Mar 1, 2024 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling
I recently published a blog on our Emery Counseling website about the power of aligning our relationships with technology with children as a way to align family values and improve communication. But why stop the buck there? Vulnerability can be a missed tool of...
Jan 31, 2024 | Couples & Marriage Counseling, Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
What is somatic experiencing? I feel joyful to share some news! But first, how do I know that I’m feeling joy? I can feel it in my body! I first begin to notice my heart rate. It is not fast, not slow, it’s just right. I can feel a lightness in my chest...
Jan 17, 2024 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling, Teen Counseling
Taking your teen’s phone away isn’t always the answer. Typically, I do not advocate for a teenager to completely lose access to their phone and/or computer as a consequence for a disciplinary measure. It can alter behaviors out of compliance, but this can...
Nov 8, 2023 | Family Counseling, Holiday
Thanksgiving is coming quickly! It’s one of my favorite Holidays of the year……and not just because of all the delicious food! It’s a day to focus on all that we have been blessed with over the past year. To give thanks. When our three children were still...
Sep 28, 2023 | Family Counseling, Individual Counseling
Life is an intricate tapestry woven from our experiences, choices, and beliefs. Yet, at the heart of it all lies something profoundly influential—our core values. These values serve as our compass, guiding us through the labyrinth of existence, and helping us...
Sep 15, 2023 | Child & Teen Counseling, Family Counseling, Teen Counseling
Youth suicide is a very heavy topic that has touched the lives of many. It creates a severe rupture within whole communities, and at times can feel too much to bear. As mental health professionals, we want to protect and prevent youth from risk of suicide. In order...