Family Matters Counseling

02/17/2026

Are you nervous about starting therapy? Or have you tried it and didn’t like your first experience? Come and see what your first session would be like with me. Tell me about your first session. Or if you haven’t started yet, what is holding you back?

02/12/2026

Anyone feel this?

02/07/2026

Is this not the perfect birthday cake for a parent? I appreciated it so much.

02/06/2026

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02/05/2026

Are you a parent who could use all the help they can get? Same! Here’s something that can really make a big difference. (From the Kazdin method) POSITIVE OPPOSITES.

Basically, instead of focusing on what you don’t want, which actually reinforces that behavior, you focus on what you DO want. Wow! Sounds simple. But sometimes, not so easy. BEHAVIOR THAT GETS ATTENTION IS BEHAVIOR THAT GROWS.

02/05/2026

Are you a parent who could use all the help they can get? Same! Here's something that can really make a big difference. (From the Kazdin method) positive opposites.

Basically, instead of focusing on what you don't want which actually reinforces that behavior, you focus on what you DO want. Wow! Sounds simple. But sometimes, not so easy.

Behavior that gets attention is behavior that grows.

06/14/2025

02/25/2025

Perception is key. This one hit me.

04/11/2024

What do you think?

03/28/2024

So simple, right?

01/16/2024

Genesis Legal Group is hosting this informational meeting virtually and also in person in Gilbert, AZ. This topic is so important whether you are currently experiencing this scenario or are a therapist helping other navigate this.

01/13/2024

Do you ever feel like you’re a boring person because you do a lot of boring things? Parenting can definitely do this to ya because of all the to dos which probably don’t include your own development.

Or do you sometimes feel like you’re an anxious person or an angry person because you’ve been experiencing a lot of these emotions lately?

This podcast addresses how people identify with their emotions. We all do it. We are human. I talk about the dangers to this and what we can do to start separating those emotions from our true identity.

Because, let’s face it…you are grrrreat!! I know this because Tony the tiger ingrained this message in me on Saturday mornings. But in all seriousness, you are NOT your feelings, you are SO MUCH MORE and have so many gifts.

Tell Siri or Alexa to play episode 109 of The Family Matters Podcast. Just Because You’re Bored Doesn’t mean You’re Boring.

Or check out the link in my bio.

Here’s the link to my online course: https://emily-sanchez-s-school1.teachable.com/p/divorcecourse