by Lisa | May 27, 2019 | Blog, DBT
How many times have you felt battered by the waves? We often find ourselves struggling in that metaphorical sea of waves – strong emotions, unexpected events, illness, and difficult relationships. They ebb and flow just like the waves of the... by Lisa | May 20, 2019 | Blog
Jack Kornfield, a teacher and author in the Vipassana movement, acknowledges in the above-mentioned quote a phenomenon called “limbic resonance”, a state in which two mammals become attuned to each other’s emotional states. Modern neuroscience and the... by Lisa | May 16, 2019 | Blog
After maintaining a consistent mindfulness practice, you may begin to notice what feels like a slowing-down of time. Yes! Like time is actually moving slower! This, in fact, was the first and maybe even the most precious gift I received in my early days of practicing... by Lisa | May 13, 2019 | Blog
Summer is on the horizon and with its impending arrival are changes. Many of us look forward to the longer days, but it also means adjusting to new routines. Parents are adapting to kids being out of school, while others are looking forward to exciting... by Lisa | Apr 3, 2019 | Adolescents, Anxiety Disorders, Blog, Childhood Disorders, Family Therapy, Parenting
My most powerful “Aha! moments” have come from making gut wrenching mistakes and minor faux pas. As a child, I recall my mom saying, “Do what you think is right.” Argh! Of course, I knew it wasn’t right! Even though it was painful at times to feel... by Lisa | Feb 1, 2019 | Blog
How many children do you know with Attention Deficit Disorder? Probably several, at least. How many children do you know who suffer from Encopresis, otherwise known as childhood soiling? You might have observed a much smaller number of children in...