Don’t Live in Fear – 5 Ways to Overcome
Hi friends, If you’ve read, watched, or heard the news lately, you probably know how tempting it is to live in fear. The news rarely gives us stories that reinstate…
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A Healthy Mindset for this Season of Change
Hi friends, are you in a season of change? How is your mindset towards that change? This morning, I’m looking around and noticing the clear skies and the flowers beginning…
Practical Steps for Handling Stress
It always amazes me when I find myself stressed. I have many useful tools in my toolbox for avoiding stress, but I sometimes forget to implement practical steps for handling…
Four Mindsets for Embracing Change
Change is necessary for growth and progress. As I sit here drinking my coffee this morning, I‘m reflecting on this truth and my own feelings towards the changes I’m currently…
Making Time to Enjoy Sunshine
Thanks for joining me for another virtual coffee conversation. I’ve been thinking about the weather recently. People in eastern states are shoveling driveways while we’re experiencing temperatures in the 80s.…
Choosing to Have a Good Day
Good morning…or is it? Last night my sleep was interrupted by a very needy pitbull, my fur baby named Violet. I don’t know what set her off but it took…
How We Treat Each Other in the Era of COVID-19
Let’s have coffee! I love the conversations I’ve had over a cup of coffee. It seems like the simple, shared act of sipping coffee (or tea) unifies people. That’s something…
Easing Back-to-School Anxiety
Easing back-to-school anxiety for your child starts with understanding the root of their anxiety. Once the family gets back into the rhythm of school and extracurriculars, your child’s anxiety will…
How to Know if Your Child is Struggling with Anxiety
How do you know if your child is struggling with anxiety? Anxiety, worry and fear can disguise themselves in many different ways, masquerading as moodiness, recklessness, or aloofness among many…
Educational Testing in Santa Clarita is not Canceled
The better we control our environments and wash our hands, the better we prevent novel coronavirus (COVID-19) from spreading. However, ‘canceled’ likely comes with frustration for families who need educational…
Picking an Educational Psychologist for Your Child’s Testing
Consider the Atmosphere of the Office Providing a safe and supportive environment has been my goal since day one of starting my private practice over 20 years ago. The atmosphere of…
Make Journaling a Daily Routine with These 4 Steps
The Benefits of Journaling & How To Get Started Journaling improves mood, reduces stress, encourages self-awareness, improves memory, and reduces avoidance symptoms after traumatic experiences – just to name a…