Co-Parenting During the Holidays: Evidence-Based Tools to Reduce Stress & Support Your Family
Introduction: Why the Holidays Are Hard for Co-Parents The holiday season brings excitement, but for divorced or separated parents, it can also increase conflict, anxiety, and emotional tension. Schedules shift Traditions feel complicated Parents may have different expectations Children often feel caught in the middle. Research shows that parental conflict (not divorce or separation itself) is what has the most potential for harm . Co-parents who communicate clearly, manage
Trauma-Informed Therapy Explained: What It Is & Why It Might Help You
Understanding Trauma: Big “T” vs. Small “t” When most people think of trauma, they picture major life-threatening events like war, car accidents, or natural disasters. These can be called “Big T” traumas , or experiences that overwhelm your sense of safety and deeply affect your body and mind. But not all trauma looks like this. Many people experience what’s known as “small t” trauma , which includes ongoing stressors such as emotional neglect, bullying, or living in a critic
Are You Securely Attached? And Why It Even Matters Now That You're An Adult!
Psychotherapy for adults is trending towards an old, but valuable theoretical model....Attachment Theory. Clinicians and researchers are...
