Big Feelings? How Kids (and Adults) Can Learn to Handle Them
Do you ever notice that big feelings – like frustration, anxiety, or sadness – can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even unmanageable? This month, I want to share a wonderful resource that helps kids (and anyone young at heart) learn how to notice, name,...
When Anxiety Ran My Life… Here’s How I Reclaimed Control
Post-divorce back in 2006, starting over felt like stepping into a storm without an umbrella. Life had taken an unexpected turn, and I was scared – terrified, really – that I wouldn’t be able to support myself. Living on my own again was harder than I...
Why Even Opening an Email Can Feel Scary When You’re Healing from Trauma
Have you ever stared at an email, felt a tightness in your chest, and thought, “I’m not ready for this”? You’re not alone. As someone who works with trauma survivors every day, I hear it all the time: “I saw your email and meant to open it… But I couldn’t.”“I’ve had...