Kathleen Prince LPC

12/11/2025

We cling to what hurts us not because we love the pain,
but because the mind fears the emptiness that follows release.
It holds old memories, old wounds, old identities
as if they are treasures, even while they burn.

Letting go is not an action of force—
it is an action of awareness.
The moment you truly see the damage,
the moment you recognize the burn,
your hand opens naturally.

There is no need to fight the grip.
No need to push the pain away.
Just witness it honestly.

When the heart understands
that holding on is the suffering, letting go becomes the healing.

This is the quiet wisdom of freedom:
Pain ends not when life changes, but when you stop carrying what harms you.

12/10/2025

The Sewickley Community Center Food Pantry is open TODAY, December 11th! 11:30-1 pm and 6:30-8pm!

Please stop by! All who need access to food are welcome, in zipcodes 15143, 15056, and 15108!

12/09/2025

Dr Jessica Taylor

12/09/2025

**A Divorce Lawyer Once Said:**
There is no peace at home when a woman is emotionally, mentally, and financially drained and neglected by her husband. Men settle where there is peace, but women create peace only when they are treated with love, respect, and genuine care. A woman cannot be expected to build a sanctuary when her spirit is exhausted, her heart is aching, and her soul feels invisible. Peace is not something she magically produces out of thin air—it’s something nurtured within her when she feels safe, supported, and appreciated.

A Divorce Lawyer Once Said that the downfall of many homes begins long before the paperwork is filed. It begins when a woman’s quiet cries go unheard, when her efforts go unrecognized, and when her needs are dismissed as unimportant. It begins when she gives and gives, while receiving nothing in return but criticism, indifference, or neglect.

A peaceful home starts with how you treat the woman who holds it all together. When she is loved, she radiates warmth. When she is respected, she gives her best. When she is cared for, she becomes an anchor. But when she is worn down by emotional abandonment and mental exhaustion, the entire home feels the impact. Peace begins with her—because she is the heart of it.

12/09/2025

Trauma Blocking Behaviours - some examples.

Trauma blocking is a psychological defense mechanism where the brain walls off distressing memories or emotions from a traumatic event to protect itself from being overwhelmed, often leading to emotional numbness, detachment, and avoidance behaviors like overworking, obsessive internet scrolling, binge eating, or substance abuse to keep painful feelings at bay.

This is an unconscious way to cope with overwhelming emotional pain or distress but it hinders healing by preventing the processing of trauma, creating disconnection from self and others.

12/09/2025

If you've been struggling with old patterns, feelings of not-enoughness, or difficult relationships, it might be time to focus on your inner child.

This shares 9 practical steps for reparenting yourself, including the importance of providing guidance and reassurance, comforting yourself in hard times, and encouraging growth and curiosity. This process is fundamental to breaking cycles and achieving genuine emotional well-being.

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12/05/2025

So many parents tell me, “They know they need to turn it off… so why is it still so hard?”
The truth is: it’s not a behaviour issue — it’s a brain issue.

Young people aren’t getting “addicted to screens”.
They’re getting caught in a dopamine loop their developing brain isn’t built to manage alone.

This visual breaks down what’s really happening inside the brain — and why switching off can feel almost impossible in the moment.

Save this for later, and let me know which part stands out for you.

If you didn't catch the original screen-dopamine cycle post a link is below ⬇️

12/05/2025

When screens seem to take over
For many young people with ADHD, screens aren’t just entertainment — they offer relief. The digital world provides predictability, structure and focus that their brain struggles to access in everyday environments.

When dopamine finally feels balanced
ADHD brains often start the day with lower baseline dopamine, which affects motivation, focus and emotional regulation. Screens provide rapid, consistent dopamine feedback — which is why the pull feels so strong and transitions can be so intense.

When it’s not “addiction”, it’s neurology
Hyperfocus, task-shifting difficulties and time-blindness mean stopping a preferred activity takes far more cognitive effort. What looks like ignoring or defiance is often a nervous system that simply can’t switch gears without support.

When understanding reduces conflict
Once we see the brain behind the behaviour, everything softens. We stop battling willpower and start supporting regulation — with predictable routines, sensory bridges and connection-first transitions.

When you want more support
I’m sharing the Autism & Screens visual later today, with a full explanation of why the digital world feels safer and more manageable for autistic young people. Keep an eye out — you won’t want to miss it.

12/05/2025

12 Silent Signs of Dehydration That Most People Miss 💦

12/03/2025

Important info on our brain chemicals/ hormones and impact on our functioning.

12/03/2025