McConaghie Counseling

08/23/2021

Words are powerful. What are you speaking into your life or the lives of those you love?

Words are powerful. Words can start a war or soothe a heart. They can create the most beautiful song and they can define a nation. The most powerful words are the ones we speak to ourselves. And over time, they can define who we are.

05/24/2021

A new study shows that doing kind things for others is an important path to happiness.

A new study shows that doing kind things for others is an important path to happiness.

03/25/2021

Such wonderful advice!

Would you talk to your children like you talk to yourself? Learn more about how caring for yourself gently can help make you a happier, better parent.

03/08/2021

Chores are a powerful but too often neglected teaching tool. They teach life skills, competence, family cooperation and self regulation. This is a very interesting article about little ways to teach children cooperation with family jobs:

In some cultures, kids roll their eyes when asked to do chores. In others, they'll pitch in without even being asked. Researchers have identified two key practices to raise helpful children.

03/03/2021

I regularly coach parents to use empathy as their primary discipline tool. The act of validating and being curious and open about kids’ feelings (even when they seem over reactions or don’t make sense to us) is our most powerful tool. Empathy models skillful emotional behavior and helps regulate emotions. This article reviews research about even more benefits. Tracy

A new study of nearly 4,000 school children has found that youngsters who feel they have empathic support from their parents and caregivers are verging away from a wide range of delinquent behavior, such as committing crimes.

02/15/2021

In appreciation of Valentines's Day, we share this episode of On Being - The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships. Enjoy!

Alain de Botton says, we would be much saner and happier if we reexamined our very view of love. His New York Times essay, “Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person,” is one of their most-read articles in recent years, and this is one of the most popular episodes we’ve ever created.

‎Show On Being with Krista Tippett, Ep Alain de Botton — The True Hard Work of Love and Relationships - Feb 11, 2021

01/26/2021

REMINDER - Tracy will be speaking at this event tomorrow!
The FREE DivorceTown USA® Webinar:
Child-Centered Divorce -
The Challenges & Rewards
is Wednesday, 1/27 AT 1:00 PM.

Have you registered? If you are contemplating, facing or even past the divorce process, and you have kids, this Webinar is one you don't want to miss! Our esteemed panel of divorce professionals will assist you and your family to have a happier, healthier divorce.

If you've already registered then you're ready to go! You'll receive an email reminder and Webinar Link later today!

Even if you can't attend the live event, as long as you're registered, you'll still receive the free replay!

REGISTER HERE!
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01/06/2021

Tracy will be speaking at this important Divorce Town webinar on Wednesday, January 27 at 1:00 PM. She will discuss how to protect your child's mental health during and after a divorce, what children really need from their parents and how child counseling can help. Click on the link to register!

Please join us as we highlight the importance of child-centered divorce, some common challenges to the process and why it's worth it!

12/29/2020

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/advice-from-therapists-this-year_l_5fdccf92c5b650b99adc14cf?ncid=APPLENEWS00001

Reading these important mental health lessons will *almost* be like getting a free therapy session.

10/28/2020

Are your sweet little monkeys driving you crazy? Here's something to make you smile as you guide them through the day, loving them and keeping them safe!

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=422926721684644

09/09/2020

It is so hard!! With empathy and compassion for all you parents trying to manage school and all family issues during a pandemic!

08/03/2020

In our work as therapists we often witness the suffering that perfectionism causes our clients. This article does a great job of explaining how perfectionism not only makes us anxious and sad, but even is an obstacle to success.

Many of us believe perfectionism is a positive. But researchers are finding that it could be dangerous, leading to a long list of health problems – and that it’s on the rise.