Yes, EMDR can be done in a single week. What’s called an EMDR intensive condenses the preparation, processing, and integration work that typically unfolds over months of weekly appointments into a series of longer, structured sessions scheduled across just a few days. It’s a rigorous clinical format, and for the right person at the right … Read more
Yes. Some of the children who benefit most from play therapy are the ones nobody would flag as struggling. They’re doing okay in school. They’re not throwing chairs or refusing to go to bed. On the outside, things look… fine. But you’re their parent, and you can feel the shift. Maybe they’ve gotten quieter. Maybe … Read more
Summer often means more free time, more boredom, and more screen time. For many teens, that means social media fills the gaps between camp, work, sleeping in, and hanging out with friends. Used with balance, it can be a way to connect. Used without boundaries, it can quietly start affecting mood, sleep, confidence, and overall … Read more
Summer in St. Louis has a way of inviting people outside. The evenings stay lighter, the patio tables fill up, and even a simple walk can feel a little more relaxed than it does in the middle of winter. For couples, that makes summer a great time to reconnect on purpose, not just squeeze connection … Read more
Summer can be a lovely season for kids, but for children of divorce or separation, it can also bring a lot of stress. The routine changes, the custody schedule shifts, and there is often more time to think, notice, and feel. For kids who already move between two homes, that extra space can make everything … Read more
If you generally avoid conflict — but something about the phrase “conflict avoidant” doesn’t quite fit — that’s worth paying attention to. If you’re someone who shuts down during relational friction, can’t bring yourself to say anything, finds your mind going blank, and then needs a few days just to feel like yourself again — … Read more
By the time summer is in full swing, many moms hit a quiet realization. This is a lot. Not in a dramatic, everything-is-falling-apart way. More in the steady, cumulative sense that the days are full, the decisions are constant, and the mental load doesn’t seem to let up. Even with structure in place and expectations … Read more
Summer can be a joyful time. The pool is open, the days are long, and the sunshine makes it easier to spend time outside and soak up the season. But summer can also bring a quiet kind of discomfort. It can shine a light on what feels missing. I often hear a version of this … Read more
Once you’ve taken time to look at your expectations for summer and let go of what no longer fits, the next step often becomes clear: you need some kind of structure. Not the rigid, back-to-school kind, but something that brings just enough predictability to make the summer days feel manageable again. Because here’s the reality … Read more
When your oldest graduates and prepares to leave for college, every corner of the house seems to hold emotion. You’re packing boxes, attending celebrations, and adjusting your mind to a new kind of family life. But for your other children, this transition carries a quieter weight. You might notice your younger kids acting differently as … Read more