Gretchen Jakub, Holistic Psychotherapy

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

There are a lot of factors outside of our control that influence the success and impact of therapy. And among those factors, fractured systems and barriers to community care are at the top of the list.

But Dr. Bruce Perry’s message yesterday morning was delivered with remarkable clarity and compassion: No matter which interventions, tools, or techniques you use, the most powerful agent of change is the therapeutic relationship.

It all comes back to relationships. The more present, patient, predictable, and kind we are as therapists, the more opportunities our clients have to build resilient neural networks.

13/03/2026

Sometimes the best thing a parent can do is nothing at all, Russell Shaw wrote in 2024. https://theatln.tc/Qmgj2pix

“I’ve spent the past 30 years working in schools, and I’ve watched thousands of parents engage with educators and with their children. Too often, I watch parents overfunctioning—depriving their kids of the confidence that comes from struggling and persevering, and exhausting themselves in the process,” Shaw writes. The problem seems to be growing more acute as parents worry that their children will be less well off than they are.

The urge to prevent our children’s suffering has led to pop-culture mythology around pushy parenting styles, including the “Helicopter Parent,” who flies in to rescue a child in crisis, and the “Snowplow Parent,” who flattens any obstacle in their child’s way.

But “a young person who grows accustomed to having a parent intervene on his behalf begins to believe that he’s not capable of acting on his own, feeding both anxiety and dependence,” Shaw continues. “If children never have the opportunity to stand on their own, we risk setting them up for a collapse later on.”

Shaw instead makes the case for a “Lighthouse Parent”: “Like a lighthouse that helps sailors avoid crashing into rocks, Lighthouse Parents provide firm boundaries and emotional support while allowing their children the freedom to navigate their own challenges. They demonstrate that they trust their kids to handle difficult situations independently. The key is learning when to step back and let them find their own way.”

Read more: https://theatln.tc/Qmgj2pix

📸: Peter Marlow / Magnum

12/03/2026

11/03/2026

Au Portugal, IKEA a intégré une option secrète dans son service client. En sélectionnant l’option 8, les appelants sont redirigés vers la ligne nationale d’aide aux victimes de violences domestiques.

Dans l’historique du téléphone, l’appel apparaît simplement comme un contact avec IKEA. Une initiative discrète et ingénieuse qui transforme l’infrastructure de la marque en canal sécurisé pour demander de l’aide.

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11/03/2026

Neurodivergence = higher risk of coercive abuse

10/03/2026

02/03/2026

Babies don't know how to self-soothe. It has to be taught and integrated over time. They learn by being soothed.

Denmark is taking a major step by moving to end the “cry it out” method for babies after a nationwide study revealed potential harms. Over 700 psychologists warned that this sleep training practice could negatively impact brain development and parent-child attachment. The findings emphasise the importance of responsive caregiving during the early stages of life for healthy emotional and cognitive growth.

The study examined the effects of letting babies cry for extended periods and found links to elevated stress levels and possible long-term impacts on brain function. While some parts of the U.S. continue to recommend the method, Denmark’s decision reflects growing concern among experts about the risks versus the benefits of this approach. Advocates of alternative sleep strategies stress nurturing and gradual methods to promote better sleep without compromising developmental outcomes.

This move is sparking viral attention globally among parenting and health communities. It highlights a shift in understanding early childhood care and the need for policies informed by psychological research. Parents and caregivers are now encouraged to explore safer, evidence-based sleep strategies that support both healthy brain development and secure emotional bonds with their children.