In our clinical practice, we are seeing an increase in the number of young people often resisting the natural life transition to move from adolescence into young adulthood. Up until this point in their lives, most of these young people have stepped up and passed all of life’s usual challenges with flying colors. Yet suddenly, […]
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 […]
Reflections on Summer
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 […]
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 […]