How to Talk to Children about Difficult Topics
Our first instinct as adults is to protect children from information that contains violence, depicts the suffering of others or is deemed as “too difficult to understand.” While this is true when the information serves no purpose, when the information is fake (like TV shows and movies) or when it doesn’t have applicable meaning, you do not want to shield children from difficult conversations wh
No Time for Silence
This has been a very difficult week in Minneapolis and across our communities. We are deeply saddened and upset by the death of George Floyd.
It's Okay to Grieve for Traditions
There are many different ways we have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. If we are fortunate enough to not be personally affected economically or medically, we have most certainly been impacted by the ways in which we have had to change our daily routine.
Is it Your Child's Personality or Their Mental Health
Have you ever wondered if your child is struggling with mental health? How does a parent know the difference between a child’s regular personality and a mental health issue that should be addressed?
The Top Five Myths of Foster Care
There are many myths about becoming foster parents that people believe to be true. Some of these myths may even stop an amazing potential foster family from inquiring because they do not believe they would qualify.
The Elements of Wellbeing
We all share the same fundamental needs to wellbeing regardless of who we are. These five universal needs are equally important and interconnected and if one need is lacking or having a negative impact on another, our wellbeing is out of whack.
Our Beautiful Broken Vase
I'm not sure if its legit to start a blog by referencing another blog, but there’s an image stuck in my head from a Scientific American piece: a kind of Japanese pottery that puts broken pieces back together not by trying to make the cracks invisible but by using powdered metals in silver and gold to fu
Making the In-Between Time Matter
We seem to be in this phase of in-between time – the lingering phase that follows the immediate emergency of COVID-19, but precedes a return to normalcy, however “normal” is defined.
5 Things to Know If Your Family Is New to Telehealth Therapy
During a time of social distancing and heightened anxiety, telehealth therapy provides continuity for children, individuals, couples and families who typically receive mental health services face to face. It's also an option for those who may suddenly find themselves wanting and needing mental health services for depression, anxiety or stress.
A Time to Manage Expectations
One of the most important things we can do to manage our emotional and mental health is to be realistic - it’s all about managing expectations.
Because of this pandemic, none of us are living the same life we were just 4 weeks ago. This means there is no guide book, expert advice, or model to lead us through. Remember, nobody has ever done what we are all doing right now.
