Developing a relationship with anxiety: attending and befriending
To start a counseling session I ask clients, “What do you hope to gain from…
See the Child Behind the Behavior: prevent challenging behaviors
Humans use both language and actions to express themselves. Children often express with behavior what…
Understanding trauma: trauma reactions explained
People often ask me, “What do trauma reactions “look like” or “What does it look…
Overcoming the negativity bias: why do we focus on bad things?
Does it feel like you mostly notice what is going wrong? Do you tend to…
How to prevent challenging behavior: acknowledge positive behavior
Want to prevent challenging behavior and promote social, emotional, and relational skills? Try replacing praise…
Navigating Challenging Behavior with Children
During a counseling session, a parent overwhelmed with her child’s challenging behavior shared her approach…