by Lisa | Aug 5, 2014 | Anxiety Disorders, Blog, Family Therapy, Parenting, Trauma, Uncategorized
With numerous activities involved in preparing for hurricane season, don’t neglect to spend a few minutes safeguarding your most important asset- your children. The “unknown” can create stress for families both before and after the storm. Taking the time to prepare... by Lisa | Jul 23, 2014 | Blog, Family Therapy, Parenting
Summer time! Kids can enjoy camp, playing outside, and down time.. LOTS of down time! Down time which turns into “boredom” which turns into “Can I use your phone?!” There are more than enough apps to keep kids preoccupied, however some give your children a little more... by Lisa | Jun 17, 2014 | Blog, Co-dependency, DBT, Depression, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Mood Disorders, Parenting, Uncategorized
Most people who know me, know that I am an avid reader of spiritual, psychological and health & wellness books. A book I frequently use in my work is “Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life” by Marshall Rosenberg, Ph.D. The title isn’t so appealing to most... by Lisa | May 27, 2014 | Addiction, Blog, Childhood Disorders, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting, Uncategorized
“We don’t keep bread in the house.” “One serving is enough – kids don’t need seconds.” “We just have protein and veggies at dinner.” “Why is my child sneaking food and snacking all the time?!” Hmmm – at first glance, these may seem like separate,... by Lisa | May 20, 2014 | Blog, Eating Disorders, Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Parenting
More often than not, when we see someone who we have not seen in a while, it is not uncommon to make a comment about his or her shape or size. This is clearly not shocking when one considers the world we live in. However, even if body-focused comments are intended as... by Lisa | May 13, 2014 | Blog, Childhood Disorders, Family Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
Child coaching is a therapeutic tool that can be used to supplement existing therapy or on it’s own to help children cope with minor struggles or behavioral problems. It is an economical and effective support to help children deal with school stress, disorganization,...