Lila Wallace, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

10/25/2025

I understand not wanting to have to “play the game” when it comes to social dynamics at work, but I enjoyed this perspective on it:

10/15/2025

If I had a penny for every time I heard “I don’t need therapy, I can talk to my friends,” I would be rich. No, it really isn’t the same. Here are some of the

09/29/2025

One of the many reasons I love ecstatic dance is that it offers a safe, non-judgmental place to move your body to music with other people! If you have people organizing it in your area, I highly recommend checking it out sometime

A new analysis shows that moving to music with others can be a powerful way to ease symptoms of depression. Unlike walking or yoga, dance engages the brain in a unique “neurochemical symphony,” blending physical activity with joy, connection, and self-expression. Here's why it helps and how to harness it, according to experts: https://on.natgeo.com/47WKONQ

09/29/2025

Learning how to trigger the mammalian dive reflex can help you slow down your heart rate and manage intense emotions.

09/25/2025

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07/13/2025

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Today's Topic - Meltdowns & Tantrums/Building Regulation Skills

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07/04/2025

01/12/2025

Research shows about 15% of the population have the ability to self reflect. Even fewer have the ability to solve conflict and emotionally regulate.

Don’t take people’s lack of emotional skills, personally. It’s rarely about us— even when it feels good to believe it is.

Freeing yourself from taking things personally allows you to set boundaries, not drown in shame, and to stop trying to fix what you didn’t break