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Children face changes everyday as they grow and learn with life. Some transitions can seem flawless while others can become very distressing. In my practice I frequently work with children facing a transition such as going to school, starting new things, or parental separation/divorce. While acknowledging the child’s distress I often collaborate with supporting family members to help the child move towards growth and peace.
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Children face changes everyday as they grow and learn with life. Some transitions can seem flawless while others can become very distressing. In my practice I frequently work with children facing a transition such as going to school, starting new things, or parental separation/divorce. While acknowledging the child’s distress I often collaborate with supporting family members to help the child move towards growth and peace.
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When addressing anger/outbursts I do not view anger as bad, but instead a set of protective parts responding to what feels to be unsafe situations. Often for kids and teens anger comes with an intention to try and obtain a want/need, protect themselves from uncomfortable situations, or try to find control in the uncontrollable. In therapy I work with these protective parts to help soothe and manage the root of this anger. In addition, we will learn strategies for managing anger that can help throughout their lifetime.
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Anxiety can affect children of all ages. There are many influences to anxiety and studies show that the sooner we address these influences the more flexible we are to change. As kids grow up they also face several situations that require protective parts to come up. It is my belief that if kids can learn to navigate anxious parts it will help them in the moment and have a positive influence through the entirety of their life. In therapy I address anxiety in engaging and creative ways to meet your child as a totality.
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It is not uncommon for kids to feel an expectation to “be good” and “feel good feelings”. These expectations can come from a variety of sources and often lead to further suppression of mood and emotions. Regardless of the potential causes I help children and teens explore their full array of emotions, helping them move from depression towards liberation.
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If your child has encountered an event or multiple events that may be labeled as traumatic or very distressing I recommend that you reach out to a healthcare professional promptly. I work within a network of clinicians who specialize in helping children heal from trauma. My approach differs according to the person and the trauma they have experienced. In therapy I help children process trauma along with exploring ways to help them live their life more fully.
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I have found Internal Family Systems to be very effective in supporting children and teens through numerous challenges. IFS helps children learn about their emotions and provides a path to creating a better relationship with them. This form of therapy leaves lots of room for creativity which can help children connect with themselves in their own way.
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This original program combines the principles of IFS therapy with the terminology and relatability to different sports. I have found that some children and families find it difficult to discuss their feelings in a direct way. The intention of this program is for children and teens to connect with their emotions in a relatable and at times enjoyable way. If your child is big into sports and may benefit from emotional support then this program may be of interest.
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Inspired by Internal Family Systems therapy and the movie Inside Out, the forming your story program starts by exploring your “parts” as characters of your story. By understanding our parts we increase emotional intelligence and develop an effective relationship with our emotions. To help integrate this further we explore these parts in different scenarios as plot points in short stories, poems, comic books, and more. This program consists of personalized resources so you can help support this process at home. This program can be adapted to support a variety of challenges such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety/mood, and difficulty with life transitions.
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Unlock the transformative power of expression for your child through expressive arts therapy. By integrating various creative modalities such as drawing, painting, music, and movement, children can explore their emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a safe and supportive environment. Through this holistic approach, they can develop self-awareness, enhance communication skills, and cultivate resilience, paving the way for personal growth and emotional well-being.
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Growing up my favorite activity was always fishing. Like some of my clients I would feel really engaged in conversations around fishing and experienced a sense of emotional regulation out on the water. In the IFS and fishing program we create fishing lures that reflect our parts (feelings and emotions). Using each personalized lure as a visual aid we can learn ways to help care for the part that it represents.
