Mosaic Treatment

10/22/2021

Happy Friday 😂

09/20/2021

We need to expand our expectations of what listening looks like!

08/19/2021

Look, I can’t always take myself too seriously..

As a therapist, sessions can be intense, and definitely serious, but there is a danger that it can become tedious for the client and me. 😒

If you aren’t also laughing in session
something may be missing.

Now, before ya get all defensive, I’m not suggesting that your therapist be a comedian, or that as the client you need to be cracking jokes- I am fully aware that humor can also be used as a coping tool-

Yet, we know laughter is healing ❤️‍🩹 and how wonderful is it to share some humor amidst the pain and suffering? Especially with someone you feel safe with and trust.

What do you think? How do you use humor in life, in therapy, with your kids??

08/12/2021

What’s in your cup today??
Anyone else need this much hydration? 💦
And just for the morning?? ☀️
I’m a mom and therapist- maybe I do too much talking and fussing 😂
I’ve got smoothie, coffee, water.. and bout to need a refill.🥤☕️💧

08/01/2021

07/07/2021

Love these super simple reminders that I don’t always remember 😀

06/30/2021

Sooooo sometimes I still do need a motivational reward to get some work done… here is mine for today ☕️



Nothing wrong with that 😂 😋

Oh what?
Are we not supposed to use food as motivation? I should know this by now 🤦🏻‍♀️

Weeelllll, honestly…I’m not much for “food rules.”

I know this can be a touchy topic- it is in my own family!

We actually deal with a lot of intolerances and food sensitivities over here, as well as some past- pretty significant- disordered eating.

But you know what?

⚖️ Balance is everything.

🍲 Food and our relationship to it doesn’t need to be complicated AND all or nothing!

Some meals we will eat for pleasure🤤some meals we will eat for sustenance⚡️
Not all meals will be amazinfg🤩
Sometimes we will feel wonderful after🥳 eating
and sometimes we will feel eh 😕 Sometimes we will eat too much
sometimes we will eat for emotional reasons——
All of this is so normal 👍
Let’s let go of some of the obsession around food and body.
If this is hard for you, start with asking yourself WHY?
What messages did you get growing up about bodies and “good” eating?

06/28/2021

Some days this is all I can manage for a few minutes of self care 🌴 try it!

I promise you it will change the mood. Actually, I’d love to hear if it does. What works for some doesn’t work for all.

I found this little self care “hack” by accident- just scrolling through Spotify and sitting in front of the fan up in my hot office.

What works for you?? Even better if it’s free and easy to access ❤️

🌴

06/20/2021

Being a father or father figure to a special needs child is a very different type of parenting. The heartbreak and joy of this journey is unlike any other.

They may not hear "Happy Father's Day" announced by their kid, get a handwritten card, or experience a hug in the typical way.

But I want you to know that I see your inner strength, your dedication, your fierce commitment to the health and well being of your child.

I want to make sure I acknowledge all those amazing dads that keep going, keep fighting, keep loving in the midst of all the challenges.

06/12/2021

Anyone else comfortable working from home 🙋🏻‍♀️?

I didn’t realize how mixed my feelings would be about coming back to in-person work! Anyone else with mixed feelings?

I realize it’s a privilege to even have mixed feelings. A lot of you didn’t have a choice about working from home or in person.

What I know and what I hope, is that “work” whatever your situation- needs to change if you are not comfortable or stressed about changes.

I already try to create a comfortable “be who you are” atmosphere but don’t always take my own advice.

How will you or your place of work adjust now and in the future?

06/04/2021

Doesn’t this quote just describe 20/21 to a T?

Self-preservation can look and feel like the “fight” response- feeling angrier than usual, more outbursts, feeling the need to control, having a hard time hearing others’ point of view.

The ongoing nature of this crisis can feel like you are getting used to it but your body has another story...

For today... release your shoulders, unhinge your jaw, relax the furrow of your brow and breathe. Deep inhale, slow exhale.
Slowly slowly this let’s your body know that you are safe and healing can begin.