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One of @katefentherapy's favorite hills to die on: Self-compassion doesn't mean forever letting yourself off the hook. It means noticing what actually happened, getting curious about what you need, and taking responsibility without attacking yoursel
Quick announcement: we’ve opened a small number of sliding scale spots at the practice. These openings have historically been full but are available now on a limited basis. If you’re interested, please reach out so we can determine fit an
When kids are struggling with attention or big feelings that come out through their hands, the instinct is often to add more structure, more rules, and more “practice” sitting still. But emotional regulation doesn’t work like math
Encountering so many eye rolls and tortured screams at the idea of self-compassion inspired @katefentherapy to write an unfiltered tribute to this misunderstood beast of the therapy world. Hit the link in bio to understand why self-compassion makes p
Ever notice how a walk outside can take your brain from “everything is terrible” to “okay… maybe I can handle this”? There’s a reason for that. Your nervous system LOVES nature, and when you pair that with the rhy
Here's a tiny dose of ecotherapy today ☀️ When you’re overwhelmed or scattered, changing your sensory environment can do more than forcing yourself to “think differently.” Sun, wind, water, & movement... your body recognizes th
Ever wonder what really happens in play therapy? (Honestly: ever wonder if play therapy is pointless or just "letting kids do whatever they want"?) Ariel can give you the full breakdown: what it is, how it works, and why it's effective eve
Is anyone else on a quest to free themselves from doomscrolling this summer? I left my phone in my office and brought a ye olde digital camera on my post-session walk instead. Let my senses pick the shots: the crash of waves, the texture of wet rock
📣New on the Blog: EMDR, Explained. You’ve probably heard of EMDR. The “buzzing tappers” therapy. The one where you don’t have to talk through every detail of your past. The one people say is weird… but also kind of wo