Many kids fall apart emotionally after school or custody transitions — not because they’re misbehaving, but because their nervous systems are overwhelmed. Learn about resistance collapse, how to recognize it, and how to support your child with empathy, regulation tools, and practical guidance for every age

Feeling overwhelmed by politics? You’re not alone. This nonpartisan guide explores the emotional toll of political anxiety through the lens of nervous system science, vulnerability, and resilience—with insights from Brené Brown, Krista Tippett, and others. Learn how to stay grounded, set boundaries, and lead with curiosity—even in a divided world.

Giftedness doesn’t shield kids from emotional struggles. Learn why perfectionism, pressure, and disconnection are rising among high-ability children—and how you can help your child build resilience, self-compassion, and a sense of mattering.

In this blog, I unpack why this seasonal spike happens, how polyvagal theory helps us understand it, and how faith can either wound or heal in times of crisis. I also share 5 simple ways to support someone who’s struggling. Read the full post and let’s keep talking. Mental health isn’t seasonal—but suicide risk is.

Navigating the transition from high school to adulthood can feel overwhelming. Explore relatable resources for teens about emotional regulation, leaving home, and maintaining connections with family and friends. Find TikTok, Instagram, blog, and Substack recommendations that offer real, validating advice for handling "soiling the nest" moments — and tips for communicating with parents during this big life change.

If you’re an adult who freezes at emails, dreads group texts, or snaps when your partner asks “What’s for dinner?”—this might be for you. Adult PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) isn’t about being lazy or difficult. It’s a nervous system response to feeling trapped or expected. In this blog, we break down how PDA shows up at work, in relationships, and why your brain isn’t broken—it’s just trying to protect you.

If you—or your child—melt down, shut down, or panic when asked to do something simple, it may be Pervasive Demand for Autonomy (PDA). This isn’t defiance—it’s a nervous system reacting to a loss of control. Inspired by Dr. Megan Neff and Robyn Gobbel, this blog explores PDA in kids and adults, explains why it’s misunderstood, and shares tools to support safety, connection, and regulation.

If you’ve ever spiraled after a short text, cried over constructive feedback, or thought someone’s silence meant you did something wrong—you might be dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria. And no, you're not too sensitive. You’re wired for deep care. 💛

Suicide is a word that gets everyone’s attention. It’s a word that evokes fear, despair, helplessness, and anger to many people. To those...

My family was thrown for another loop this week. Last week I sent my high school kids back on hybrid schedule and my elementary school...

It's designed to use your body and pressure points to help jolt you out of your head or dissociations into your body and feeling grounded

TIPP is a coping strategy that we can use to take us out of our fight/flight/freeze mode

As a therapist I was very familiar with how trauma works and what to expect. However, I still felt like I could lose my grip.