Send a text What happens when a child learns that their feelings don’t count? We trace the quiet pathways of emotional harm—those repeated moments of invalidation and reality-bending that never leave a bruise but can remake a child’s inner world. Drawing from our clinical work, we unpack how misattunement erodes trust in one’s own perceptions, why shame (not ... Show More
Feb 28
Psychological Reality, Plainly Stated
Send a textWe explore psychological reality as the thread linking child development, adult defenses and relational health. Behavior is reframed as communication, and we invite parents and partners to tolerate discomfort, think clearly and build regulation rather than chase quick ... Show More
10m 54s
Mar 1
A Therapist’s Preface To Understanding Your Child
Send a textWe share the preface to a new book on parenting as a psychological journey, moving beyond behavior to the feelings and meanings underneath. Through frontline stories and a clear framework, we invite courage, reflection, and practical containment for families under stra ... Show More
3m 46s
Jul 2019
Positive & Negative Sides of Stress
<p>In today's Dishing Up Nutrition, we're going to introduce you to a new way of thinking about stress. There are many types of stress, and believe it or not, some stress is actually positive. Where is your stress coming from? What are the most harmful sources of stress to our bo ... Show More
46m 26s
May 2024
How Good Stressors on the Body Can Improve Your Health and Well Being
Namaste, loves. Welcome back to our Thursday Q &A show, where today we're going to be talking about good stressors on the body, known as eustressors. Now, usually when we use the term stress, we're trying to reduce these impacts on our life. We all know the ravaging effects o ... Show More
36m 24s