Life Ripples

12/19/2025

Final coffee and chat meeting with these awesome colleagues.
Looking forward to staying connected in the future.

12/19/2025

One of my ten-year-old clients has produced skilled artwork, exhibiting a remarkable turnaround from initially resisting therapy to becoming fully engaged.

12/16/2025

This is a great resource and article!

Discover five ways to ease parental perfectionism and embrace “good enough” parenting for a calmer, more connected holiday season.

12/11/2025

Loved how my client expressed her version of a family tree and the dynamics. Family and connection matter!

11/20/2025

One of my favorite added tools for Play Therapy! Our sand tray has been used so often already, and I embrace the use and how clients can express themselves and process their emotions.

10/17/2025

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/10/walking-therapy-benefits

I provide walk-and-talk therapy sessions and observe numerous benefits with my clients.

10/07/2025

https://www.newporthealthcare.com/resources/industry-articles/ai-chatbots-teen-mental-health/?utm_source=eloqua&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pc_tai-chatbots-cyberbullying-dangers_oct2025

A wave of tragic incidents has shown that ChatGPT and other AI bots can reinforce dangerous ideas and threaten users’ mental health. Find out how teens are using chatbots, and how to keep them safe.

08/28/2025

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/tip-sheet/assisting-parents-caregivers-in-coping-with-collective-traumas_updated-051224.pdf

08/28/2025

https://www.nctsn.org/sites/default/files/resources/fact-sheet/talking-to-teens-when-violance-happen-nctsn-partner-in.pdf

08/28/2025

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-safety-and-crisis/school-violence-resources/talking-to-children-about-violence-tips-for-families-and-educators

High profile acts of mass violence, particularly in schools, can confuse and frighten children and youth who may feel in danger or worry that their friends or loved ones are at risk. They will look to...

08/28/2025

https://www.sandyhookpromise.org

Sandy Hook Promise educates and empowers youth and adults to know the signs to prevent violence and school shootings. Join our movement.

08/06/2025

https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/school-routine/

Structure helps teens reduce anxiety and stay grounded. Discover expert tips for building school-year routines.