Shiver Therapy

02/25/2026

Proud to be a part of the Florida Association for Play Therapy! 🎉

02/01/2026

Boardwalks and girl talks. 💖 🌅

01/23/2026

Feeling overwhelmed? Your mind might be racing, but your body is right here. 🌿✨

When anxiety starts to pull you away, use the 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique to gently bring yourself back to the present moment. This simple practice helps quiet the “what ifs” by reconnecting you with your physical surroundings.
Save this post for the next time you need a breather! ⬇️

🖐️ The 5-4-3-2-1 Method
5 Things you can SEE 👁️ Look around and name five things. A plant, a pattern on the rug, a photo on the wall, a bird outside, or even a speck of dust in the light.
4 Things you can FEEL ✋ Notice the physical sensations. The weight of your feet on the floor, the texture of your shirt, the cool air on your skin, or the hard surface of the chair you’re sitting in.
3 Things you can HEAR 👂 Listen closely. The hum of the refrigerator, distant traffic, the sound of your own breathing, or birds chirping outside.
2 Things you can SMELL 👃 Try to catch a scent in the air. Maybe it’s your coffee, the smell of rain, your perfume, or even the scent of your laundry detergent.
1 Thing you can TASTE 👅 Focus on your mouth. Can you taste the mint from your gum? The lingering flavor of your last meal? If not, just notice how your tongue feels against the roof of your mouth.

Reminder: You are safe. You are here. This feeling is temporary. 🤍

01/17/2026

Still processing an incredible week! 🧠✨

Last week, I spent five intensive days training in EMDR with the legendary Roy Kiessling and met some new friends! It was a deep dive into trauma recovery, belief-focused reprocessing, and some truly life-changing clinical tools.

Roy’s approach to EMDR is so streamlined and practical—it really shifts the focus toward how our core beliefs shape our healing. I’m feeling so energized to integrate these new techniques into my sessions and support my clients in a whole new way. 💼🙌

Grateful for the knowledge, the practice, and the reminder of why I love this work.

12/30/2025

I’ve been choosing books at night over doomscrolling for a few years now, and it’s still the best part of my day. 📚✨ Closing out 2025 with 40 books!

It’s my favorite way to lower my cortisol and reset. On the tired nights, an audiobook and my coloring books are my go-to “wind down” combo. 🎨🎧

A few highlights from this year’s list:

Fredrik Backman & Richard Osman – My favorites for heart and wit.

Les Misérables – A long-time bucket list read that was so worth the effort. 🇫🇷

Moonflower Murders – Such a clever “book within a book” mystery. 🔍

The Bible – It took over a year to get through, but it was truly amazing. 🙏✨

I’m already building my 2026 stack! What was the best book you read this year? Drop a recommendation below! 👇

12/29/2025

It’s that strange week between Christmas 🎄 and New Year’s 🎇 when time feels a little bit made up and we finally have some much-needed breathing room. It’s the perfect time to be intentional—or perfectly unproductive!

How are you spending these ‘in-between’ days? Tackling a house project? Deep cleaning? Catching up on naps? Or finally diving into that book pile? Let me know! 👇

12/28/2025

There is nothing I love more than Christmas with family. 🎄 It’s truly my favorite time of year, and nothing is more important to me than being with the people I love. I hope you all have a wonderful holiday surrounded by your favorite people! ❤️🌟

12/23/2025

In my work, I see this often. Behind each "difficult" behavior, every wall of silence, or every sharp defense mechanism, there is a story.

When we stop looking at people as problems to be solved and start seeing them as stories to be heard, everything shifts. Empathy isn't about agreeing with everyone—it's about understanding the journey that brought them to where they are. It’s a perspective that changes not only how we see others, but how we see ourselves.

Has there ever been someone you changed your mind about after getting to know them?

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 🍁 There is so much to be thankful for!
I am grateful for the family and friends who have supported me on my journey of creating Shiver Therapy. I am so thankful for the clients I am honored to support. I hope everyone has a wonderful day of joy and connection. 💖

11/24/2025

Tired of Feeling Overwhelmed?

Life’s challenges can leave you feeling stuck, anxious, or alone. You deserve a supportive space to heal and grow. 🌱

At Shiver Therapy, I offer compassionate, specialized therapy:
* For Young Hearts (Children): Through the imaginative power of Play Therapy, we unlock feelings, build emotional vocabulary, and help children feel secure and understood. 🎨
* For Tomorrow’s Leaders (Teens & College Students): Get equipped with essential tools to conquer stress, navigate self-doubt, and confidently face the path to independence. 👩‍🎓
* For Women: Dedicated support to manage and conquer anxiety, heal old wounds, and step into a life driven by purpose, not fear. 💖

Where Healing Happens:
* 📍 In-Person Sessions: Boca Raton, FL
* 💻 Secure Online Sessions: Available across all of Florida.

Let’s shift the focus from “I need help” to “I am strong, capable, and ready.”

As a Christian, I integrate faith-based support upon request, always grounded in proven therapeutic techniques.

11/17/2025

It's tempting to jump in, to "help" when we see our kids struggle. But often, our well-intentioned assistance accidentally sends a different message: I don't think you can handle this.
True love, and true help, means creating the space for them to struggle, problem-solve, and ultimately, succeed. That moment of self-mastery? That's where real confidence and self-worth are built.
☀️This week, practice the pause. Wait those extra few seconds before intervening. Observe their innate drive. It's not about being hands-off; it's about being respectful of their journey to independence.
👇 What's one small task you're letting your child conquer on their own today? Share in the comments!

10/20/2025

https://www.shivertherapy.com/post/dual-families

When parents separate or divorce, a child's world changes overnight. The challenges are immense, but a parent's most vital role is to protect their child from the conflict itself. Children need the freedom to love and be loved by both parents without feeling that loyalty to one means betraying the o...