Winborn Wellness & Counseling

01/20/2026

I talk about the importance of connecting to yourself through noticing what's happening inside—your breath, body, and emotions. I explain how being connected to yourself makes you more present and available to others, and how children learn to connect with themselves by watching us model this behavior. I share how slowing down, naming our feelings, and taking a breath before reacting shows children it's safe to notice their own bodies. By connecting to ourselves, we can take care of ourselves and be truly present with others.

01/19/2026

We explore how play therapy helps children process emotions and heal from trauma, highlighting that play is a child's natural language for communication and emotional regulation.

01/18/2026

01/17/2026

I discuss how I use touch and somatic bilateral stimulation (BLS) techniques to build therapeutic relationships with clients from day one. We talk about incorporating parents during BLS, using high fives to celebrate progress, and working with natural self-soothing behaviors like leg shaking by bilaterally stimulating both sides of the body. I explain how these techniques, like bilateral leg shaking or knee taps, help normalize the therapeutic process and make it feel natural when introducing other tools during the protocol.

01/16/2026

We discuss the nuanced approach of self-disclosure in therapeutic settings, exploring the critical difference between understanding a client's story without judgment and sharing personal experiences that truly serve the client's healing process.

01/16/2026

I talk about how children and adults are naturally wired to seek joy through play and curiosity. I explore how spontaneous joy isn't chaotic but rather creativity—a sign that our nervous system feels safe enough to explore. I discuss how shared laughter, silly moments, and playful responses are especially meaningful in relationships, helping both children and adults remember that joy is available even during difficult times. I emphasize that we don't need to force joy; instead, we create space for it by being present, playful, and open to the moment.

01/16/2026

01/15/2026

When children act out, shut down, or melt down, they’re not trying to make life difficult — they’re communicating a need. Behavior is language. It may be saying “I don’t feel safe,” “I need help regulating,” or “I need connection.

01/14/2026

I discuss Viktor Frankl's powerful insight that while we can't change our life circumstances, we can choose our attitude. We explore how this principle applies to parenting and healing—we can't always take away our children's pain or fix what happened, but we can show up with curiosity, compassion, and steadiness. When children experience an adult who holds hardship with meaning and care, they learn that they can survive difficult things without having to do it alone. This is true resilience built through relationship.

01/14/2026

I got over 50 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

01/11/2026

We explore how children's challenging behaviors—like meltdowns during transitions, saying no to everything, or withdrawing—aren't defiance or problems to fix, but signals asking for support. We discuss how when parents shift to understanding their child's perspective, they change first, and children naturally regulate better. We emphasize that setting limits works best when held in relationship rather than opposition, and share the important principle: before we correct, we need to connect.