As parents, the teen years can feel like a wild ride—full of mood swings, risk-taking, and puzzling choices. But according to Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, a clinical professor of psychiatry and author of Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain, much of what we...
H.E.A.L. is a practice that uses neuroscience research to help increase happiness by “taking in the good.” According to psychologist Rick Hanson, this practice is an opportunity to increase mindfulness and reduce the strength of negative experiences. You...
Poetry break! Sometimes a poem opens up space for insights, new pathways and possibilities. Enjoy. Read below or listen to the poet read and reflect on this work in the video. THE SOUL LIVES CONTENTED by David Whyte The soul lives contentedby listening,if it wants...
As parents, we all want to raise emotionally healthy, resilient children who feel secure and loved. But in our busy world of work deadlines, school schedules, and endless to-do lists, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters most in our relationships with...
Dr. John Gottman’s research-backed approach suggests parents become “emotion coaches” for their children (Gottman, 1997). The key to this approach to parenting lies in understanding the emotional source of problematic behavior. 3 Parenting Styles to...
Coercive control is a form of hidden abuse that can often go unnoticed due to the fact it is not physical. It is a form of domestic abuse that extends beyond physical violence, manifesting in subtle yet insidious ways to exert dominance and manipulate a victim’s...
