Roberta Harper-McIntosh, LPC

Life transitions have a way of disorienting us. They can even feel destabilizing. Sometimes the change is obvious—divorce, illness, a move, a career shift, becoming a parent, losing someone. It can also be welcome changes - getting married, a new job, having a child. Other times it’s quieter: a growing sense that something no longer fits, a loss of motivation, or the feeling that you’re living a life you once chose but no longer recognize. During transitions, people often d

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There are a few 'templates' I like to share about meeting children's emotional needs. Here is one: FOUR BASIC NEEDS This comes from a...

The Frontal Eminence Hold is an ultra-quick way to calm brain activity or to process stressors. My favorite way to use the Frontal Eminence Hold is for those little thoughts that niggle and nag. Maybe someone was rude to you, or there is a regret or an embarrassing moment that is simmering at the back of your mind all day. Or even a bigger worry. Some people who experience "flashbacks" report that the FEH will instantly stop on e. Simply do this: Place your thumbs lightly

EFT ("Tapping") Technique