Child Therapy in Middle Tennessee

04/10/2025

Love this so much!

01/25/2025

Kids of all ages seem to gravitate to the Lego mini figures more than anything else in my office.

01/21/2025

As a parent and a therapist, I have found it helps me to consider these points to keep me grounded and to help me take a step back. Often when I assume right away a child is doing something purposely (or “just to make me mad”), I then become less empathetic and less likely to help a child figure out how to navigate their heavy, complex emotions. And quite frankly, the complexity of our emotions can be tricky even for adults to understand. I’m curious what your thoughts are. And are there other points or reminders that help you?

06/04/2024

When your frustration is getting the best of you, keep this in mind. There are no bad children. ❤️(credit: GoZen:)

02/22/2024

I love these ideas! I would add to this that less talking is best when a child is unraveling. Sometimes it’s not what you say that can help, but how you are doing in these moments that can most help you kids. They are borrowing from your energy.

What else would you add?

These are great "calm down" alternatives to share with staff and parents!