Sankofa Counseling - Amanda M Wyatt, LLC

04/05/2026

04/04/2026

Another excellent post from The Peaceful Parent

A lot of us did not grow up hearing parents apologize.

The hard moment would happen.
Someone would yell.
Feelings would get hurt.
And then everyone was just expected to move on.

So when you become a parent, repair may not come naturally at first.

You may feel shame after yelling.
You may want to pretend it did not happen.
You may tell yourself your child will get over it.

But children do not just need us to move on.

They need us to come back.

They need to hear words that bring safety back into the room.

“I’m sorry I yelled.”
“You did not deserve that.”
“I was overwhelmed, and that was not your fault.”

That kind of apology matters because it tells your child this was not on them to carry.

It helps them understand that your hard moment was not their fault.

And for some parents, this is deep work.

Because saying sorry to your child may bring up everything you never received yourself.

That grief is real.

But so is the healing.

Every time you choose repair, you give your child something many of us needed growing up. Accountability. Safety. Connection. A parent who comes back.

That is how trust is built over time.

Not by being perfect.
By being willing to return.

And if you want help learning how to repair after hard moments and break the yelling cycle, I’m teaching a free class called Discipline Without Damage.

In this class, you’ll learn practical tools to help you stay calm, repair after hard moments, and respond in ways that help your child feel safe, heard, and supported.

Comment DISCIPLINE and I’ll send you the link to save your free spot.

04/03/2026

"The Month Ahead"

04/01/2026

Here’s a great post by The Feeling Expert to bookmark.

03/31/2026

Here’s an excellent post on grief by Sarah Epstein, LMFT.

03/30/2026

Hello dear clients,

I’m back at the office today. I look forward to seeing you all & catching up.

I hope you all have a great Monday & enjoy this beautiful weather.

03/20/2026

Hello dear clients

I’ll be out of the office today, Friday March 20-Sunday, March 29. I’ll be returning to the office on Monday, March 30.

I will not be able to respond to texts or emails during this time.

Current clients are welcome to reach out to my colleague Caryl Rosen, PhD if need be when I am gone. She can be reached at 219-201-0711.

If you have an emergency, please go to your local emergency room or call 911 for assistance.

The National Su***de Hotline can be called 988, texted 741741.

I wish you all quiet moments of peace & relaxation during spring break, Amanda

03/19/2026

Here’s a great post by The Secure Relationship

If you want a secure relationship, don’t only ask....
“How do we fix things when they fall apart?”
Also ask....
“How do we create an environment where connection is being nurtured all along the way?” ❤