As I look back at the summer and evaluate my summer bucket list, I reflected on some of the more meaningful experiences. My family spent a week camping. Both my wife and I grew up camping and were provided this experience by our parents. However, we (mostly me) were reluctant to venture into the […]
Breaking Old Patterns; the Greatest Freedom of All
The Fourth of July is almost upon us. A wonderful time to enjoy an outdoor cook out with family and friends, delight in fireworks as they blaze across the night sky or just savoring the precious, fleeting Minnesota summertime. It is our yearly national birthday and we can once again reflect upon and celebrate the […]
Routine and Conversation; Relieving Summertime Anxiety for Two Home Kids
Summer is fast approaching! A season filled with sunny days, freedom, and a break from the stress of school. For many children of divorced families, the summer transition can be met with undue stress and anxiety as schedules are shifted and routines are changed. As parents, we want to support our children so they can […]
How Do I Tell My Kids They Matter?
As a therapist who has worked with many families, I have frequently heard parents say, ‘we love our kids unconditionally’. This sense that a young person is cared about just because they are part of family is so important. They don’t have to do anything to earn love from parents. All they need to do […]
Your Kids’ Brain on Technology
Mathew Meyers, MA, LMFT Recently I had the opportunity to learn from Margaret Wehrenberg, Psy.D. during an all-day intensive workshop on Anxiety in the digital age. Ms. Wehrenberg is a coach, therapist, and trainer. At Traverse Counseling & Consulting we have the opportunity to work with and serve children, teens and parents in the area […]