The SC Blog: New Essays every Month
All essays found here were written by Starobin Counseling staff.
Intelligence? Lots, and none of it’s artificial!
Parenting from the Inside Out: How Parenting our Own Inner Child Helps us Parent Our Actual Children
Parenting isn’t just about what we do - it’s about what’s happening inside us. Jacqi Trombley, LCSW-C, describes how understanding our internal “parts” and healing our inner child helps us show up with more calm, compassion, and connection, making parenting feel less overwhelming and more authentic.
“Get a Job Already!” Why Pushing Your Young Adult Child Toward Adulthood Doesn’t Work—and What to Try Instead
Parents of struggling young adults can often find themselves pushing their children to plan for their futures—only to be met with resistance. Try this approach to help your child take steps toward adulthood with more confidence and success.
Exploring SPACE Helps Children with Anxiety
The SPACE approach acknowledges that it’s a natural response for parents to want to swoop in and take the pain away from their child but tackling anxiety needs a different approach. You have to make your child face the distress.