Sage Tree Psychology Group

03/17/2026

3. The appeal of transgression.

03/16/2026

💡 Connection before correction.
When kids are overwhelmed by big emotions, their brains are in survival mode. That means lectures, discipline, and problem-solving usually won’t land yet.
First we connect. Then we teach.

Try scripts like:

• “I can see you’re really upset right now.” • “That was really frustrating, huh?” • “I’m here with you. Let’s take a minute.” • “Your feelings make sense.” • “Let’s calm our bodies first and then we’ll figure this out together.”

When kids feel understood, their nervous systems start to settle and that’s when they’re able to learn, listen, and repair.

Connection doesn’t mean there are no limits. It means we help regulate first, then guide behavior.

☀️ Empowering Kids Media

02/20/2026

Licensed Clinical Psychologist – Sage Tree Psychology Group (Oxford, MI)

Sage Tree Psychology Group is seeking compassionate, skilled Licensed Clinical Psychologists to join our growing private practice located within the Legacy Center in Oxford, MI. Our practice is committed to supporting the well‑being of individuals and families across the local community, and we are expanding to meet increasing demand for high‑quality mental health services.
Sage Tree Psychology Group is home to a diverse network of professionals serving children, veterans, and families, creating a collaborative environment centered on health, wellness, and meaningful community connection. As part of our team, you will provide therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, children, and families, contributing to a practice that values clinical excellence, empathy, and whole‑person care.
We accept most major insurance plans and offer a supportive, professional environment where clinicians can focus on delivering exceptional care.
To apply, please submit your CV and a copy of your professional license for consideration.

Email: dawn@sagetreepsych.com
Fax: 248-268-0128

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02/19/2026

02/05/2026

02/01/2026

If you’ve ever been told to “send them to calm down” and it didn’t sit right with you — this is why.
Children don’t learn regulation through isolation. They learn it through connection. Through an adult who stays close, steady, and calm enough for them to borrow that calm until their own nervous system can catch up. This isn’t about spoiling or rescuing. It’s about building the brain skills that make self-regulation possible.

01/31/2026

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01/29/2026

Financial help available for water/sewer bills!
Are you struggling to pay your water and/or sewer bills due to an emergency or hardship? Do you need help, but usually don’t qualify for income-based assistance?

Check out the Emergency Relief Fund, a program created through a partnership between the Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office and United Way of Southeastern Michigan.

Up to $2,000 per household is available for past-due or current water/sewer bills and plumbing repairs. (Note: Exceptions can be made for someone to receive more than $2,000, depending on their circumstances).

Apply now by visiting uwsem.smapply.org/prog/HAP/

Questions? Please contact WRC Community Engagement Representative Demar Byas at (248) 214-2838 or byasd@oakgov.com.

Oxford Chamber of Commerce
Village of Oxford
Oakland County, Michigan Government
Jim Nash, Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner