Welcome to the third and final week of my blog series featuring all six topics covered in Heights Family Counseling’s week long School Readiness Camp. This week’s blog will take a closer look at frustration tolerance and communication/listening skills. Below are links to 3 of my previous blogs.
Read MoreHey it’s Brittany with #weekendvibes. It’s Sunday evening, which means the Sunday scaries can start creeping in. Monday is around the corner, and anxiety is looming. There are a few ways that we can try to combat that Sunday-Scary-Anxiety.
Read MoreWelcome to week two of my three-week blog series coving our upcoming School Readiness Camp. This week’s blog will take a closer look at empathy and perspective taking as well as teamwork. Below are links to my two previous blogs.
Read Moreor July’s highlighted position of the month, I thought I would share a simple position that is great for partners who are tired, but still desire to sexually engage with one another. This is a great option for those who have been busy all week with the fourth of July and have no plans of slowing down yet!
Read MoreHave you been thinking about signing your child up for Heights Family Counseling’s School Readiness Camp, but aren’t sure if it will get a good fit? Perhaps this is the first time you are hearing about the camp and want to know a little bit more about it. This week’s blog will delve deeper into the camp’s format and a couple of topics covered. Check out my last blog for more on group counseling, the benefits of group counseling, and how to talk to your child about group counseling.
Read More“If the airplane cabin loses pressure, oxygen masks will drop from the ceiling. Place the mask over your nose and mouth before helping others.” You know the drill – put your mask on FIRST. Even though our instincts often guide us to take care of EVERYONE else first, or at least those closest to us. Especially our family, right?
Read MoreDreams are wonderful to have; yet, people often struggle to connect with partners or even acknowledge those dreams themselves, especially if feeling over committed in over areas of life. If you’re devoted to work and your partner, committing to a dream can feel overwhelming.
Read MoreHAPPY PRIDE MONTH Y’ALL!! Around the world, June is Pride Month for LGBT+ community. I hope that you’ve had the chance to celebrate yourself or loved ones everyday this year, but also hope that you have the time to do so publicly this month with all the Pride Celebrations that are taking place!
Read MoreImpulse control is an essential skill for completing daily tasks. Impulse control takes place in our prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain that manages executive functions. Children’s brains are continually growing and certain activities can help facilitate growth.
Read MoreHey it’s Brittany with #weekendvibes! School is out, temperatures are rising and vacation vibes are all around! Summer is officially here, and there are a number of activities to do in our beautiful city. Discovery green is a free option, that offers different things to do for all ages.
Read MoreAs the heat is turning up with the weather, try out something new that will help to turn up the heat between you and your partner! June’s position of the month is the Hot Hip Hinge. Sexual experiences are not only a great time to physically and emotionally connect with your partner, but it can also be a great time to get in a workout/cardio!
Read MoreDo you ever find yourself listening to a story from a friend or colleague, hearing their emotional experience of anger, frustration, indignation, excitement, hope, etc., and wondering how in the world they are arriving at the conclusions they’ve reached? Can you picture yourself thinking, “Wow, that was really cool of her” just as your friend is saying, “Can you believe how rude she was?” Or maybe you’re not the third party hearing this story from a friend – maybe you’re living it.
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