The Problem with Validation
I am aware that the title of this blog might stir up strong feelings in some people. I imagine two camps. One says, “heck yes, validation is a problem”, while the other says, “Everyone deserves …
What Does Reconciliation Really Entail?
I often talk about reconciliation, forgiveness, and apology with my clients. You cannot talk about relationships and not have these topics come up because we have all been hurt by someone in our lives. Or …
Identifying Autism Spectrum Disorder
Mental Health Awareness Thanks to social media platforms, like TikTok, awareness is being raised about a variety of mental health disorders, most recently autism, dissociative identity disorder, and ADHD. Mental health professionals, especially testing psychologists, …
Homeschooling During A Pandemic
There is no doubt about it – the pandemic has turned our lives upside down. We are trying to exist in a new normal of wearing a mask anywhere we go, enforced distance from loved …
Managing Stress During the Pandemic
Last week, I went to the store for my normal grocery run. I knew from social media and friends that I was going to see empty shelves and may not be able to get …
The 3 R’s for a Happy New Year
The inspiration for this blog comes from a food magazine. I read cookbooks and food magazines like they are novels (please don’t judge). Truthfully, I find the topic of food fascinating but that has nothing …
