There are many relationships that happen through being a foster parent. If I had to name them all, it would probably take up most of this blog. Then there are relationships with friends and family that were there before we became foster parents. When I became a foster parent in 2016, I heard about all …
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Do you remember your parents talking to you about how to feel anger, sadness, or any emotion at that? A common answer I get from clients is “no”. I can definitely say I don’t remember anyone in my family telling me how to feel or express any type of emotion. This is very common. I …
You get into a relationship, you’re getting to know each other, starting to trust and rely on each other, and then BAM! Something happens that throws you or your partner off. Something makes you infuriated, terribly sad and hurt, or extremely nervous and worried. But what could that “something” be? This blog is about how …
One of my favorite things to do as an adoptive parent is talk about those taboo topics that we aren’t “allowed” to discuss with the general public, because… well, a lot of people just don’t get it. How the systems are taxing and the people are exhausting. Those are the conversation most people understand. But …
I want to talk about something that is very near and dear to my heart- communicating with a kiddo that is a foster or adopted child. I’m sure that we can all agree that communication in general is very important. It’s a skill that is ever growing and that we all struggle with sometimes. I …
“You don’t work a day in your life if you love what you do.” Providing mental health support to people is so much more than a job for me. I love what I do and truly believe this is what I’m built for. Honestly though, this wasn’t my original my plan. In my early 20’s …
Why I became a therapist is something I get asked a lot by the kiddos I see, and usually my answer is short and sweet…. because I really wanted to help families and kiddos just like them! But the full answer to this question is definitely a bit more complex. So to preface, being a …
“I am in my feels.” This quote is from a song, but it is a rather common phrase as of late. The statement means, “I am in my feelings”, or “I am feeling my feelings deeply”. This is an experience many of us have throughout our day. The strong feelings that come with daily stressors of managing …
If you are like most parents (or people in general), this may be an ongoing thought or concern. Why does it feel as though most of our days fly by with very little feeling of accomplishment? There can be several reasons for this: lack of routine, lack of self-care, unrealistic expectations, and of course those …
If you are currently navigating parenthood of a school-aged child for the first time, you may be experiencing a sense of being overwhelmed. As children enter this new realm, it proves to be an adjustment for all… “How do I fit in parent-teacher conferences, homework, social engagements, etc. etc. etc. in addition to all of …
