Taryn Bogonovich, MFT

06/06/2021

A wonderful mindfulness reminder

Affirmation to remember to practice in any moment of difficulty, discomfort, or unease.

🐻 May I be strong
🦋 May I be kind to myself
✨ May I believe in myself
🌞 May I give myself the compassion that I need
🙏🏽 May I be patient
🌈 May I learn to accept myself as I am
🌳May I trust my goodness

01/16/2020

A wonderful loving kindness meditation led by some wise young souls

12/11/2019

A great read for parents of teens... Gaining some perspective on the parent - teen conflict, how it’s a developmental step and can be helpful in your teen’s identity formation.

Why does my teenager want to fight with me?

10/11/2019

World Mental Health day- I am grateful for this reason to post a reminder that Therapy is for everyone.

05/09/2019

“I think everyone would benefit from examining their own story. Ideally, that’s what therapy is...”

12/14/2018

For those with teenage children, who are concerned about depression & su***de- a helpful TedTalk from a parent who has the painful first hand experience and a powerful message.

In March of 2018, my 14-year-old son committed su***de in the attic of our home while we were away on vacation. My seemingly perfect life was shattered to pi...

10/21/2018

Helpful article to think through regrets and work towards acceptance and growth

If we don't confront the past, we can be haunted by sadness and self-blame.

08/08/2018

This is a very helpful article by Dr. Rick Hanson (respected psychologist and Senior Fellow with Greater Good Science Center, UC Berkeley). It is worth taking the time to read- for parents to improve communication with their teen, as well as how to set the foundation of your relationship with respect, empathy and planning for hot topics to come...

In this column we will explore how parents can solve problems, resolve conflicts and stay out of unnecessary fights with their teenagers. That is a large subject, so what follows is a brief summary of ideas that have worked with other families which you should adapt to your own unique situation and....