by Karmen Thulin | Nov 19, 2019 | All Posts, Family Dynamics, Healthy Relationships, Karmen Thulin, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
Many people feel intimidated by the idea of adoption even if it is something they’d like to do. It makes sense, something about the process of adoption makes the idea that, “parenting is a wild endeavor” even more apparent. Questions like “Will we bond?”...
by Karmen Thulin | Nov 5, 2019 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin
They’re trained and licensed. First things first, therapists should be licensed. This means they have had enough relevant education, are aware of the laws pertinent to therapy in your state and are held to an ethical standard. Unfortunately, there are people who...
by Karmen Thulin | Feb 25, 2019 | All Posts, Healthy Relationships, Karmen Thulin, Parenting Advice
By Karmen Thulin, PsyD February is teen dating violence awareness month. Below you’ll find some useful information, including ways to talk to your teen about dating violence and warning signs for everyone to be aware of. Adolescence is the perfect time to introduce...
by Karmen Thulin | Sep 24, 2018 | All Posts, Karmen Thulin, Parenting Advice, Pregnancy, Postpartum, and New Parenthood
By Karmen Thulin, PsyD If you are on the internet as a new mom, you’ve almost definitely witnessed it or felt its searing burn – mom shaming. It is that comment often housed in the phrase, “I just couldn’t do that to my baby.” Mom shaming cuts right to the heart of...
by Karmen Thulin | Sep 11, 2018 | All Posts, Demystifying Therapy, Karmen Thulin, Self Care
By Karmen Thulin, PsyD I believe fully understanding my clients is foundational to doing any good therapeutic work. However, I subscribe to the idea that just understanding can’t be the only thing that happens in therapy. As a therapist, I often see clients who say...
