students. After all, that was what I had seen in the media. I quickly realized this was not the case...

Fellow music lovers; this self care moment is for you! Whether it is harnessing the the peaceful calm of YoYo Ma’s cello playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, embracing the validation of The Flaming Lips Waiting for Superman...

Sadness Chronic crying Unexplained physical complaints such as headaches, nausea, or pain Suicidal thoughts* Appetite changes Sleep disturbances (other than baby waking) Rapid weight gain or loss Poor concentration or...

Remaining Self-Interested Being a father can be exhausting during normal times. Right now, that point may hit even harder. Nevertheless, I meet many men who feel tension around trying to “not be selfish” and thus deny...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

As a therapist, I’m always impressed and heart-warmed to see people open up about their personal connection to mental health. Recently, quarterback to the Dallas Cowboys, Dak Prescott, and his brother Tad Prescott took...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

Children oftentimes need help learning how to regulate their emotions.  Having a Cozy Corner can help with that process. Create a Cozy Corner with a tent or blankets.  Add pillows and a soft blanket, and maybe...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

I am hearing from mom friends and family members who are beyond burned out. We are not meant to be mothering in isolation. It is so hard to be on all the time, keep up with work and other household chores, and be our...

With the recent wildfires in Colorado, the smoke has made many families need to stay inside.  More indoor time got me to thinking about getting through a winter with children during Coronavirus.  Here is a list...

We are offering a weekly blog series with a collection of diverse and effective coping techniques and exercises that can help reduce stress, improve mental and emotional well-being, and perhaps make you even more...

As the pandemic continues, many of us are all starting to, if we already haven’t already, hit a wall. The chronic nature of the pandemic is causing an intensification of mental health symptoms in everyone, whether this...

I have had a lot of parents come to me over the past few weeks citing tough behavior in their children and worrying that the pandemic has finally fully taken hold. While I do believe the chronic nature of the pandemic...

Literacy is one of my favorite escapes. Reading allows us to quickly find ourselves in a new world. It is good for our imaginations and for thinking in a different way than we do otherwise in our day to day. It is also a...