Amy Mansfield, LMSW, Licensed Clinical Therapist

12/18/2025

12/09/2025

Refuse to settle for anything less than what you deserve. ❤

11/24/2025

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11/20/2025

Family does not mean sacrificing your peace to hold space for old patterns 🍂 Healthy connection begins when honesty, boundaries, and emotional safety have room to breathe 🍁

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11/17/2025

You don’t have to sacrifice your peace to belong. -Molesey Bridgette, The Queen Code

11/11/2025

The Way We Talk to Our Children Becomes Their Inner Voice

The words we speak to our children don’t just fill the air — they shape the voice they’ll carry inside for the rest of their lives. When we respond with patience, empathy, and encouragement, we’re helping them build an inner dialogue rooted in confidence, self-compassion, and security.

Think about how powerful that is. A gentle “It’s okay to make mistakes” becomes the reassurance they give themselves years later when life feels hard. “I believe in you” turns into self-trust. “You’re safe, I’m here” becomes their ability to self-soothe when they’re overwhelmed.

On the other hand, harsh or dismissive words can plant seeds of self-doubt, fear, or shame. That’s why it’s so important to pause before reacting — especially in moments of frustration. Our tone, our phrasing, and our presence teach children how to talk to themselves long after they’ve grown.

The goal isn’t perfection — it’s awareness. Even when we make mistakes, we can model repair by saying, “I’m sorry, I shouldn’t have said that. Let’s try again.” That too becomes part of their inner voice — the part that knows growth and love are always possible.

Your words today become their self-talk tomorrow. Speak to your child the way you want them to speak to themselves.



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11/07/2025

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11/07/2025

The holidays are marketed as a season of joy, connection, and belonging but for many, they’re anything but. When family time feels unsafe emotionally, mentally, or even physically, the “most wonderful time of the year” can become the most triggering.If you’re walking into the holidays with d...