by Julia Samton | Mar 19, 2024 | All Articles, Children and Adolescents, DBT Therapy, Therapy, Trauma
Navigating a relationship with a loved one who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) can be an immense challenge, especially when that person is a parent. Parental bonds are some of our most foundational and influential relationships, shaping our sense of self and...
by LMRTeam | Jan 16, 2024 | Children and Adolescents, Parenting
Recently, Jenny was never sure what kind of mood her 16 year old daughter, Lauren, would be in when she returned from work. Today was no different. She walked into the house and noted absolute silence. Lauren was in her room with the door shut. Jenny knocked lightly...
by LMRTeam | Oct 24, 2023 | All Articles, Children and Adolescents, Parenting, Uncategorized
Many women grow up imagining a “traditional family.” They imagine finding a partner, deciding to have a baby, and creating that family together. For some women, not only did this image not pan out, it no longer has to. Many women are making the decision to have a...
by LMRTeam | Oct 10, 2023 | All Articles, Anger Management, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Depression, Stress, Trauma
By Lesley Alderman, LMSW One of my favorite household gizmos is my P-Touch label maker. Organizing my papers in file folders and putting labels on the folders helps me to feel organized and calm. The Power of Labeling Feelings Labeling feelings can have a similar...
by LMRTeam | Oct 10, 2023 | All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Covid, Parenting, Stress, Therapy, Uncategorized
Summer is almost over and September is upon us. If you’re looking for helpful parenting tools for a new September, you have come to the right place. If we are lucky this should be a wonderful month, especially if there are no COVID surprises in store for us....
by LMRTeam | Oct 10, 2023 | All Articles, Anxiety, Children and Adolescents, Finding Therapy, Parenting, Stress, Therapy, Uncategorized
For many, fall suggests foliage, essence of pumpkin spice, apple picking, and the folly of Halloween and hayrides. At the same time, it ushers in back-to-school jitters, social challenges, schedules full of commitments, and academic anxiety. When negative emotions...