Families facing high conflict separation or divorce often find that a child’s school refusal becomes one of the most visible and distressing challenges in the family. While it may appear that the problem lies solely with the child, our experience and training suggest that school refusal is often best understood through a family systems lens. […]
From Perfection to Growth ~ By Alexis Wood, MA, LAMFT
This fall, our team attended the Educator’s Roundtable hosted by Newport, Groves (GLO), Horowitz Health, and Traverse. Dr. Joshua Stein, an adolescent and adult psychiatrist with Newport, shared powerful insights on perfectionism—something we see often in our work with kids, teens, and families. We know that real learning takes root when we pause, reflect, and […]
The Avoidance Trap
Accommodation: Parents Avoidance Trap Anxiety is a prevalent topic in media and professional training spaces today. It’s also a fundamental part of how our nervous system is wired. In my work with teens, I often hear them say, “I just want anxiety to go away.” My response is usually, “I haven’t figured out how to […]