Erin Lawson, PsyD

09/05/2024

03/14/2024

Progress is progress 🌟

Credit: irregulargalaxydoods

09/28/2023

Progress is progress, and progress is worth celebrating!

09/20/2023

Something to think about! Who makes you feel safe?

09/18/2023

08/24/2023

How would your feelings feel today?

This could be a helpful way to get kids to think about their emotions!

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/320529698495751710/

08/07/2023

I love this metaphor!

07/19/2023

It can be easier said than done to not be critical of ourselves when we’re struggling. But it’s pretty wild out there right now!!

If you can, cut yourself some slack (but don’t beat yourself up if you can’t do that either) 💜

(Artist credit: The Latest Kate)

[You’re stressed because it’s stressful. You’re tired because it’s tiring. There’s no need to berate yourself for struggling; it makes sense.]

07/18/2023

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07/15/2023

Being a conscious peaceful parent doesn’t mean that we have to step in and solve all our kid’s problems. Or give them what they want so they stop crying. Or remove all their problems and obstacles.

Often, all they need is our validation and empathy.

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Posted • When kids cry 😢 it tugs at our heartstrings, and we want to do everything we can to wipe away the pain.

Our children become overwhelmed with their emotions, and we respond with urgency and sometimes from a place of anxiety.

Crying occurs when anxiety is high, and it's a natural response to those challenging feelings.

It makes us human.

Our kids can sail through these emotions in a safe space without us trying to FIX them.

With words of compassion and support, we can give our children the opportunity to feel calm in what feels like chaos.

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Credit: GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children

07/15/2023

A very insightful and very important read!

by Carolyn Firestone Relationships are rarely ( never ) a conflict-free zone. We all have those moments when we wish we could rewind over our rant or fast forward through our spouse’s three-hour silent treatment. Most of us have spent an entire day having off interactions with our partner followe