I will admit it. Watching and reading about the January 6th Congressional hearings makes me angry. As I have learned by practicing the Centering Skill of “Noticing Myself”–that anger is a signal … Find Out More
The shootings from the past few weeks are so painful. I can easily get overwhelmed. When I use the Centering Skill of Noticing Myself, I notice I am feeling angry, sad, and full of grief. … Find Out More
I am lucky. I work with someone who sends these types of emails every day: “You’re the best. — thanks for thinking of this for us!” “I … Find Out More
Life, by definition, throws us curve balls. These past two years, we have faced a lot of curveballs. If, in December 2019, someone had asked me to rank “100 things … Find Out More
Children and youth are experiencing a mental health crisis. The Surgeon General has declared that the pandemic has had a devastating effect on youth mental health. Children and youth have … Find Out More
One of our teen interns, Maggie Lee, was inspired to make the above video about Breathing Mindfully because she had experienced how useful Breathing Mindfully was in her life. In … Find Out More
After an hour on hold with customer service, I could feel my Attacking Protective Pattern creep into my body. My stomach felt tense, my breathing was speeding up, and I … Find Out More
The Bright Futures initiative transformed pediatric healthcare by emphasizing holistic “well child” visits to address developmental issues. With insights on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), the focus shifted towards resilience-building. Dovetail Learning is enhancing anticipatory guidance for healthcare providers, promoting community-wide strategies to foster resilience and support children’s overall well-being.
As we emerge from the stress of the pandemic, I feel my spirits lift in ways that I didn’t think possible. I have always had an affinity for the Centering … Find Out More