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Am I Too Permissive or Too Strict? How Do I Know?
Am I Too Permissive or Too Strict? How Do I Know?

It's a question that sneaks up on almost every parent, usually in a moment of doubt, after giving in to a tantrum, after a harsh word you wish you could take back, or after watching another family parent completely differently than you do.

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Parenting Counseling, Postpartum TherapyRene NevarezSeptember 13, 2026
How Do I Focus More on Solutions and Less on Worries?
How Do I Focus More on Solutions and Less on Worries?

Almost everyone knows the spiral: one small concern turns into three, then into a late-night search for answers that only raises more questions. In this blog, we'll explore why worry tends to hijack the mind so easily and what actually helps.

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Coping, Anxiety TherapyRene NevarezSeptember 6, 2026
What Mental Exhaustion Looks Like in Teens
What Mental Exhaustion Looks Like in Teens

They're sleeping more, snapping over little things, withdrawing from friends, or struggling to keep up with school. While these changes are easy to dismiss as "normal teenage behavior," they can also be signs that a teen is mentally exhausted.

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Parenting Counseling, Child TherapyRene NevarezAugust 30, 2026
Small Parenting Shifts That Make Life Easier
Small Parenting Shifts That Make Life Easier

A handful of small, intentional shifts in how you respond, structure the day, and connect with your child can lower stress for both of you and protect your own mental health in the process.

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Coping, Child Therapy, Parenting Counseling, Postpartum TherapyRene NevarezAugust 23, 2026
Is Stress Contagious?
Is Stress Contagious?

This ability to empathize is one of our greatest strengths, but it also means stress can become surprisingly contagious.

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Coping, Anxiety TherapyRene NevarezAugust 16, 2026
The Art of Maintaining a Relationship
The Art of Maintaining a Relationship

Maintaining a relationship isn't passive; it takes ongoing effort, intention, and a willingness to keep showing up for one another.

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Couples TherapyRene NevarezAugust 2, 2026
Somatic Exercises That Aren't Breathing
Somatic Exercises That Aren't Breathing

In this blog, we'll walk through four somatic exercises that don't rely on breathing techniques, so you have more tools to reach for depending on what your body needs at the moment.

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Trauma Therapy, Coping, Anxiety TherapyRene NevarezJuly 26, 2026
Does Childhood Trauma Actually Affect Romantic Relationships?
Does Childhood Trauma Actually Affect Romantic Relationships?

It's a question that comes up often: can something that happened decades ago, in childhood, really shape how we love as adults?

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Couples Therapy, Trauma TherapyRene NevarezJuly 19, 2026
5 Things Kids Copy Most
5 Things Kids Copy Most

Kids are always watching, even when it doesn't seem like it. Long before they understand what you're saying, they're absorbing how you say it, your tone, your reactions, your habits.

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Child Therapy, Parenting Counseling, Postpartum TherapyRene NevarezJuly 12, 2026
How to Fight Intrusive Thoughts
How to Fight Intrusive Thoughts

In this blog, we'll cover what intrusive thoughts are, why they happen, and practical strategies you can use to manage them, before talking about when it's time to reach out for extra support.

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Anxiety Therapy, Trauma Therapy, CopingRene NevarezJuly 5, 2026
Understanding People Pleasing and How to Break Free
Understanding People Pleasing and How to Break Free

 In this blog, we will dive deeper into what people-pleasing really is and everything you need to know about how to break free from it.

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Anxiety Therapy, Trauma Therapy, CopingRene NevarezJune 28, 2026
What Reassurance Seeking Does to You and Your Partner
What Reassurance Seeking Does to You and Your Partner

Reassurance seeking might feel like a way to manage anxiety and protect the relationship, but over time, it can quietly erode the very connection it's trying to preserve.

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Couples TherapyRene NevarezJune 21, 2026
Parenting in the Age of Anxiety
Parenting in the Age of Anxiety

Between the constant scroll of social media, the pressure to keep up academically and socially, and the weight of a world that often feels uncertain, both parents and children are carrying more anxiety than ever before.

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Trauma Therapy, Child Therapy, Parenting CounselingRene NevarezJune 14, 2026
What is Distress Tolerance, and What You Need To Know
What is Distress Tolerance, and What You Need To Know

Recognizing the signs of low distress tolerance is key to addressing it before it drives harmful patterns.

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Coping, Anxiety Therapy, Trauma TherapyRene NevarezJune 7, 2026
What Is Somatic Therapy?
What Is Somatic Therapy?

If you've ever noticed your shoulders tense up when you're stressed, your stomach drops when you're anxious, or your chest tightens when something feels wrong, that's your body speaking. Somatic therapy is a form of mental health treatment that listens to that language.

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Coping, Anxiety Therapy, Trauma TherapyRene NevarezMay 31, 2026
How to Better Support Your Nervous System
How to Better Support Your Nervous System

You've probably heard the phrase "my nervous system is shot", and while it might sound like a casual expression, there is real truth behind it. Our nervous system is the command center of our entire body, quietly working behind the scenes to regulate how we feel, how we respond, and how we recover from stress.

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Coping, Anxiety Therapy, Trauma TherapyRene NevarezMay 24, 2026
ADHD and Burnout: How I Missed The Warning Signs
ADHD and Burnout: How I Missed The Warning Signs

Burnout is something most people have heard of, but for individuals with ADHD, it can look very different, build much faster, and go unrecognized for far longer.

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CopingRene NevarezMay 17, 2026
How Depression Affects Motivation: What Actually Helps
How Depression Affects Motivation: What Actually Helps

Motivation is something many of us take for granted, until it disappears entirely. For individuals living with depression, the loss of motivation is rarely about willpower or attitude. It is a genuine and often debilitating symptom that can make even the simplest daily tasks feel unreachable.

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Coping, Trauma TherapyRene NevarezMay 10, 2026
Gentle Parenting and Discipline; Here's What It Really Looks Like
Gentle Parenting and Discipline; Here's What It Really Looks Like

Gentle parenting isn't about letting kids run the show. It's about guiding them with intention β€” and that includes discipline.

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Child Therapy, Parenting CounselingRene NevarezApril 26, 2026
Is It Anxiety or Intuition? How to Tell the Difference
Is It Anxiety or Intuition? How to Tell the Difference

You get a feeling. Something feels off about a relationship, a decision, a situation you can't quite name. Your stomach tightens, your thoughts start to spiral, and you find yourself asking: Is this my gut trying to tell me something, or is this just my anxiety talking?

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Coping, Anxiety TherapyRene NevarezApril 19, 2026
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Understanding teenage silence can be challenging for parents, but these tips can help build stronger connections with your teen! Having a judgment-free environment and respecting their space makes all the difference in opening up those lines of commu
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