Blog & Updates
Currently, I primarily blog on this website, although admittedly not as frequently as recommended. Writing can be wonderfully therapeutic in a variety of ways. Whether you share what you write with the whole world, just your therapist, or no one, I hope you can experience the self-discovery, emotional dumping, and joy that writing can bring. And I hope you find this blog to be interesting and informational.
Holiday Gift Ideas for Foster & Adoptive Parents
These gift ideas for Foster or Adoptive Parents will inspire you to find the right gift to communicate I see you and I value you and what you are doing.
Sensory Gift Ideas for Kids of All Ages and Sizes for all 8 Senses
Gift ideas for kids & adults to find sensory balance for all 8 senses: proprioceptive, vestibular, hearing, sight, touch, smell, taste, & interoception.
4 Things To Do when Experiencing Empathy Burnout: interview with CBS4
Last week, Nick McGill of CBS4 interviewed me about the burnout people are experiencing with empathy with all of the stress and stressful events in the world over the last 18 months. Here are 4 things to do to help you manage empathy burnout and overwhelm.
What Does a Brainspotting Therapy Session Look Like?
The flexibility of Brainspotting means that each session can look a little different. Clients have several options to help them find the most healing possible.
Podcast Interview: Write to Heal and Create Community
Last Summer, I had the opportunity to record a podcast with Dr. Kathryn Guylay of Make Everything Fun. She was able to weave the conversation from publishing books to community to passions to Brainspotting to Imago Relationship Therapy and online courses – so many things I love.
How to Use Brainspotting in Couples Counseling
A Certified Brainspotting Consultant & Specialty Trainer and Certified Imago Relationship Therapist introduces how to combine Brainspotting and couples counseling
5 Ways Adoptive Families Can Celebrate Birthmother’s Day
Birthmother’s day, traditionally the Saturday before Mother’s Day, started in 1990. Some adoptive families like to dedicate this day to the first mother, while others like to celebrate both adoptive mothers and birthmothers on Mother’s Day. Truly, whatever works best for your family is probably the right answer, but recognizing and celebrating your child’s birthmother during the weekend will be beneficial to your child emotionally and your parent-child relationship.
Gift Ideas for Single Adoptive or Foster Moms that Speak to her Heart
Mother’s Day can often be a trigger for adoptees. As a single adoptive mother, I don’t expect gifts or pampering. Parenting kids with a history of trauma and/or loss, we have extra things to consider even with normal gift ideas. Here are some ways you can surprise the single foster or adoptive mamas in your community:
Rethinking New Years & Normalcy
There is a lot of insecurity for a lot of people right now, but our children seem to be more secure than ever before. Maybe 2020 wasn’t all bad. My newest NYE tradition is thankfulness and reflection.
Permission Slip to Prioritize Mental Health over E-learning
We are struggling as individuals, as parents, and our children are struggling too. 7th grade history class is not essential. Your child’s mental health matters. Your child’s relationship with you matters.
Resetting from 2020 to Prepare for 2021
As we start looking forward to 2021, we can prepare by taking the time and space we need now to fully process all the stresses, losses, hurts, and anxieties from 2020. We need to process the trauma and the grief. [CBS4Indy Video]
The Child That Was Not Adopted
The child that was not adopted will age out of the orphanage before most American children are allowed to drive. It is estimated that more than 14 million children age out of orphanages each year.
