Arise Counseling Corp.

10/15/2025

10/15/2025

The goal of co-regulation isn’t to “make calm happen” or to dismiss the full spectrum of emotions. Big feelings are not problems to fix — they are signals, and children need to know their sadness, anger, fear, and frustration are just as valid as their joy and excitement.

This is a super misunderstood nuance to emotional regulation and emotional intelligence.

What we know from the neuroscience is that children borrow our nervous system before they can regulate on their own using theirs. When we stay grounded, it doesn’t mean we’re demanding calm from them — it means we’re offering our calm as an anchor. This creates the safety their brains need to process their emotions fully. Over time, those repeated experiences wire their brains toward the capacity for self-regulation.

So when we say “kids learn calm by borrowing ours,” it’s less about calm being the goal and more about our calm presence creating space for their whole emotional experience to unfold safely. Calm becomes a byproduct of safety, trust, and connection.

Learn more about co-regulation with love: https://genmindful.com/blogs/mindful-moments/teaching-your-child-how-to-be-mad

And for a personalized positive parenting plan, take our Emotional Intelligence Quiz 👉 https://bit.ly/Emotional-Intelligence-Quiz

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

When we know we’re not alone, we face the world with more confidence and courage. 💙 Tune into Growing Through Connection Podcast with Dr. Sue Johnson to explore the life of Sue and the science of love, bonding, and connection. Listen here: https://bit.ly/46xxLjA

10/02/2025

ADHD isn’t just about inattention or hyperactivity. Emotional dysregulation is now recognized as a key feature—and psychologists are helping children and adults learn to manage those “big feelings” with evidence-based strategies.

Learn more: https://at.apa.org/5b0

10/01/2025

One critical skill in the fight against misinformation is understanding how confirmation bias can make us vulnerable to believing things that aren't true.

Build this skill and others with guidance from our “Mind Over Misinformation” online modules: at.apa.org/misinfo

10/01/2025

Su***de is now the 2nd leading cause of death for youth ages 10–14. Awareness isn’t enough—we must take action. Show up. Speak up. Start the conversation. Learn more at nami.org/suicideprevention.

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09/25/2025

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09/25/2025

The Stoics found great value in hardship, at least on a moderate level. In fact, they believed we should routinely put ourselves through mild hardship, for several reasons, starting with these.

09/25/2025

09/11/2025

It’s not hard brain science for us to understand as parents— but It is hard to live by.

This e-book will help (see link).

And remember, the goal is progress, not perfection.

Plus, if you are still reading this, it’s already 98.6% guaranteed that you are a rock star.

Because, clearly, you care.

And that is half the battle when it comes to breaking generational cycles.

Connection before correction.

Or better yet, re-direction.

This free positive parenting ebook will get you started. 💚

https://bit.ly/ConnectedParentEbook

05/09/2025