Kersten Kimmerly, LMSW

02/12/2026

02/10/2026

These are core needs in relationships and often at the root of the conflict or arguments.

Source: Based on emotionally focused therapy by Dr. Sue Johnson and attachment theory, developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth.

Disclaimer: Content is for educational purposes and doesn’t constitute therapy. Posts are generalized and may not fit all individuals or situations. My posts don’t speak to situations of abuse, active addiction, or certain mental health conditions.

02/10/2026

02/08/2026

When children feel safe enough to be honest with us,
it says something important about the relationship.

Not that everything is easy.
Not that there’s no conflict.
But that love isn’t fragile.

That it doesn’t disappear when voices get louder.
Or when feelings get messy.
Or when a child is upset with us.

In homes where love feels conditional,
children learn to hide their anger,
soften their truth,
or pretend everything is fine
just to stay connected.

But when love is steady,
even in the middle of hard emotions,
children learn something powerful:

That relationships can hold honesty.
That conflict doesn’t equal rejection.
That they don’t have to choose
between their voice and their belonging.

And that kind of safety,
it becomes the foundation
for every relationship they build later in life. ❤️

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02/05/2026

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02/02/2026

✨ February Capital Area Baby Café Meetings ✨

Join us this month for a welcoming, judgment-free space to connect, ask questions, and receive lactation support from an IBCLC. 💕

Check out the dates and times below — we’d love to see you there!