
Understanding Behavior as Communication
When children and teens act out or withdraw, they're not just misbehaving - they're communicating. Whether through tantrums,...

The Anatomy of Misunderstanding What Makes an Experience Traumatic?
Contrary to common belief, trauma isn't defined solely by the event itself. If it shifts your view of...

Misunderstandings often lie at the heart of our relationship conflicts. Like a game of telephone we played as children, messages between partners can become distorted,...
Experiments in Self-Care: Mood Tracking
The following is Part 2 in a 4-Part Series of Self-Care experiments, conducted and reported on by the fabulous Psychology intern: Adra Brown. For more “Experiments in Self-Care“, see Part 1: Mindfulness Meditation or Part 2: Tidying Up.
Is Counseling Right For Your Teen?
As a parent of three teenagers, I understand the turmoil of parenting kids in this stage of life.
Adolescence is a time for our teens to learn about themselves. Their likes, dislikes, abilities, and talents, who they are in relationships, what their limits are, and how they respond in different situations....
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