Toxic Positivity: When ‘Good Vibes Only’ Goes Bad
Not every situation needs a silver lining or 'good vibes only.' Sometimes, life just sucks, and that’s okay. This blog explores why toxic positivity invalidates real emotions, the power of gratitude and dialectics, and how embracing the messy, full spectrum of feelings is where real healing begins.
Holiday-ing and Other Challenges: A How-To Guide
Starobin Counseling’s Executive Assistant isn’t a therapist, but she’s been there & done that as a parent in a neurodivergent family. Read Robin’s Holidaying and Other Challenges: A How-To Guide for a reminder that this feels hard because it IS hard…and tiny steps might make it a tiny bit easier.
Think It’s 2024? Your Brain Begs to Differ.
Imagine using a smartphone that’s never been updated. It would be slow, buggy and frustrating. That’s your brain, stuck in survival mode. It treats minor stressors like life-or-death threats. This blog explains how your ancient wiring causes modern anxiety and how to get that mental "update."
Break the Cycle of Parenting Burnout
Parenting burnout is a common challenge. Sacrificing what you (and your relationship) need in order to be a “good parent” can feel necessary in these unprecedented times. LCMFT Rikia Ancar offers practical strategies you can use to reduce burnout and increase harmony at home.