Traci Gavila, Psy.D.

10/19/2023

09/24/2023

A free parenting conference.

Free Conference - Mindful Parenting and Emotional Wellness - November 10-14

01/01/2022

Adolescence can be a difficult time for fathers and daughters. As little girls grow into young women, it can be hard for dads to figure where, and how, they fit in. Advice from the Child Mind Institute.

04/21/2020

This is so creative. A therapist on the Play Teletherapy Facebook group I joined wrote a book for kids about coronavirus. It's really cute and you can view it for free.

The Stay Home Superheroes is an empowering story, created to help children all over the world to understand the pandemic and the important role they can play. The story is available for free, but if you have enjoyed the story and are in a position to do so, please do make a donation. All money raise...

04/07/2020

It's pretty tough now for parents with young children who are now caring for their kids full time while managing their own jobs and other stressors from this pandemic. It's already tough parenting young children as it is. This isn't just my understanding as a psychologist, but also as a parent of two young children myself.

A therapist on my list serve is offering a support group for moms with young children. You can read more about it and register here.

https://www.subscribepage.com/v9l8r0_copy2_copy

04/07/2020

Need a way to talk to your kids about Coronavirus?
Therapists In CA wrote books in English and Spanish for kids about the Coronavirus. The books are free and you can download them.

Here is their website:

www.bigideasforlittleminds.com.

04/07/2020

The state is partnering with Headspace, a mindfulness and meditation app, to offer free meditation and mindfulness content for all New Yorkers as a mental health resource. You can access a collection of guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety at

New York has been hit hard by the current global crisis. In partnership with Governor Cuomo, Headspace wants to be here for you — to help you weather this storm.

04/07/2020

We are all going through so much stress during this time. Some guided meditation may be helpful. Healing Arts at Montefiore have free meditation and relaxation tracks you can listen to and download.

Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Albert Einstein College of Medicine, is a premier academic medical center and nationally recognized leader in patient care, research and community service located in the Bronx, New York.

04/04/2020

Here's another resource for families to help talk about what's going on now.

A health emergency brings many changes and uncertainty for young children and families. But there are things we can do to face each day with optimism.

03/24/2020

These are very stressful times and we all need support. I'm now offering telehealth sessions to my clients and new referrals. Please feel free to share my information with those in need of more support and be well everyone.

03/24/2020

Some ways to talk to kids/teens about COVID 19. With a little humor.

You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers — and print out a zine version at home.