By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT Millions of people all over the world have been enamored with shows like the Muppets and Sesame Street. These shows have captivated young and old since the late ’60s and early ’70s. When engaging with puppets, there is a vulnerability needed from adults in the room. It can feel clunky […]
From Rewards to Life Skills: Guiding Children in the Digital World
By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT In this day and age, parents and caregivers face a new challenge: teaching their children how to engage with technology and incorporate it into their lives in a balanced way. What a task! Whether we like it or not, technology is integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives, and […]
How to take care of self and family with Stay-at-Home order
The impact of this pandemic has shifted the everyday lives of us all. Suddenly, our daily routines are limited to the confides of our own home. It can feel as though we aren’t able to maintain our standards of living – grocery shopping, running errands, attending appointments, etc. Thankfully many therapists, including our therapists at Traverse, have implemented […]
Forgiveness
“Resentment is like drinking poison and then hoping it will kill your enemies.” Nelson Mandela One of the hardest actions to take with someone else is to forgive them. This time of year is a good time to reflect on the challenges and power of forgiveness. Growing up in a family of six kids ensured […]
Coaching vs Therapy; Part I
~ By Michael Borowiak, MSW, LICSW This year I decided that I wanted to enter a couple of Nordic Skate Ski races. I took up skate skiing two years ago when my kids developed their skills in this through the Minnesota Youth Ski League. It’s been fun skiing together with them. While I have the […]