Category Archives: parenting

Podcast: Covid: 5ish Years Later

Here’s a podcast of the article I previously published. It’s a follow up to my previous podcast in 2022, so bear with me as I continue to learn what I’m doing! https://open.spotify.com/show/2V7cM5vOOkP2rbdyy0J5LZ Hope y’all are staying safe! We had some really strong winds last night that blew over our fence, but now all is peacefulContinue reading “Podcast: Covid: 5ish Years Later”

COVID: 5 (Almost-ish) Years Later: What Effects I’m Seeing Through My Practice

So..if you’ve ever read my blog you probably know I’m a mental health therapist. I work in a group practice known as Blank Slate Therapy in McKinney, Texas; and I’ve been there for 5 years as of this past end of January. Long sentence, right? I began my own private practice here in Texas inContinue reading “COVID: 5 (Almost-ish) Years Later: What Effects I’m Seeing Through My Practice”

Mental Health: Everyone Makes Mistakes, Anxiety and ADHD

Remember the song from Sesame Street? (you may want to ask a parent if you are under 40) “Everyone makes mistakes oh yes, they do….. Your sister and your brother and your dad and mother too… big people small people matter of fact, ALL People…” well, you get the idea. We all have a tendencyContinue reading “Mental Health: Everyone Makes Mistakes, Anxiety and ADHD”

Leadership: Using Empathy ‘I Hear You Saying You Are Frustrated’

So anyone who lives in the US (or really, in the world) knows that there has been a recent election in the US. It was, or is, a very tight race, with lots of people voting for the candidates whom they feel best represent their interests, their level of comfort, and numerous other reasons thatContinue reading “Leadership: Using Empathy ‘I Hear You Saying You Are Frustrated’”

Phase 2, Coronavirus: Hitting our Stride and Moving Forward

We heard this spring that there may be a second wave of Coronavirus as people started to re-emerge from their homes. Texas, which is a state with soooo many people, seems to be experiencing that at the moment. There are a lot of debates and different opinions about why the numbers have gone up soContinue reading “Phase 2, Coronavirus: Hitting our Stride and Moving Forward”