Feeling guilty about needing or wanting rest? This topic often comes up in therapy sessions. Many feel they need to be in motion all the time (cleaning, working, exercising) or producing something like straight A’s, spots on athletic teams or promotions at work. And, when not in motion, or accomplishing something, internal thoughts can sound […]

Cooperation and love aren’t inherent qualities; they are taught and nurtured from parental figures. Emotionally mature role models help children peacefully get along by modeling and teaching life skills such as: conflict resolution, emotion regulation, self soothing/calming and assertion skills. They also tend to offer resources like: love, praise, attention, education and time freely and […]