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The Pressure of Summer: What Teens Really Need From Parents

The Pressure of Summer: What Teens Really Need From Parents

Helping teens balance structure, regulation, rest, identity, and growth during summer break. Summer break tends to bring up a strange mix of pressure for both teens and parents. Parents often feel pressure to keep their teens “busy,” productive, social, active, and...
Things Trauma Survivors Often Apologize For…

Things Trauma Survivors Often Apologize For…

“Sorry I’m too sensitive.” “Sorry I overthink.” “Sorry I need reassurance.” “Sorry I’m distant.” “Sorry I can’t relax.” “Sorry for being too much.” For many trauma survivors, these apologies become automatic. Over time, people often begin to see survival responses as...
The Body’s Role in Healing

The Body’s Role in Healing

When people begin therapy, they often expect the work to focus primarily on thoughts and emotions. While those are important parts of the process, healing also involves something many of us have learned to overlook: the body. Our bodies are not separate from our...
When February Feels Tender: A Nervous System Perspective

When February Feels Tender: A Nervous System Perspective

February is often framed as the month of love, filled with hearts, roses, and messages about romance and connection. For some, it truly is a joyful time. But for many others, this season can feel complicated, heavy, or unexpectedly emotional. If you’ve experienced...

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