While the early 2020s were dominated by the soft aesthetics of reparenting our toddlers, 2026 has ushered in a much grittier ...

You've tried everything... now it's time for real healing. You’ve worked hard to feel better by reading the books, listening to the podcasts, and trying to think your way through the pain, yet ...

Worship Therapy: Spirit-First Coping I work with the spiritually curious and mentally exhausted who are tired of traditional fixes that don't anchor them. You struggle with chronic anxiety, self-doubt ...

TikTok is like America Idol for mental health, where once-obscure therapies go for their big break. Such is the case with inner child work. As #innerchild videos skyrocketed to a spectacular 3.2 ...

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Parents all know that learning from conflict, tantrums and tough situations is key for kids. But many are also realizing another powerful truth: Working through difficult moments with their kids doesn ...

Imagine your dad was a bully. If so, when you were a child, he might have withheld affection and warmth and been quick to be critical if things didn’t go his way. As an adult, you would find yourself ...

The scent of fresh Play-Doh hits different when you’re sixty. It carries weight now, texture, a richness that a five-year-old couldn’t fully grasp. That first whiff resurrects something dormant, ...

Q: What is inner child therapy? Walk into my home and you’ll see a framed photo of me as a 2-year-old, a reminder of the precious child within you and me. If you’re my client, it’s a hint that your ...