Resistant and defiant children are difficult enough during “regular” times. The pandemic has created some unique challenges for parents with “strong-willed” children. Traverse Counseling & Consulting therapists discuss how to handle some of these parenting and power struggles with these difficult kiddos during a pandemic..
Grief, Loss and Family Resilience during COVID
From, jobs and sports, to in-person classes, to friends and social events, and traditional milestones there are so many losses that young people have experienced (oh yea, adults too). In this webinar, Traverse Counseling & Consulting therapists discuss how to lead your children in through the pandemic to be able to grieve well and find […]
Resilience in a COVID Winter
As Minnesotans, we are well versed in what winter brings us. The nights come earlier, and the mornings begin later. The days become colder and frigid, making it more difficult (or undesirable) to spend time outside in the fresh air. We know how to manage winters in Minnesota, yet this winter is different than others. This winter, […]
Holiday Coparenting in COVID – Minor Children & Adult Children – Video Presentation
Below are two presentations we did in partnership with Wayzata Community Education for parents of two household families. Presentation #1 is designed for families with children 18 and under. Presentation #2 is designed for families with households of adult children (dependents that are legal adults). Presentation #1 Presentation #2
Talking to Our Kids About America
I come to this piece recognizing that my audience is racially diverse, and that I am a privileged white woman. My learning and education of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) will be ongoing, and I understand that the privilege I hold makes it be that I will never fully understand, and I open the opportunity for others to continue […]