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Do you ever feel triggered by your child's behaviour? Just like our child's behaviour, there are reasons for our own. Check in when this happens and what it could be triggering.

Remote learning and social distancing guidelines are causing a tremendous increase in depression, anxiety, low self esteem and feelings of isolation amongst children and teens. Do not hesitate to reach out if your child is struggling during this most challenging time.

Important reframe... #DailyDoodle Mona Delahooke

#Repost Someone messaged me looking for this image so I thought I'd repost it! Do you ever make a mistake (big or little) and then it's like you're on a runawa...y train of self-loathing? It has a name and that name is "Shame Spiral". For example, say you make posts for social media, and you misspell a word right in the title *coughcough* and instead of being like "Oops, my bad, I should take more time to proofread." You question why you even post on social media, you're SURE people must think you're dumb, and then you tell yourself you're going to stop posting on social media because it's just totally not worth it. It's like that. Okay, that was an over-exaggeration but for real, I've shame spiraled over small disagreements with my wife, I've shame spiraled over the emotional abuse I suffered from my ex, it's so common. We all do it. But it's so important that we stop the spiral before it really gets going. Stop and remind yourself that mistakes happen and you can still be a good and worthy person. Have a solution-based mindset instead of giving into those feelings that are full of self-loathing and isolation. Learn how to stop the spiral.

I am very excited to announce that Nurturing Connections has a new and improved website! Feel free to check it out to learn more about how we might be able to help!https://www.nurturingconnectionsfamilytherapy.com/

For many the start of a new year can come with so many mixed emotions and feelings. I always love to kick off the new year reflecting on my hopes and goals for the upcoming year as a family! Check out this link below from one of my favorite websites Big Life Journal: Growth Mindset. They came up with 7 fun goal setting activities for families to ring in the new year. https://biglifejournal.com//b/fun-goal-setting-activities