Whether they are 12 or 22, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging and heartbreaking situations for a parent. There might be feelings of fear, confusion, shame, overwhelm, anger, or anxiety. And for many parents, there...
As promised, here is the continuation of reasons to consider therapy when your child has an eating disorder (read Part One here). Reason #3: To Learn How to Translate the Eating Disorder As an eating disorder therapist, the number one question parents ask me is, “How...
Play is a child’s work, and this is not a trivial pursuit. ~ Alfred Adler Frequently parents wonder what is really going on in a session when their child enthusiastically exclaims after a session, “we just played; the toys were awesome.” But what the child isn’t able...
It is that time of year again when most parents typically report an increase in their children acting out! This is usually the time that parents and kids alike start counting down the days until school starts. Kids start to have worse behavior as they tire of the...
After several inquiries from providers and parents in our community, as well as my own desire to run a therapy group for parents, I am excited to announce that it is happening! Starting this Friday, July 8th at noon, join me and other parents of children under 10 for...
The holidays represent a magical time of year filled with family, traditions, gifts, and celebration. However, there can also be a lot of stress associated with the holidays, especially if you are trying to collaborate with a co-parent. It is important for your...